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Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint

Hideo Kojima's Physint game reportedly has a budget; estimates vary. Xbox insiders claim the cost is "significantly less" than $400 million. Sony allegedly balked at the rumoured budget, leading to Kojima partnering with Xbox instead. The game's budget is a topic of debate among sources.

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  • ✓ Hideo Kojima's Physint game is an action-espionage title
  • ✓ Xbox insiders say the Physint deal cost "significantly less" than $400 million
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (70% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Xbox insiders disputed the $400 million budget claim, stating the actual cost is "significantly less".

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  1. Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint

    Hideo Kojima's Physint game reportedly has a budget; estimates vary. Xbox insiders claim the cost is "significantly less" than $400 million. Sony allegedly balked at the rumoured budget, leading to Kojima partnering with Xbox instead. The game's budget is a topic of debate among sources.

    Why it matters

    The Physint game is an upcoming action-espionage title by Hideo Kojima. Kojima previously worked with Sony on the Death Stranding game. The rumoured budget has sparked interest in the gaming industry, with some speculating about the implications for IP ownership and game development costs.

    What is confirmed

    • Hideo Kojima's Physint game is an action-espionage title
    • Xbox insiders say the Physint deal cost "significantly less" than $400 million

    Still unconfirmed

    • Physint's budget is rumoured to be $400 million
    • Sony was spooked by the rumoured $400 million budget for Physint

    What to watch next

    • Xbox's official announcement of Physint's budget
    • Kojima's statement on the game's development costs
    • Release date and gameplay details for Physint
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. The Washington Post — Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony
    2. Windows Central — Despite widespread rumors, Xbox insiders say the PHYSINT deal cost “significantly less” than $400 million
    3. IGN — Hideo Kojima Is a Huge Free-Agent Signing That Gives Xbox a Chance to Win Again
    4. Push Square — 'Have You Heard How Much Money Kojima Wanted?': Physint's Rumoured Budget Said to Be 'Significant'
    5. Push Square — Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint
    6. cashwalklabs.io — Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint | Global Cashwalk
    7. www.archyde.com — Hideo Kojima’s Physint Budget: $400 Million Claim Debunked
    8. wccftech.com — Sony Reportedly Balked at PHYSINT's Ballooning Budget, but ...
    9. www.hexeba.com — Sony's $400M Nightmare: Hideo Kojima's Physint Budget Scandal ...
    10. www.gamenguide.com — Hideo Kojima's Physint Reportedly Cost Xbox a Fraction of the ...
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