REVISED TIMELINE
38 mo
Base 24 mo + 14 mo buffer
FEASIBILITY INDEX
84 / 100
High standalone capability
COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
42 / 100
Cautious / Uncertainty
TECH CONTINUITY
Decoupled / Independent tech path
Tech independence confirmed
Interactive Milestone Scrubber & Phase Roadmap
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PHASE 01 • 2024
Initial Partnership
Next-gen action espionage IP announced with Hermen Hulst.
PHASE 02 • 2025
Pre-Production
Conceptual designs, story framing, Decima tech evaluation.
PHASE 03 • 2026
Separation Update
PlayStation steps away; Kojima Productions pursues independence.
PHASE 04 • 2028+
PHYSINT Realization
Estimated revised completion date: ~38 months post-realignment.
Phase 03 Active Focus: Strategic realignment and scope divergence. PlayStation reallocates capital into internal studios, while Kojima Productions assumes 100% autonomous creative and publishing control for PHYSINT.
Cross-Studio Strategic Matrix
| Dimension | PlayStation Studios | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Exposure | Recovers ~$60M for internal IP reallocation | Requires external co-publishing or private financing |
| Technology Stack | Protects proprietary engine roadmap & internal IP | Retains choice of independent engine migration |
| Timeline Impact | Zero delay to first-party internal slate | Projected +14 months restructuring buffer (~38 mo total) |
| Brand & IP Rights | Maintains focus on owned core franchises | Full creator autonomy for Hideo Kojima's vision |
Structured Output Telemetry (JSON Schema)
Live Schema Validated
Grounded on official announcement:
@PlayStation Status 2097875212427735146
• PlayStation Studios & KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS collaboration update