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Kojima Productions disputes reports the studio is in trouble

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Kojima Productions is refuting claims of financial instability following Sony's decision to cancel the Physint project. The studio has shifted its latest title development to Xbox amid reports of missed deadlines and budget overruns.

  • 01Sony terminated development of Hideo Kojima's Physint project due to profitability and timeline concerns
  • 02Kojima Productions has transitioned its upcoming title development to the Xbox platform
  • 03Bloomberg reports indicate the partnership ended following multiple missed deadlines and budget issues
  • 04The studio is publicly disputing rumors regarding internal turmoil and operational failure

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After it was announced that Sony was dropping Hideo Kojima's Physint, and that instead the Metal Gear Solid creator's latest title would be coming to Xbox, there were a flurry of rumors about the falling out. Bloomberg reported that the decision was driven by a number of factors, including missed deadlines, budget and profitability concerns, […]