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No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say

Multiple sources confirm Xbox's deal with Hideo Kojima for Physint costs less than $400 million. The actual figure remains undisclosed. Xbox insiders say it is 'significantly less' than the rumored amount. The game's budget was initially reportedly around $400 million when Sony was involved.

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  • ✓ Xbox's Physint deal cost 'significantly less' than $400 million
  • ✓ Industry insiders suggest Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than the original PlayStation budget for Physint
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Sources now confirm the deal cost 'significantly less' than $400 million, contradicting earlier rumors.

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  1. Xbox's Physint deal costs 'significantly less' than $400 million

    Multiple sources confirm Xbox's deal with Hideo Kojima for Physint costs less than $400 million. The actual figure remains undisclosed. Xbox insiders say it is 'significantly less' than the rumored amount. The game's budget was initially reportedly around $400 million when Sony was involved.

    Why it matters

    The Physint game deal between Xbox and Hideo Kojima has been shrouded in speculation regarding its budget. Initially, rumors suggested a $400 million investment, similar to what Kojima Productions had discussed with Sony before they dropped the project. The change in publisher and cost has been a subject of interest in the gaming industry.

    What is confirmed

    • Xbox's Physint deal cost 'significantly less' than $400 million
    • Industry insiders suggest Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than the original PlayStation budget for Physint

    Still unconfirmed

    • Kojima Productions' Physint had a rumored budget of $400 million when Sony was involved

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of Physint's budget
    • Release date and gameplay details of Physint
    • Financial impact of Physint on Xbox and Kojima Productions
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. Windows Central — Despite widespread rumors, Xbox insiders say the PHYSINT deal cost “significantly less” than $400 million
    2. Push Square — 'Have You Heard How Much Money Kojima Wanted?': Physint's Rumoured Budget Said to Be 'Significant'
    3. Eurogamer.net — No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say
    4. Polygon.com — The Real Budget Of Hideo Kojima's Physint Remains A Mystery
    5. ixbt.games — Is Xbox Ready to Spend $400 Million on Hideo Kojima's Game? New Details on Physint Emerge - Media
    6. TechPowerUp — Xbox's PHYSINT Deal Reportedly Cost "Significantly Less" Than $400 Million
    7. PC Gamer — Industry insiders and Tokyo gossip suggest Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than original PlayStation budget for Physint
    8. WN Hub — The Main Highlights from the Weekend (September 26-27)
    9. www.techpowerup.com — Xbox's PHYSINT Deal Reportedly Cost ... - TechPowerUp
    10. www.eurogamer.net — Xbox is reportedly paying a "fraction" of the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint
    11. www.windowscentral.com — No, Xbox didn't pay $400 million for Hideo Kojima's 'PHYSINT' | Windows Central
    12. www.polygon.com — The Real Budget Of Hideo Kojima's Physint Remains A Mystery
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