Report: Xbox's Physint Deal Costs Far Less Than Usual
A new report says Xbox is paying possibly under $200 million for Kojima Productions' Physint, a fraction of its typical premium game spend.
A report says Xbox's deal with Kojima Productions for Physint is substantially below what Xbox typically spends on a premium game. According to reporters, the platform holder may be paying possibly under $200 million for the project.
The same report states that Xbox's deal for Physint also covers film and TV adaptations, extending the agreement beyond games.
Background: Sony originally announced it would publish Physint before terminating the deal with Kojima. Kojima's previous franchise with Sony, Death Stranding, reportedly barely broke even.
Physint stars Bill Skarsgard, Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. It has no release date or footage yet. Xbox is also publishing Kojima's horror game OD.
The report was published by GameSpot.
Quick answers
How much is Xbox paying for Physint?
A report says Xbox may be paying possibly under $200 million, which is substantially below what Xbox typically spends on a premium game.
Does Xbox's Physint deal include film and TV?
Yes, the report states that Xbox's deal for Physint also covers film and TV adaptations.
When is Physint coming out?
Physint has no release date or footage yet.