Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ Moves to Xbox After PlayStation Cancellation

Xbox has officially taken over publishing duties for Hideo Kojima’s spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, titled Physint, after Sony cancelled the project. Simultaneously, Microsoft is updating its Office software lineup while discontinuing legacy products.

10 Sept, 02:34 — 10 Sept, 10:00

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Hideo Kojima is a legendary game director whose previous titles defined modern cinematic storytelling and stealth gameplay. Following Sony's decision to cancel his next project, Microsoft stepped in to secure publishing rights, signaling a major shift in platform-exclusive strategies and third-party developer relations. This partnership expansion also aligns with Xbox's broader goal of growing Kojima's intellectual property into television and film.

Key entitiesHideo Kojima Sony Interactive Entertainment Microsoft Xbox

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varietyMostly Factual8h ago

‘Death Stranding’ Creator Hideo Kojima’s Upcoming ‘Physint’ Moves From PlayStation to Xbox as New Publisher; TV and Film

Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. The “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” creator has switched the publishing partner on his upcoming game “Physint” to Microsoft’s Xbox from its original home at Sony’s PlayStation. The news was shared via a blog post published by Xbox Wednesday, along with the reveal […]

By Jennifer Maas

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Softver vrijedan posjedovanja: MS Office 2024 za 19€ i Windows 11 Pro za 11€

Microsoft Office 2024 Professional za samo 19,59€ i Windows 11 Pro za 11,96€.

By Sponzorirani članak

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ignMostly Factual8h ago

Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony

Renowned video game director Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint, which could fairly be described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft announced today. Xbox will continue to publish the horror game OD – itself something of a spiritual successor to the never-finished PT – and the Kojima-Xbox partnership will expand beyond these two game projects to include film and television.

By Ryan McCaffrey

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nmeMostly Factual1h ago

Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ cancelled by PlayStation, saved by Xbox

“We found a partner with whom we share a common vision for the future” The post Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ cancelled by PlayStation, saved by Xbox appeared first on NME.

By Ali Shutler

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