Physint: What Kojima's New Spy Game Means for Players

Physint could offer a fresh take on the spy action genre, but with the script unfinished and a publisher change, fans may need to wait a while to see Kojima's vision come to life.

Physint could offer a fresh take on the spy action genre, but with the script unfinished and a publisher change, fans may need to wait a while to see Kojima's vision come to life.

Key points - Hideo Kojima says Physint is 'quite different' from Metal Gear, with 'plenty of new ideas' and a different kind of spy action. - Bill Skarsgård, Charlee Foster, and Don Lee are cast in Physint, which ties into the Cold War. - Skarsgård's involvement came through composer Woodkid, who connected him with Kojima after discovering Skarsgård was a fan. - Sony dropped out as publisher of Physint, and Microsoft stepped in. - Kojima confirmed Skarsgård's scans are done, but the script isn't finished yet.

Timeline - Recent: Kojima discusses Physint on the Koji10 podcast, saying it's 'quite different' from Metal Gear. - Recently: Sony drops out as publisher of Physint; Microsoft steps in. - Earlier: Bill Skarsgård is cast in Physint after being introduced to Kojima by composer Woodkid.

FAQ

Q: Is Physint a new Metal Gear game? A: No, Kojima says Physint is 'quite different' from Metal Gear, though both involve spies. He wants 'plenty of new ideas' and a different kind of spy action.

Q: Who is in the cast of Physint? A: Bill Skarsgård, Charlee Foster, and Don Lee are confirmed cast members. Skarsgård's involvement came through composer Woodkid.

Q: When will Physint release? A: No release date has been announced. Kojima has confirmed the story is written but the script isn't finished, so it may be a while.