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Xbox is funding Hideo Kojima's stealth game Physint for significantly less than the $400 million figure initially reported, with sources describing the actual deal as a fraction of that amount.
A viral rumor claiming Xbox paid $400 million for Hideo Kojima’s 'Physint' was debunked by industry sources and Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. While Microsoft’s gaming division is undergoing significant layoffs and restructuring, the deal is not linked to those cuts. Kojima Productions confirmed the title will move to Xbox after Sony canceled funding in June, with the director citing the need to support independent studios.
Hideo Kojima states that his upcoming espionage game Physint is the highest-selling title he could create, expressing shock that Sony canceled it without explanation. The game is now being published by Xbox, with Kojima Productions confirming the studio remains financially healthy despite the abrupt shift.
Kojima Productions issued a statement on September 21 to counter rumors that the studio is in financial trouble following Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cancel publishing support for the game Physint. The studio confirmed it is healthy and profitable, with development continuing under Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios. Hideo Kojima revealed that Sony delivered the news via a Zoom call in mid-June without providing a reason, causing immediate panic about the studio's survival. Kojima spent three months securing a new partner, ultimately choosing Xbox for its technical and marketing support. While Bloomberg cited budget and deadline issues as reasons for Sony's exit, Kojima Productions urged the public to view such claims with skepticism, emphasizing that the studio's relationship with Sony remains strong despite the split.
Hideo Kojima has not decided whether his upcoming tactical espionage game, Physint, will launch on PlayStation 5 or utilize Sony's Decima engine. Following Sony's sudden withdrawal of funding in June, Kojima Productions secured a new partnership with Microsoft's Xbox. While Xbox has committed to technical support and funding, Kojima remains uncertain about platform availability and engine selection, noting he is still experimenting with new technologies.
Hideo Kojima disclosed that Sony abruptly ended funding for his upcoming espionage game, Physint, during a mid-June Zoom call without providing a reason. The move forced Kojima Productions to seek a new partner, leading to a deal with Microsoft’s Xbox. While Kojima emphasized the lack of conflict, internal reports suggest budget overruns and missed deadlines were the underlying causes.
Kojima Productions has officially disputed reports that the studio is facing financial collapse following Sony's decision to drop funding for the upcoming game Physint. In a statement, the studio asserted it remains in a 'healthy, profitable state' and that its relationship with PlayStation is strong. This denial follows a series of rumors sparked by Bloomberg's report that Sony ended the partnership due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and disappointing sales from previous titles like Death Stranding. Hideo Kojima confirmed in an interview that Sony notified the studio via a Zoom call in June without providing a reason, leading to a three-month search for a new publisher before Xbox stepped in. Despite the public dispute, Kojima emphasized that the split was not a personal falling out, noting a 30-year professional relationship with Sony.
Hideo Kojima confirmed that Sony abruptly ended funding for his espionage game 'Physint' via a Zoom call in June, leaving him in shock but without anger. Despite the collapse of the deal, Kojima maintains a positive relationship with Sony, citing a 30-year partnership. Xbox has since stepped in to publish the title, which Kojima describes as a critical project for his studio's survival.
Hideo Kojima disclosed that Sony abruptly halted funding for 'Physint' in mid-June, a move that nearly collapsed his studio. Kojima subsequently partnered with Microsoft's Xbox, which is now publishing the game alongside the horror title 'OD.'
Bill Skarsgård has officially been cast as the lead protagonist in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming action-espionage game, Physint. The announcement, made during the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026, follows the project’s recent transfer from PlayStation to Xbox. Skarsgård joined a cast that already includes Charlee Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe. While the game is described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, specific gameplay details remain scarce, with the project currently in early development stages.
Hideo Kojima has cast Bill Skarsgård as the protagonist in Physint, an action-espionage title described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid. The announcement, made during the Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, coincides with the game's shift from PlayStation to Xbox as its publisher. Skarsgård joins a previously announced ensemble including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe, with Kojima citing successful costume fittings and scans as the basis for his confidence in the project.
Hideo Kojima has cast Bill Skarsgård as the lead in Physint, an action-espionage game published by Xbox. The title, described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, was revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2026 alongside a new poster featuring co-stars Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. Kojima called the project the culmination of his 40-year career, while Xbox confirmed it will publish the game across PC and Xbox platforms.
Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Bill Skarsgard will star as the lead in the upcoming action-espionage game Physint. The announcement, made during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, follows the recent shift of the title's publishing rights from Sony to Microsoft. Kojima described the project as the culmination of his 40-year career, while Skarsgard joins a cast that already includes Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe.
Sony PlayStation ended its collaboration with Kojima Productions on the action-espionage game Physint due to budget overruns and profitability concerns. Kojima Productions subsequently partnered with Xbox to publish the title, expanding their existing relationship which includes the horror game OD and cross-media projects.
Sony attempted to cancel Hideo Kojima's stealth-action game Physint due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and low revenue expectations from previous titles. Microsoft subsequently acquired publishing rights, securing Xbox and PC exclusivity for the project, which is positioned as a successor to Metal Gear Solid.