What Physint's Uncertain Exclusivity Means for You
For players, Physint's platform future is uncertain, meaning you might need an Xbox to play it—or it could come to multiple platforms. For the industry, it highlights Xbox's shifting exclusivity strat…
For players, Physint's platform future is uncertain, meaning you might need an Xbox to play it—or it could come to multiple platforms. For the industry, it highlights Xbox's shifting exclusivity strat…
Key points - Hideo Kojima said he does not know if Physint will be Xbox exclusive. - Sony dropped Physint, and Xbox is now publishing the game. - Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has signaled a return to exclusives. - Xbox is also publishing Kojima's horror game OD, which features celebrities. - Neither Physint nor OD has a release date or much concrete information.
Timeline - Recently: Sony dropped Hideo Kojima's Physint, reportedly due to budget and delays. - Recently: Xbox picked up Physint and will publish it alongside Kojima's OD. - In a new interview: Kojima said he doesn't know if Physint will be Xbox exclusive.
FAQ
Q: Will Physint be an Xbox exclusive? A: Kojima doesn't know. He said it's a question for Xbox and that decisions will be made case by case.
Q: Why did Sony drop Physint? A: Reports say it was over budget and late, though Kojima Productions urged skepticism and didn't deny the reports.
Q: When will Physint release? A: No release date has been announced. It's still early days for the game.
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