Xbox and Kojima Productions are taking their working relationship to a new level. On September 9, 2026, Kojima Productions officially announced an expanded partnership with Xbox that now includes publishing duties for PHYSINT, the highly anticipated action-espionage title from Hideo Kojima.
What the Expanded Deal Covers
The new agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies, which was already in place for OD
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma addressed the announcement directly, stating, “Creators have choices about where and how they bring their ideas to life. We’re honored that Kojima-san has chosen Xbox to work with Kojima Productions on PHYSINT. His ambition to challenge conventions reflects the kind of creativity we want to support at Xbox.”
Sharma’s comments make clear that Xbox views this as more than a standard publishing deal. The platform is positioning itself as a home for creatively ambitious projects, and Kojima Productions fits squarely into that vision.
Kojima Speaks on the Partnership
Hideo Kojima, Game Creator and Founder of Kojima Productions, also weighed in on the expanded arrangement. “This expands our relationship with Xbox beyond OD,” Kojima said. “As we move forward with the development of PHYSINT, we remain committed to redefining the action-espionage genre for players around the world.”
That framing around redefining the action-espionage genre is notable. PHYSINT has been described in earlier communications as a project that blurs the line between games and cinema, and Kojima’s comments here suggest that ambition hasn’t changed as the project progresses under Xbox’s publishing support.
Film and TV Collaboration Also Confirmed
The deal doesn’t stop at games. Xbox and Kojima Productions confirmed they will also collaborate across film and television
This move aligns with the direction Kojima has been heading for some time. His projects increasingly draw from cinematic storytelling traditions, and expanding into film and TV alongside a major platform holder gives Kojima Productions resources and reach that would be difficult to match independently.
Two Games, One Partnership
With both OD and PHYSINT now sitting under the Xbox and Kojima Productions partnership, the studio has two major titles in development with platform backing from Microsoft. OD was already confirmed as part of the Xbox relationship prior to this announcement, and PHYSINT now joins it as a formally published Xbox title.
Neither game currently has a confirmed release date. Xbox noted in the announcement that more details will be shared as development on both projects continues to progress.
What This Means for Xbox
Securing Kojima Productions as a publishing partner for two games and a slate of potential film and TV work is a meaningful addition to Xbox’s portfolio. The platform has been working to strengthen its lineup of exclusive and partnered titles, and attaching the Kojima name to upcoming releases gives Xbox a recognizable creative voice on its platform going into the next phase of its release calendar.
For players waiting on either OD or PHYSINT, the expanded partnership at least confirms both projects remain in active development. Further updates are expected as Xbox and Kojima Productions continue their collaboration.