Xbox Game Studios has taken over the publishing duties for Kojima Productions' action-espionage title Physint. This shift matters because it confirms the game will remain in development after its original publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, decided to cancel the project. Players who were worried about the game's cancellation can now expect it to continue moving forward under a new home.
Kojima Productions confirms ongoing development with Xbox as new partner
The change in leadership follows a public split between Sony and Kojima Productions. Sony Interactive Entertainment stated in a tweet that they made a difficult decision to step away from the collaboration. Hideo Kojima confirmed that PlayStation Studios notified them of the cancellation in mid-June of this year. The studio spent the following three months searching for a new partner to keep the project alive.
Hideo Kojima described Physint as a genre-defining action-espionage title that holds significant personal importance to him. He noted that Xbox emerged as a partner with whom they share a common vision for the future. Sony emphasized that their relationship remains strong after three decades of creative cooperation. They expressed admiration for Kojima's vision and looked forward to continued collaboration in the future.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma expressed honor that Kojima chose Xbox to bring the game to life. The partnership between Xbox and Kojima Productions will extend beyond gaming into film and television. Development of Physint is ongoing, but specific platforms and a release date have yet to be announced. Fans will need to wait for further updates to know where and when they can play the title.
This update resolves the immediate uncertainty surrounding the game's existence after the mid-June cancellation notice. The project now has a confirmed publisher and a clear path for continued development across multiple media formats. The lack of platform details means buyers should not expect immediate hardware requirements or launch windows.
Source: Gematsu
