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Kojima Productions Issues Statement Amid Speculation on Physint's Publisher Change
Anime News Network • • technology
Key Points:
- Kojima Productions addressed rumors about their relationship with PlayStation and the commercial performance of their games, urging skepticism as these claims lack official sources.
- The studio confirmed it remains profitable, development of the game Physint continues under Xbox Game Studios, and their relationship with PlayStation remains strong.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on September 10 it would no longer publish Physint, with Xbox Game Studios taking over publishing duties the same day.
- Hideo Kojima revealed SIE canceled Physint in mid-June, prompting Kojima Productions to seek a new publishing partner, ultimately partnering with Xbox Game Studios after three months.
- Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources, that SIE canceled Physint due to concerns about budget overruns, missed deadlines, potential profitability, and lack of permanent exclusivity, influenced by the underperformance of Kojima's previous games.
