Xbox Acquires Kojima’s PHYSINT for a Fraction of the Reported $400 Million

Sony walked away from a partnership with Hideo Kojima over budget disagreements, and Xbox acquired the rights to the project. This shift matters because it moves a high-profile, MGS-inspired title to a different platform with a revised financial structure. The deal includes movie and TV licenses for the game and enhanced terms for Kojima's separate project, OD.

Xbox acquires Kojima's PHYSINT for a fraction of Sony's reported budget

The game, known internally as PHYSINT, features Bill Skarsgard as the lead actor. Charlee Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe join the cast in supporting roles. Xbox is now responsible for developing and releasing this title after Sony canceled its involvement.

Reports previously suggested a $400 million budget for the project, which Sony reportedly balked at. Jason Schreier and Jez Corden, citing Xbox contacts, state that the actual cost is significantly lower. Schreier noted that the final price is a fraction of the reported figure, while Corden suggested the $400 million was what Sony might have paid before pulling out.

The uncertainty around the exact cost stems from multiple negotiation stages, including initial PlayStation offers and potential costs with different actors. Sources confirm that Xbox secured the deal for much less than the rumored amount. The project continues with its current cast and the new budget constraints agreed upon by Xbox and Kojima.