Kojima Productions Secures Xbox Partnership After Unexpected Sony Funding Cut

By Sophie McEvoy · GamesIndustry.biz · 2026-09-21

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Hideo Kojima was blindsided by Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to stop financing his upcoming title, Physint. The studio founder feared for the independent company's survival before reaching a new agreement with Xbox to support the project

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Hideo Kojima was blindsided by Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to stop financing his upcoming title, Physint. The studio founder feared for the independent company's survival before reaching a new agreement with Xbox to support the project