Death Stranding: Director’s Cut Now Available on Xbox Series X|S

After years of exclusivity, Death Stranding has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S, surprising fans of Hideo Kojima’s groundbreaking game. The newly launched Director’s Cut edition is available at a 50% discount for a limited time, allowing Xbox players to experience the game’s enhanced content and new features.

Originally launched as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in 2019, Death Stranding is the first title Kojima Productions released after splitting from Konami. The game's release on Xbox marks a significant shift, as Sony’s exclusivity agreement expired, paving the way for the game’s broader availability. Published by 505 Games, the Director’s Cut version had already expanded to other platforms, including PC, Mac, and iOS, before landing on Xboxlayers Can Expect in Death Stranding Director’s Cut

In Death Stranding Director’s Cut, players embody Sam Porter Bridges in a post-apocalyptic world, where they must reconnect humanity after the “Death Stranding” event has torn society apart. The Director’s Cut enhances the original gameplay with new features like the Ruined Factory location—a challenging environment filled with new threats—as well as cargo catapults, thruster stabilizers, and even Buddy Bots to help traverse the hazardous terrain.

Kojima Productions has also enhanced combat mechanics in the Director’s Cut, introducing moves like the drop kick and the Maser Gun to stun adversaries. There’s also a firing range for practicing weapon loadouts and a Racetrack where players can compete in online time trials against others .

Kojima Productions expands Control Over the Death Stranding Franchise

The Xbox release coincides with a broader expansion of Kojima Productions’ ownership over the Death Stranding IP, which the studio now fully controls. Hideo Kojima has expressed excitement about bringing Death Stranding to the Xbox community, and his studio is committed to connecting more players worldwide. This release follows other major announcements from Kojima Productions, including Death Stranding 2, expected to launch exclusively on PS5 in 2025, and a live-action adaptation in development with A24 .

While Kojima Productions working on Death Stranding 2, the Xbox port of the Director’s Cut has fans speculating whether the sequel might eventually make its way to Xbox as well. For now, however, the Xbox community has plenty to explore with Sam Porter Bridges’ journey through the haunting landscapes of Death Stranding.