PlayStation Ends Physint Collaboration, Kojima Joins Xbox

PlayStation Studios announced the termination of cooperation with Hideo Kojima's studio, Kojima Productions, regarding the game Physint.

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PlayStation Studios ended its collaboration with Kojima Productions on the game Physint.
The game Physint will now be developed for Xbox.
Hideo Kojima stated that Sony unilaterally canceled the project in mid-June.
Kojima found a new partner in Xbox Game Studios.
Physint was announced in early 2024.
Physint is described as a 'spy action' game.
Kojima Productions previously worked with Sony on Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Kojima Productions is also developing a horror game called OD.

PlayStation did not name the reasons for ending the collaboration. — komersant
The game was being developed exclusively for PlayStation 5. — meduza
PlayStation expressed hope to continue working with Kojima Productions in the future. — komersant
Sony emphasized that it highly values the creative vision of the developers and hopes to collaborate on other projects. — meduza
Kojima stated that after consultations with various parties, he found a partner in Xbox. — komersant
Kojima said he spent three months searching for a new partner after the cancellation. — meduza
Xbox Game Studios stated it understands and shares the developers' bold creative vision. — komersant
Xbox Game Studios emphasized understanding and sharing the developers' creative vision. — meduza
Physint is the third project by Kojima Productions after Death Stranding and OD. — komersant
OD was initially developed in collaboration with Xbox. — meduza
PlayStation Studios said their relationship remains strong after three decades of creative collaboration. — komersant
Sony did not mention the duration of the relationship with Kojima Productions. — meduza