GoKawiilXbox to publish Kojima's Physint after Sony cancels the project
Hideo Kojima's Physint, previously backed by PlayStation, has found a new publisher in Xbox after Sony pulled out of the project in June. Kojima Productions says it spent three months seeking a new partner before landing the deal with Xbox, which is also set to publish the studio's next title, OD.
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Sony's exit from a high-profile Kojima project marks a notable shift, especially since PlayStation published both Death Stranding titles and had long been closely tied to the studio. Xbox's pickup signals a broader push to secure marquee creative talent and expand beyond gaming into film and TV, aligning with CEO Asha Sharma's stated strategy of doubling down on strong franchises and big new ideas.
- Sony canceled its publishing deal for Physint in June, prompting a three-month search for a new partner.
- Xbox will publish Physint and is already lined up for Kojima Productions' next game, OD.
- The Xbox-Kojima partnership will extend into film and television, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Xbox Series X Console — With Kojima Productions' Physint and OD now heading to Xbox, the Series X is the box to have for his next wave of weird, cinematic games. It's Microsoft's flagship console and plays the full Xbox library plus Game Pass titles.
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