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Kojima Productions Addresses Physint Publisher Shift and Development Concerns
Kojima Productions has responded to reports about Physint's development challenges, stating the studio is 'healthy and profitable' and urging skepticism toward unverified claims. The studio confirmed development continues with Xbox as publisher, while maintaining a strong relationship with PlayStation.
4 outletsBusinessReports: PlayStation Dropped Kojima's Physint Over Budget, Schedule and Exclusivity Concerns
New reporting from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, cited by TechPowerUp and Wccftech, says PlayStation's cancellation of Hideo Kojima's Physint stemmed from missed deadlines, ballooning costs, underwhelming Death Stranding sales, and Sony's reluctance to fund a game without permanent exclusivity. Kojima Productions has since partnered with Xbox to continue the project.
2 outletsBusinessSony Reportedly Dropped Kojima's Physint Over Budget, Deadlines and Death Stranding Sales
A Bloomberg report, cited by multiple outlets, says PlayStation canceled Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear successor Physint due to missed deadlines, ballooning costs, and disappointing returns from the Death Stranding series. The project has since moved to Xbox.
4 outletsBusinessXbox Signs Kojima's Physint After PlayStation Steps Away From the Project
Hideo Kojima's stealth-action title Physint, once a PlayStation exclusive, is now set to be published by Xbox after Sony informed Kojima Productions in June that it planned to cancel the project.
4 outletsPop CultureHideo Kojima Turns 63, Says He Plans to Keep Making Games
Marking his 63rd birthday, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima posted a lengthy reflection on X about time, ambition, and his continued focus on game development, alongside news of a Kojima Productions anniversary exhibition.
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