Kojima Productions has indeed gained full ownership of the Death Stranding IP, marking a significant development in the gaming industry. This change was announced alongside the surprise launch of Death Stranding Director's Cut on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC on November 7, 2024.
Key points:
1. Full IP ownership: Kojima Productions now has complete control over the Death Stranding intellectual property, moving away from its previous Sony ownership.
2. Expanded platform availability: The game is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Amazon Luna, in addition to its existing PlayStation and PC releases.
3. Launch details: Death Stranding Director's Cut was released at a base price of $40 USD, with a 50% launch discount to celebrate its surprise release.
4. Significance: This move allows Kojima Productions to bring the award-winning IP to more platforms and audiences, potentially reaching a wider player base.
5. Milestone: Death Stranding has achieved 16 million players worldwide.
This development opens up new possibilities for the franchise's future, including potential releases on various platforms. It's worth noting that Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is still scheduled as a Sony-published PS5 exclusive for 2025.
『DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT』Xbox Series X|S版発表、いきなり配信開始。デス・ストランディングIPは今後コジプロが保有 - AUTOMATON
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONSと505 Gamesは11月7日、『DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT』のXbox Series X|S/PC（Microsoft Store）版を発表し、本日より配信開始した。価格は4980円。
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