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Kojima Productions and PlayStation partnership dissolution

Overview

Following the dissolution of its partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Kojima Productions has transitioned the development of the tactical espionage project, Physint, to Xbox. The shift occurred after Sony withdrew support via a Zoom call in June 2026, a move that initially raised concerns regarding the financial stability of Kojima Productions and its 200 employees. While Kojima Productions has dismissed reports regarding the commercial performance of the Death Stranding series as unsubstantiated, industry reports suggest the split was driven by high budget requests, development timelines, and exclusivity concerns. Recent reports have centered on the project’s massive scale, with some estimates placing the budget as high as $400 million. However, industry sources, including Jez Corden and Jason Schreier, suggest that the $400 million figure may represent the amount Sony was originally expected to pay. These sources claim that Xbox is now developing the title with a budget that is only a ‘fraction’ of that original amount. Microsoft has agreed to fund Physint under a different financial structure as it undergoes internal restructuring to focus on major blockbuster titles. During a recent episode of the Koji10 podcast, Hideo Kojima provided further updates. For Physint, Kojima confirmed the script is complete and that several actors have already undergone body scanning. While the project evokes the roots of the Metal Gear series, Kojima emphasized it aims to provide a “different kind of spy action” through new interactive experiences. He noted that filming and performance capture are expected to begin in 2025, with full production potentially starting in 2027. Additionally, Kojima discussed his horror title, OD, noting it is intended to be released before Physint. Despite the transition to Xbox, Kojima recently sparked speculation regarding a potential renewed collaboration with Sony after posting social media photos from Sony City facilities.

Entities

Hideo Kojima · Xbox · Kojima Productions · Microsoft · Physint

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  • "PlayStation Studios has ended its collaboration with Kojima Productions on the project Physint."

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    "The professional relationship between Kojima Productions and PlayStation remains strong."

    One claim asserts that PlayStation Studios has ended its collaboration with Kojima Productions on Physint, while the other asserts that the professional relationship remains strong.

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hideo Kojima sparks Sony collaboration rumors

    Hideo Kojima has fueled rumors of a new Sony collaboration after sharing photos from the company's headquarters, following the recent cancellation of the Physint publishing deal.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Hideo Kojima shares new details on Physint development

    Hideo Kojima revealed that the script for his new spy action game, Physint, is complete. Developed with Xbox, the project features a high-profile cast and aims to evolve the espionage genre.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft secures Physint publishing rights for less than expected

    Microsoft has secured the rights to publish Hideo Kojima’s Physint for a cost significantly lower than the previously rumored $400 million budget.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Video game industry faces shifts in physical media and major developer partnerships

    The gaming industry faces major changes as Sony discusses the future of physical PlayStation media and Hideo Kojima moves from Sony to partner with Microsoft's Xbox for his new project, Physint.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 23 sources
    Xbox to fund Hideo Kojima's Physint at a lower cost than Sony

    Reports clarify that Xbox is funding Hideo Kojima's Physint for significantly less than the rumored $400 million budget previously associated with Sony.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources
    Physint moves to Xbox after Sony cancels funding

    Hideo Kojima’s Physint project has moved to Xbox after Sony cancelled funding due to budget and deadline disputes. The new Microsoft deal is reportedly for a lower amount than the original Sony proposal.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    Kojima Productions moves Physint development from PlayStation to Xbox

    Kojima Productions has moved the development of its Physint project to Xbox after Sony Interactive Entertainment unexpectedly withdrew its publishing support during a June video call.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 70 sources
    Physint moves to Xbox after Sony withdraws funding

    Hideo Kojima revealed Sony stopped funding Physint during a June Zoom call. The project has since moved to Xbox, though Kojima Productions maintains its relationship with PlayStation remains strong.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Bill Skarsgård to star in Hideo Kojima’s Physint

    Hideo Kojima reveals Bill Skarsgård as the lead actor for the upcoming action-espionage game Physint, which features an international cast and a story potentially centered on a new Cold War.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 52 sources
    Bill Skarsgård cast as lead in Hideo Kojima's Physint

    Hideo Kojima revealed actor Bill Skarsgård as the lead in his upcoming action-espionage game Physint, now being published by Xbox following a shift from Sony.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Xbox acquires publishing rights for Kojima Productions' PHYSINT

    Xbox has taken over publishing for Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT after Sony Studios ended its partnership with Kojima Productions due to budget concerns.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 19 sources
    Physint moves from PlayStation to Xbox after Sony partnership ends

    Hideo Kojima’s Physint project has moved from PlayStation to Xbox after Sony cancelled its involvement due to budget and commercial concerns. Microsoft will now publish the title.

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    PlayStation Studios faces creative scrutiny and project cancellation

    PlayStation Studios faces scrutiny over repetitive game design following the reported cancellation of Hideo Kojima’s Physint project.

  14. [BUSINESS] 120 sources
    Xbox to publish Physint after PlayStation cancels Kojima project

    Xbox has taken over the publishing and funding of Hideo Kojima's Physint after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly cancelled its collaboration due to budget concerns, delays, and commercial performance issues.

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