Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Why is Xbox betting big on Kojima?

The gaming industry is currently undergoing a structural transformation as the dominance of proprietary PC launchers wanes and the financial viability of massive, high-budget single-player projects faces intense scrutiny.

• Sony’s decision to drop Hideo Kojima’s 'Physint' project is likely driven by the financial risk of high-budget titles, as games like 'Death Stranding' require sales of 6 to 7 million copies to justify production costs estimated at $150 million to $200 million.
• Ubisoft is beginning to scale back its intrusive PC launcher on Steam, testing the removal of the requirement on 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' as part of a broader strategy to improve user experience.
• The AAA game industry is facing a structural shift where the traditional model of massive, high-cost investment is becoming unsustainable, leading to calls for a period of 'faceplanting' to force a transition toward more unconventional and cost-effective development methods.