Kojima Productions denies reports of financial trouble after dropping Physint for Xbox
Kojima Productions issued a statement denying rumors of financial distress following the announcement that its new game Physint will release on Xbox instead of PlayStation.
Studio disputes financial instability claims
The studio released a statement asserting it remains in a healthy and profitable state. Kojima told IGN he was surprised by the news given his belief that the project was safe.
Company addresses industry concerns
Kojima expressed worry about the broader game industry where many studios are closing down and titles are being canceled. He noted that losing one contract could have previously threatened the studio's cash flow.
Relationship with PlayStation remains strong
The company stated on social media that its relationship with PlayStation is still strong despite previous reports of disappointing sales. It also clarified that the loss of funding from Sony does not indicate a collapse.
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