Hideo Kojima's new title, Physint, is reportedly changing partners, shifting from PlayStation to Xbox. This move allows the project to continue moving forward, but it still faces risks related to development and potential cancellation.
Reports state that Sony decided to cancel Physint in June 2026, ending their collaboration that summer. Reasons cited for Sony's withdrawal include development costs exceeding the original budget, failure to meet phased milestones on schedule, and other production issues. Related claims also list Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's failure to meet commercial expectations as a contributing factor. However, this project adjustment and its specific reasons remain based on rumors, with no complete arrangement officially announced by either party as described in the report.
After Sony's withdrawal, Kojima Productions sought a new partner for Physint. Xbox is reportedly providing support starting from the project's current progress, with subsequent development milestones, trailers, and more information potentially being revealed between late 2026 and 2027, though there is no clear timeline at this stage. Physint is positioned as a spy stealth action game, which Hideo Kojima has described as a title capable of "defining the genre." Its style is considered to be in the same vein as the Metal Gear series, and negotiations between Xbox and Kojima Productions are said to have lasted for several months.
Platform arrangements may also change with the new partner. Reports indicate that Xbox does not intend for Physint to be exclusive to its own consoles; a PC version is also planned. Whether both versions will launch simultaneously has not yet been confirmed.