Xbox will publish PHYSINT, Kojima Productions’ action-espionage game. The partnership announcement does not give a release date or a platform list, and it does not confirm Xbox exclusivity. Xbox says development continues. Xbox’s publishing announcement

What does the Xbox deal confirm?

Question What the announcement establishes
Who is developing PHYSINT? Kojima Productions
Who will publish it? Xbox
Is it available to play? The announcement describes ongoing development, not a release
Which consoles and PC stores will carry it? No platform or storefront list is supplied
Is there a release date or window? Neither is supplied
Is Game Pass included? No Game Pass commitment is supplied

The table summarizes Xbox Wire’s announcement. Kojima Productions’ statement separately confirms Xbox as its new partner and says work on PHYSINT is moving forward.

A publisher announcement tells you who is backing a project. For a buying decision, you still need an explicit platform listing and launch schedule. There is no basis in these statements to choose a console for PHYSINT or assume that a subscription will cover it.

Why do older reports mention PlayStation?

The original January 31, 2024 announcement introduced the action-espionage project in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment during a State of Play. Kojima described an ambition to combine game and film techniques, with production set to begin in earnest after Death Stranding 2.

The September 2026 statements establish the new Xbox relationship; they do not provide a revised PlayStation release commitment.

The documents carry different publication labels: Xbox Wire says September 9, 2026, while Kojima’s statement says September 10, 2026 BST. Those are announcement dates, not release dates.

Is PHYSINT the same game as OD?

No. Kojima describes PHYSINT as expanding its Xbox relationship beyond OD. They are separate projects. Xbox also describes cooperation on film and television, without announcing a named PHYSINT adaptation or its release schedule. Xbox’s description of the partnership

FAQ

Has PHYSINT been cancelled?

PHYSINT is continuing development under the new Xbox partnership, according to the September statements.

What should I check when pre-orders appear?

Look for a platform-specific store page linked by Xbox or Kojima Productions. Check the supported device, release date, edition contents and price before paying. For other upcoming titles, browse our game guides.

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