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Physint moves to Xbox after Sony withdraws funding
Hideo Kojima has revealed that Sony Interactive Entertainment abruptly ceased funding for the upcoming action-espionage title Physint during a Zoom call in June. The sudden decision reportedly left Kojima shocked, as the studio, which employs approximately 200 people, faced potential financial instability and the risk of large-scale layoffs due to its status as an independent developer.
While Bloomberg reported that Sony's withdrawal was driven by concerns over missed deadlines, budget overruns, and the commercial performance of the Death Stranding franchise, Kojima Productions has urged skepticism regarding these claims. The studio stated that the reports lack official sources and emphasized that their relationship with PlayStation remains strong and that the company is currently in a healthy, profitable financial state.
Physint has since secured a new publishing partnership with Microsoft/Xbox. Hideo Kojima noted that while the project's future on PlayStation is currently undecided and rests with Xbox, Microsoft's recent strategy has leaned toward multi-platform availability. Development continues, with the studio currently experimenting with different graphics engines to build the title's technological foundation.
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Bill Skarsgård · Hideo Kojima · Kojima Productions · Microsoft · Physint · Sony · Sony Interactive Entertainment · Xbox
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Bloomberg reported that Sony withdrew due to budget concerns, missed deadlines, and profitability issues. www.consolewars.de · psxbrasil.com.br · games.mxdwn.com · gamingbolt.com · gameriv.com · +5 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Kojima Productions disputes Bloomberg reports regarding the reasons for Sony's withdrawal, stating they lack official sources. psxbrasil.com.br · www.it-boltwise.de · gamingbolt.com · multiplayer.it · esport1.hu · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] The professional relationship between Kojima Productions and PlayStation remains strong. gametimers.it · multiplayer.it · esport1.hu · gameriv.com · psxbrasil.com.br · +3 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Hideo Kojima was shocked by Sony's decision to stop funding Physint during a June Zoom call. www.battlefield-france.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · games.mxdwn.com · jp.ign.com · folhadoleste.com.br · +10 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Physint development is continuing with Xbox as the new publishing partner. gametimers.it · www.it-boltwise.de · esport1.hu · gameriv.com · psxbrasil.com.br · +8 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Kojima Productions is in a healthy and profitable financial state. psxbrasil.com.br · multiplayer.it · esport1.hu · gameriv.com · www.mediapress24.it · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hideo Kojima declined to confirm if Physint will eventually be released on PlayStation, stating the decision rests with Xbox. gamersrd.com · www.consolewars.de · www.xboxygen.com · www.pcguru.hu · criticalhits.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] Sony informed Kojima via a Zoom call in June that it would no longer fund the development of Physint. www.battlefield-france.com · folhadoleste.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · tbreak.com · games.mxdwn.com · +9 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The development team is currently experimenting with different graphics engines for Physint. www.techgaming.it · numag.pl