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PHYSINT Reportedly Leaves Sony Over High Development Costs, Moves to Xbox (translated)
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PHYSINT is reportedly shifting from PlayStation to Xbox. Citing a Bloomberg report, Jagat Play says Sony's withdrawal was driven by the project's delayed progress, the fact that it was still years from completion, and a budget that could swell to hundreds of millions of dollars. Kojima Productions' previous two Death Stranding titles, both published by Sony, also fell short of PlayStation's revenue expectations, making it harder to persuade the platform holder to commit another huge sum; moreover, the IP belongs to Kojima Productions, so Sony might not have been able to secure permanent exclusivity in return. The report says that after Sony withdrew in June 2026, the team spent about three months looking for a partner, with Xbox ultimately becoming the publisher and planning Xbox and PC versions. This makes the episode look more like risk management than a rejection of Hideo Kojima's vision for the project.
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PHYSINT Tinggalkan Sony Diklaim Akibat Mahalnya Biaya Pengembangan • Jagat Play
Source: Jagat Play（印尼，印尼語）
Sakigarasu's Take
If PHYSINT really changes platforms, players first lose predictability about the version and long-term support—not merely one release destination. The cost risks of a large project usually land as waiting time for the team, the platform, and players; until the report is officially confirmed, treat it as a platform shift that still needs verification, so you do not clear your schedule in advance for a decision that is not yet final.
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