Xbox takes over Hideo Kojima's Physint game after Sony cancels it
Xbox will publish Hideo Kojima's Physint game after Sony cancelled the project in mid-June, with the partnership also covering film and television.
Sony cancelled Physint in mid-June. The game was being made by Kojima Productions.
Kojima Productions spent three months looking for a new publisher. Xbox agreed to publish Physint.
Xbox will also publish another Kojima game called OD. The partnership will cover film and television.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the company supports Kojima's vision to challenge conventions in action games. Sony said it stepped away but still admires Kojima's work.
- Mid-June
- Cancellation date
- Three months
- Search duration
- Asha Sharma
- Xbox CEO
Why it mattersA major video game project avoided cancellation, and Xbox secured a high-profile creator as part of its effort to rebuild its gaming portfolio.
AustraliaAustralian gamers will see Physint on Xbox platforms when released; affects which console players can access the title.
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