Bloomberg: Kojima Reportedly Asked Sony for a Significant Physint Budget

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says Sony and Kojima Productions negotiated for months over Physint's budget, timeline and exclusivity without reaching a deal. Kojima reportedly asked for a significant sum while retaining the IP; Xbox has since picked up the project but is said to be paying less.

• Sony and Kojima Productions negotiated for months without a satisfying result
• Kojima retained the IP and planned a multiplatform release
• Xbox picked up Physint but reportedly pays less than Kojima asked Sony
• Sony was concerned about cost, progress and lack of exclusivity