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Bill Skarsgård Goes From Pennywise to Leading Hideo Kojima’s Physint Spy Game
Hideo Kojima has announced Bill Skarsgård as the lead actor for his upcoming action-espionage game, Physint. The game, developed by Kojima Productions in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, marks Kojima's return to the genre and is described as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear series. The project was initially planned with Sony but Xbox has now stepped in as the publishing partner.
Physint Release Date-Estimate, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, is a tactical espionage action title being published by Xbox and developed by Kojima Productions. Originally a PlayStation project, Sony dropped the game due to concerns about budget and deadlines, but Xbox stepped in to support Kojima's vision. The game is still in its conceptual stages, with a potential release window as far out as 2030, and will feature actors like Bill Skarsgard in lead roles.
Xbox and Hideo Kojima announce Bill Skarsgard as lead star in Physint
Hideo Kojima announced that Bill Skarsgard will star as the lead in Physint, an upcoming action-espionage game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Xbox. The announcement came during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast. This news follows the recent termination of PlayStation's publishing deal for the title.
Xbox reveals Bill Skarsgård will play the lead in Hideo Kojima's Physint
Xbox has revealed that Bill Skarsgård will star as the lead in Hideo Kojima's upcoming stealth game, Physint. The game, which was originally cancelled by Sony, is now being developed in partnership with Xbox. Skarsgård's casting puts to rest fan theories that Robert Pattinson would take the role.
Xbox is publishing Kojima's mysterious horror game OD because apparently no one else wanted it - they didn't understand the concept
Xbox is publishing Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror title OD, a project that many publishers reportedly rejected due to its unconventional concept. Kojima described OD as a new form of media blending games and film, starring Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier, with input from director Jordan Peele. Phil Spencer was instrumental in bringing the project to Xbox after Kojima pitched it to numerous companies who found the concept "crazy".
"Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair" - Casting calls for Hideo Kojima's new PlayStation-published spy game Physint give new clues about what to expect
Hideo Kojima's upcoming PlayStation-published spy game, codenamed 'Shimmer' internally and officially titled Physint, is reportedly seeking a villain inspired by Mads Mikkelsen's Hannibal Lecter. Recent casting calls also reveal details about other characters and a potential hijacked bus scenario, hinting at an action thriller influence. Kojima Productions is moving towards full production on the espionage title.
Reported Physint Casting Call Looks for a Villain on a Hijacked Bus
Kojima Productions is reportedly beginning casting for its upcoming game, Physint, with roles including a villain described as "Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair." Several actors, including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe, are already confirmed for the project. Motion capture is scheduled to begin in June, with Hideo Kojima estimating the game will take another five to six years to complete and is likely a PlayStation 6 title.
NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’
Publisher NetEase has cut funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, and the studio anticipates closure. Nagoshi Studio is reportedly seeking new funding sources but has been unsuccessful. This decision comes as NetEase continues to downsize its gaming operations, having previously closed Ouka Studio and laid off staff from Marvel Rivals.