In a surprising turn of events, 505 Games has announced that Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is now available on Xbox Series X|S. This unexpected release comes with an enticing offer: the game is currently on sale for 50% off, priced at just £17.49 in the UK. Additionally, players can enjoy the benefits of the ‘Play Anywhere’ feature, granting access to both console and PC versions of the game.
Unite the divided – One more time!@KojiPro2015EN's DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is now available on @Xbox Series X|S.We can't wait to welcome more Porters to this incredible community.💚 https://t.co/iX7t7D1zZR#505Games #DeathStranding #DS5th pic.twitter.com/FiPbWahadU— 505 Games (@505_Games) November 7, 2024
The Director’s Cut boasts a range of enhancements, including high frame rate performance modes, a dedicated photo mode, and ultra-wide support for PC gamers. Notably, it also features crossover content from renowned franchises such as Valve Corporation’s Half-Life series and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077.
Five Years in the Making
As the game celebrates its fifth anniversary, its arrival on Xbox consoles raises intriguing questions about the past exclusivity agreements. It appears that Sony may have secured the rights for a five-year period, which has now elapsed. Meanwhile, a sequel titled Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is currently in development, remaining exclusive to PlayStation 5. However, reports from Automaton-media suggest that Kojima Productions has re-acquired the rights to the Death Stranding franchise, leaving the door open for potential future releases on Xbox.
While console players may face a lengthy wait for Death Stranding 2, they can look forward to Hideo Kojima’s upcoming project, OD, which was recently announced for Xbox consoles during the Game Awards. This new title promises to explore the concept of testing fear thresholds, blurring the lines between gaming and film. The teaser revealed notable cast members, including Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and Udo Kier, who will take on lead roles in this intriguing venture.
