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Bloomberg drops a tempering note on Physint: Sony reportedly canceled Kojima’s new IP over budget and deadlines
gaming17 hours ago

Bloomberg drops a tempering note on Physint: Sony reportedly canceled Kojima’s new IP over budget and deadlines

Bloomberg reported anonymous sources suggesting Sony canceled Kojima Productions’ Physint due to missed deadlines and ballooning costs, plus concerns that the game wouldn’t meet revenue expectations. The move helped spur Kojima’s shift to an Xbox/PC release, with Microsoft now backing Physint and potentially deepening collaboration between Kojima Productions and Xbox, while past Kojima titles like Death Stranding are cited as part of Sony’s revenue concerns.

Sony Drops Kojima's Physint Over Budget and Deadlines, Shifts to Xbox
technology1 day ago

Sony Drops Kojima's Physint Over Budget and Deadlines, Shifts to Xbox

Sony PlayStation pulled funding for Hideo Kojima’s Physint, citing budget, profitability, and exclusivity concerns along with missed deadlines, and Kojima Productions said it would seek a new partner. Kojima later said Physint would be published with Microsoft’s Xbox, with Xbox planning PC and Xbox releases and exploring film/TV rights, signaling a strategic pivot as Sony tightens its big‑budget single‑player plans and Kojima expands partnerships beyond PlayStation.

Xbox Steps In to Publish Kojima’s Physint After PlayStation Exit
technology2 days ago

Xbox Steps In to Publish Kojima’s Physint After PlayStation Exit

Xbox has stepped in to publish Kojima Productions’ stealth espionage game Physint after PlayStation ended its collaboration; announced in 2024, Physint features a cast including Charlee Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe. The game is positioned after Kojima’s OD horror title for Xbox’s next‑gen Project Helix, with release likely several years away (Kojima stated in 2025 Physint could be 5–6 years from release). The publishing shift underscores Kojima’s multi‑platform, cross‑media ambitions, with Xbox hinting at broader collaboration beyond games.

Xbox lands Kojima’s Physint after Sony drops it
gaming2 days ago

Xbox lands Kojima’s Physint after Sony drops it

Xbox will publish Physint, Hideo Kojima’s upcoming game, after Sony canceled the project. Kojima praised a shared vision with Xbox, which is already set to publish Kojima Productions’ next game OD and is pursuing cross‑media projects beyond games. Physint is described as a genre‑defining action‑espionage title but isn’t expected to launch until at least 2030, with no date yet for OD.

Xbox lands Kojima's PHYSINT publishing rights, signaling a major shift for Kojima Productions
gaming3 days ago

Xbox lands Kojima's PHYSINT publishing rights, signaling a major shift for Kojima Productions

Microsoft confirms it will publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, the action-espionage title originally announced for PlayStation. Sony reportedly canceled the project, and Kojima Productions has chosen Xbox as its publishing partner, with cross‑media collaboration in the works. The move represents a high‑profile win for Xbox in attracting top-tier AAA development and expanding Kojima’s projects beyond PlayStation.

Kojima's Physint Gathers Cast Under 'Shimmer' as June Shoot Looms
gaming5 months ago

Kojima's Physint Gathers Cast Under 'Shimmer' as June Shoot Looms

Kojima Productions’ Physint, a PlayStation collaboration returning to action-espionage, is advancing with new casting under the internal codename “Shimmer.” Casting details hint at multiple bus passengers and a German-accented villain similar to a Mads Mikkelsen vibe, with shooting planned for June. The project is targeting a 2030–2031 window, likely for PS6, while Kojima also pursues the horror project OD with Xbox.

Hideo Kojima's Physint: New Stealth Espionage Game for PlayStation
technology11 months ago

Hideo Kojima's Physint: New Stealth Espionage Game for PlayStation

Hideo Kojima's new project, Physint, a stealth-action game aiming to be a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, was teased during Kojima Productions' 10th anniversary livestream. The game features advanced graphics, a mysterious protagonist, and notable actors, but is still in the conceptual stage with an expected release in five to six years.

Kojima Productions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Future Project Teasers
entertainment1 year ago

Kojima Productions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Future Project Teasers

Kojima Productions will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a livestream event called Beyond The Strand, where they are expected to reveal updates on future projects including OD, a horror game in partnership with Microsoft and Jordan Peele, and Physint, an early-stage project with Sony. The event may also hint at other ventures like a Death Stranding movie or new media projects, but no major reveals are guaranteed.

Kojima's Physint: Blurring the Line Between Gaming and Cinema
gamingentertainment2 years ago

Kojima's Physint: Blurring the Line Between Gaming and Cinema

Hideo Kojima's new project, PHYSINT, blurs the lines between game and movie, with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Columbia Pictures involved. Kojima revealed that the game will be both a game and a movie simultaneously, aiming to create an experience where players' mothers might mistake it for a film. He also discussed his return to the action espionage genre, influenced by feedback from fans and a conversation with Guillermo del Toro, emphasizing that while the output is a game, it will closely resemble a movie due to collaboration with various creators.