PlayStation tried to cancel Hideo Kojima's Physint, now Xbox is publishing it

In June of this year, PlayStation unexpectedly informed Hideo Kojima Productions that they would cancel their exclusive project, Physint. Kojima, who had been developing the game since its 2024 reveal, expressed his disappointment on social media, stating that Physint is important to both him and his studio. Undeterred, Kojima Productions quickly sought a new partner and found it in Microsoft's Xbox.

In a rare turn of events, Sony decided to part ways with Kojima Productions on this project, although they continue to respect his vision and have expressed a desire to work together in the future. Xbox's Asha Sharma welcomed the news with enthusiasm, stating that it is a big moment for the company. While the specifics of the collaboration remain to be seen, including whether Physint will continue to use Sony's Decima Engine, the partnership signals a significant shift for both Kojima Productions and Xbox.