Physint's Rocky Road: From Sony Split to Xbox Rescue
For players, this means Physint is still on track but now under Xbox, potentially affecting platform availability and marketing. It also shows how quickly a major publisher shift can happen behind the…
For players, this means Physint is still on track but now under Xbox, potentially affecting platform availability and marketing. It also shows how quickly a major publisher shift can happen behind the…
Key points - Sony Interactive Entertainment told Hideo Kojima in June they would no longer fund Physint. - Kojima was shocked by the news during a Zoom call and initially couldn't process it. - Only Kojima, Shinji Hirano, and Aki Saito knew about Sony's decision at first. - Kojima Productions employs around 200 people and spent months finding a new partner. - Xbox eventually signed a deal to publish Physint, and Bill Skarsgard was cast as the protagonist.
Timeline - June: Sony tells Kojima via Zoom they can no longer fund Physint. - Following months: Kojima seeks a new partner while keeping Sony's decision secret from most of the studio. - Recently: Xbox signs a deal to publish Physint; game appears at Tokyo Game Show with Bill Skarsgard cast.
FAQ
Q: Why did Sony drop Physint? A: Kojima didn't say why Sony decided to cease funding. He only confirmed they told him in June they could no longer support the project.
Q: Is Physint still coming out? A: Yes. Xbox has signed on to publish the game, and development continues. Kojima Productions says the studio is healthy and profitable.
Q: Does Kojima have bad blood with Sony? A: No. Kojima said he has 'no bad feelings' toward Sony, and his studio's relationship with PlayStation remains strong.
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