Death Stranding Director's Cut has been surprise-released on Xbox Series X|S. Here are the key details:
1. Release Date: November 7, 2024, exactly five years after its initial PS4 launch.
2. Platforms: Available on Xbox Series X and S, as well as Windows PC.
3. Publisher: 505 Games is handling the Xbox and PC release.
4. Pricing: Launched with a 50% discount, making it available for $19.99 for a limited time.
5. Features:
- High frame rate
- Photo mode
- Ultra-wide monitor support
- Cross-over content from Half-Life and Cyberpunk 2077
- Xbox-specific features like Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud saves
6. IP Ownership: Kojima Productions now has full ownership of the Death Stranding intellectual property.
This release marks the end of Death Stranding's console exclusivity with PlayStation, opening up the game to a new audience on Xbox platforms. The timing suggests that Sony's exclusivity deal for the game has expired, allowing for this multi-platform release.
