- Hideo Kojima's action-espionage title, Physint, will now be published by Xbox after Sony unexpectedly stepped away from the project.
- The game is set to launch on Xbox consoles and PC, with a expected Day One release on Xbox Game Pass.
- The partnership with Microsoft expands beyond gaming to include collaboration on film and television cross-media adaptations.
- This deal ensures full funding and creative freedom for Kojima Productions while strengthening their existing relationship with Microsoft.
In a major industry shift, Kojima Productions’ upcoming action-espionage title Physint will officially be published in partnership with Xbox. Originally backed by PlayStation, Sony unexpectedly stepped away from publishing the project in mid-June. Microsoft has since stepped in to secure full publishing rights.
What the Xbox Partnership Means for Players
With Microsoft serving as publisher, Physint - Hideo Kojima’s highly anticipated return to the stealth-action genre - will be built directly for the Xbox ecosystem. The title is expected to target Xbox console hardware and PC, with an expected Day One release on Xbox Game Pass.
Furthermore, this deal extends beyond standard console releases. Xbox and Kojima Productions announced an expanded collaboration spanning film and television, aiming to bring new stories and cross-media adaptations to broader global audiences.
Expanding the Kojima & Xbox Relationship
This decision marks a major expansion of the working relationship between Kojima Productions and Xbox. Kojima is already partnering with Microsoft on OD, an experimental single-player horror title.
As confirmed earlier through our official channels, in mid-June of this year, we unexpectedly received notice from PlayStation Studios that they would cancel the PHYSINT project. PHYSINT is an important project both to me personally and to KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. Determined to keep… pic.twitter.com/rQqhxAnb7N
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) September 10, 2026
Securing Microsoft's backing ensures that Physint remains fully funded and on track without creative compromises. Kojima confirmed that he shares a aligned vision for the future with Xbox, reassuring fans that development on the genre-defining action-espionage title is active and moving forward.
Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, has also shared a quote about the collaboration with Kojima Productions.
“Creators have choices about where and how they bring their ideas to life. We’re honored that Kojima-san has chosen Xbox to work with Kojima Productions on Physint. His ambition to challenge conventions reflects the kind of creativity we want to support at Xbox,” said Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO.
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