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Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima told The Washington Post that Sony attempted to cancel his upcoming Xbox Series X|S title Physint during a Zoom call, a move that surprised him but did not provoke anger. He later posted on Kojima Productions’ X account, warning fans that online rumors about Sony, the commercial performance of Death Stranding, and the game’s funding lack any official source and should be viewed skeptically. Kojima affirmed his studio’s financial health, confirmed ongoing development with Xbox’s support, and said the partnership has granted access to advanced technology and extensive technical assistance. In an IGN interview he praised Microsoft’s resources, joked about “Doc Browns,” and noted the engine for Physint remains undecided, while also mentioning another Xbox‑backed project, OD, that survived Microsoft’s recent “big reset.”