# Kojima shifts Physint to Xbox, severing 30-year PlayStation ties

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hideo-kojimas-physint-moves-from-playstation-to-xbox-as-death-stranding-creator-plots-tv-and-film-projects-with-new-publishing-partner/
- Published: 2026-09-10T14:42:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-10T21:14:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/hideo-kojima-physint-game-xbox-playstation-1236855372/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Kojima moves "Physint" from PlayStation to Xbox after Sony cancelled it in June
- Deal also covers new film and TV collaborations with Kojima Productions
- Xbox gains ground in Japan/Asia; PlayStation says split was "difficult"

## Summary

Hideo Kojima has moved his upcoming action-espionage game "Physint" from Sony's PlayStation to Microsoft's Xbox, ending a three-decade publishing relationship after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly cancelled the project in mid-June. Announced via an Xbox blog post, the new deal extends beyond gaming, with Kojima Productions set to collaborate with Xbox on film and television projects as well. The switch is a significant coup for Xbox, which already publishes Kojima's horror title "OD" with Jordan Peele, and follows months of talks between Kojima and new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who replaced Phil Spencer earlier in the year.

Kojima said he spent three months searching for a new partner after being notified of the cancellation, and stressed that "Physint" development has continued uninterrupted throughout. PlayStation, in a separate statement, said it made the "difficult decision" to step away from the project despite continuing to admire Kojima's vision, insisting its three-decade relationship with him remains strong. The move comes amid controversy over PlayStation's July announcement that it will stop producing physical game discs from 2028, and is expected to bolster Xbox's console presence in Japan and other Asian markets, where it has traditionally lagged behind. No details were given on the specific film or TV projects planned, though a "Death Stranding" adaptation is already in development elsewhere.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Kojima shifts Physint to Xbox, severing 30-year PlayStation ties](https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/hideo-kojima-physint-game-xbox-playstation-1236855372/)
- [PC Gamer: PlayStation tried to cancel Hideo Kojima's Physint, now Xbox is publishing it](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/playstation-tried-to-cancel-hideo-kojimas-physint-now-xbox-is-publishing-it/)
- [IGN: Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony](https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojimas-metal-gear-solid-spiritual-successor-physint-will-now-be-published-by-xbox-instead-of-sony)
- [Eurogamer: Hideo Kojima's Physint now being published by Xbox, as PlayStation severs ties with Kojima Productions and Microsoft steps in to take over](https://www.eurogamer.net/physint-kojima-playstation-xbox-publishing-changes)
- [GameSpot: Kojima’s Physint Dropped By PlayStation, Rescued By Xbox](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kojimas-physint-dropped-by-playstation-rescued-by-xbox/)
- [The Verge: Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it](https://www.theverge.com/games/993205/physint-hideo-kojima-sony-playstation-microsoft-xbox)
- [GamesRadar+: Physint goes from PlayStation to Xbox as Sony "unexpectedly" drops Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/physint-goes-from-playstation-to-xbox-as-sony-unexpectedly-drops-hideo-kojimas-metal-gear-solid-spiritual-successor/)
- [Polygon: Kojima's Physint Dramatically Dropped by PlayStation, Picked Up by Xbox](https://www.polygon.com/kojima-physint-playstation-xbox-move/)
- [Rock Paper Shotgun: Hideo Kojima spy action game Physint switches publishing allegiance from PlayStation to Xbox, probably increasing the chances it'll hit PC](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hideo-kojima-spy-action-game-physint-switches-publishing-allegiance-from-playstation-to-xbox-probably-increasing-the-chances-itll-hit-pc)
- [GamesRadar+: Former PlayStation boss sounds just as surprised as everyone else that Sony let Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear successor go to Xbox](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/stealth/former-playstation-boss-sounds-just-as-surprised-as-everyone-else-that-sony-let-hideo-kojimas-metal-gear-successor-go-to-xbox/)
- [Destructoid: Kojima’s PHYSINT moving to Xbox is the exclamation point on PlayStation’s disastrous generation](https://www.destructoid.com/kojima-physint-moving-xbox-exclamation-point-playstation-disastrous-generation/)

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