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Kojima's Physint moves to Xbox after Sony cancellation bid

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 09:10 UTC
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Hideo Kojima's stealth game Physint has shifted to Xbox after Sony cancelled the project in June, a move accompanied by broader media partnerships with Microsoft. The Verge notes that the title is not expected before 2030, while Kojima Productions continues development on its second Xbox exclusivity, OD.

  • According to The Verge, Kojima Productions is also pursuing film and television collaborations with Microsoft, building on earlier plans for Death Stranding adaptations. The Verge reports that Physint is not expected to launch until at least 2030, while the studio's other Xbox title, OD, remains closer to release following its 2022 announcement.

    Source: The Verge

  • Engadget reports that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the partnership on social media, highlighting a broader alliance that will extend beyond gaming into film and television collaborations. Kojima also revealed that Sony notified his studio of the cancellation back in June, giving his team three months to secure the new deal.

    Source: Engadget

  • According to The Verge via GN technics/gaming (en-US), Kojima Productions confirmed that Sony issued a cancellation notice in June, forcing the studio to spend three months securing a new publisher. The announcement also reveals that the Microsoft partnership will expand into film and television projects, building on earlier plans for Death Stranding adaptations.

    Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)

  • According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), the pivot to Microsoft extends beyond game publishing, with both companies now planning joint collaborations on film and television projects. The report also confirms that neither the specific platforms nor a release date for Physint have been finalized.

    Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)

  • Hideo Kojima's stealth action game Physint is switching publishers from PlayStation to Xbox after Sony attempted to cancel the project. This marks a significant shift in the console landscape, though technical and creative challenges remain.

    Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)
Based on reporting by GN technics/gaming (en-US), GN technics/gaming (en-US), GN technics/gaming (en-US), Engadget and The Verge, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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