Upcoming horror project by Hideo Kojima secured at Xbox
Industry insiders report Microsoft secured Physint for significantly less than the rumored $400 million PlayStation budget, with the Xbox deal including movie and TV licenses plus enhanced terms for Kojima's horror project OD. The budget reduction raises questions about development conditions at Kojima Productions following the studio's split from Sony.
Hideo Kojima has broken his silence on Sony's abrupt cancellation of Physint funding, revealing the decision left Kojima Productions facing potential collapse on its 10th anniversary. The legendary developer details how he secretly pitched the spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid as a multimedia IP to Xbox, securing a lifeline for his 200-person studio.
Hideo Kojima expresses sadness and concern over the shift to digital media, citing the loss of ownership and potential data access issues. His comments follow Sony's announcement to end PlayStation disc production by January 2028. Kojima fears this trend, affecting games and movies, could lead to a future where consumers no longer truly own their media.
