# Kojima studio says PHYSINT remains viable as game heads to Xbox

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kojima-productions-defends-physint-prospects-amid-sony-funding-withdrawal-over-early-development-concerns/
- Published: 2026-09-21T11:12:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-21T17:31:17+00:00
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- PHYSINT remains viable despite Sony withdrawing funding.
- Kojima Productions says it is healthy and profitable.
- The studio maintains a strong relationship with PlayStation.

## Summary

Kojima Productions says PHYSINT remains viable after Sony withdrew funding and the project reportedly moved towards Xbox. The studio stated that it is in a “healthy, profitable state” and that its relationship with PlayStation remains strong, disputing suggestions that the change reflected severe financial or commercial difficulties.

Bloomberg linked Sony’s decision to missed deadlines, budget and profitability concerns, and disagreements over timed exclusivity, alongside reports of disappointing sales for Death Stranding and its sequel. Hideo Kojima said he had feared losing the contract could force cuts to the PHYSINT team or even threaten the studio’s survival, particularly amid widespread industry closures and cancellations.

## Coverage

- [Destructoid: Nothing is set in stone for Kijoma’s PHYSINT, but he believes it will be his best-selling game of all time](https://www.destructoid.com/kojima-talks-about-work-on-physint/)
- [The Verge: Kojima Productions says it remains profitable amid Physint funding dispute](https://www.theverge.com/games/997880/hideo-kojima-productions-physint-xbox-sony-playstation)
- [GamesRadar+: Physint budget and deadline issues are "unsubstantiated speculation," Kojima Productions says, and "our relationship with PlayStation remains strong" despite having to go to Xbox](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/physint-budget-and-deadline-issues-are-unsubstantiated-speculation-kojima-productions-says-and-our-relationship-with-playstation-remains-strong-despite-having-to-go-to-xbox/)

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