505 Games has announced that Death Stranding: Director's Cut is now available on Xbox Series X|S, currently on sale for 50% off at £17.49 in the UK. The game includes the 'Play Anywhere' feature, allowing access to both console and PC versions. Enhancements include high frame rate performance modes, a dedicated photo mode, and ultra-wide support for PC. The game features crossover content from Valve's Half-Life series and CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. The release follows a five-year exclusivity period with Sony, which has now ended. A sequel, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, is in development exclusively for PlayStation 5. Kojima Productions has reportedly re-acquired the rights to the Death Stranding franchise, allowing for potential future releases on Xbox. Additionally, Hideo Kojima's upcoming project, OD, was announced for Xbox consoles, featuring a cast that includes Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and Udo Kier.
Insomniac's community manager, Aaron Jason Espinoza, confirmed the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC on January 30, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Game Store. Two editions will be offered: the Standard Edition, which includes all free updates from the PlayStation 5, and the Digital Deluxe Edition, which features early unlocks, five extra skill points, enhanced photo mode features, and five exclusive suits. There will be no additional story content for the PC version, but previously released post-launch content, including New Game+ and new suits, will be included. Insomniac recently experienced a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive information, leading to the cancellation of a previously leaked DLC roadmap. The game had a budget of 5 million and sold over 11 million units by April 2024, including 2.5 million units in the first 24 hours. Insomniac has also faced layoffs, which were leaked before official announcements.