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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Greg Evans

Hideo Kojima breaks silence on Physint’s shock move from PlayStation to Xbox

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  • Sony has dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint , with the Metal Gear Solid creator's latest title now heading to Xbox instead.
  • Reports indicated that the decision stemmed from a combination of missed development deadlines, budget and profitability concerns, and timed exclusivity terms.
  • Hideo Kojima admitted in an interview with IGN that he was surprised by the decision and had feared for his studio's cash flow and workforce amidst wider games industry closures.
  • Kojima Productions issued a public statement reassuring fans that the studio remains in a healthy and profitable state despite losing Sony's backing for the project.
  • The company clarified that its working relationship with PlayStation remains strong, despite circulating rumours regarding disappointing sales for Death Stranding .
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