Publisher 505 Games and developer Kojima Productions have released Death Stranding Director’s Cut for Xbox Series, PC via Microsoft Store, and Luna, the companies announced. November 8 marks the fifth anniversary of the original Death Stranding‘s release on PlayStation 4.
While the game will regularly cost $39.99, it is currently available at a limited-time 50 percent-off discount price of $19.99.
Additionally, Kojima Productions confirmed that the studio now has full ownership of the Death Stranding intellectual property, and will focus on bringing the property to more platforms and audiences. The property was previously a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
“It is my pleasure to finally announce that Death Stranding Director’s Cut will be delivered to Xbox players,” Kojima Productions boss Hideo Kojima said in a press release. “I would like to thank all the fans who have stayed connected with us as well as everyone in the Xbox community who have been patiently waiting. Kojima Productions (Death Stranding) will continue to connect more and more players around the world, so please stay tuned.”
Death Stranding Director’s Cut first launched for PlayStation 5 on September 24, 2021, followed by PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on March 30, 2022, and iOS and Mac on January 30, 2024. Sony Interactive Entertainment published the PlayStation 5 version and the PlayStation 4 version of the original game, and will also publish Death Stranding 2: On the Beach when it launches for PlayStation 5 in 2025.
Here is an overview of the game, via Kojima Productions:
The ground-breaking experience from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding Director’s Cut also features the acting and voice talents led by a star-studded cast including Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges, Mads Mikkelsen, Lea Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and Lindsay Wagner.
Death Stranding Director’s Cut challenges players to reconnect a fractured society after the cataclysmic “Death Stranding” event. This has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society. Carrying the disconnected remnants of humanity’s future in his hands, players take the role of Sam Bridges as he embarks on a mission to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.
Director’s Cut is the definitive experience which also introduces a new ‘Ruined Factory’ location, a treacherous underground compound packed with fresh dangers. Sam also now has a wealth of new delivery assists, from cargo catapults and ramps, to a stabiliser which features thrusters that assist with cargo weight shifts and reduce the impact of landing when jumping from high areas. Melee combat has been amped up with the addition of more moves including a drop kick, whilst the new Maser Gun can stun enemies and short-circuit vehicles temporarily with electricity. Finding the perfect weapon loadout is now achievable thanks to the new firing range location, whilst the new Racetrack enables players to race and compete in time-attack competitions against other players who are connected online. Protagonist Sam Bridges can even ride Buddy Bots to traverse the wastelands with greater ease.