Kojima Productions Official Statement
Kojima Productions has issued an official statement regarding the recent rumors and speculation about the publisher of the game 'Physint' changing from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios. The statement notes that although they generally do not comment on unfounded speculations on the internet, the current situation necessitates a response from the studio.
'Physint' Development Status
According to the statement, Kojima Productions is still continuing the development of 'Physint' in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, and the studio itself remains healthy and profitable. They confirm that this change does not affect their relationship with PlayStation, and there is no need for concern regarding this matter.
Background Leading to the Announcement
SIE announced on September 10, 2026, that they would relinquish publishing rights for 'Physint.' Later that same day, Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios emerged as the new publisher. According to Kojima Productions, this decision is believed to be related to past commercial performance not meeting PlayStation's revenue expectations and the overrun of development budgets.
Bloomberg reported that SIE canceled the contract due to not prioritizing the project's exclusivity and concerns over the large-scale investment worth hundreds of billions of yen. In response, Kojima Productions sought a new partner for three months, ultimately entering into an agreement with Xbox Game Studios.
