‘Death Stranding’ Is Finally Available On Xbox Consoles After Five Years

'Death Stranding' (Image: Kojima Production)

Kojima Production’s action-adventure shooter game, Death Stranding, was released exclusively on the PlayStation4 back in 2019 and then on PC in 2020. However, it was not until last week that Xbox players were able to play the award-winning game on their consoles.

On Nov. 7, the video game publisher 505 Games brought Death Stranding Director’s Cut to Xbox Series X and S as well as Windows PC. The game’s release onto Xbox was also accompanied by a 50% launch discount, so fans can purchase the game for $19.99 until Nov. 22.

Due to the timing of this launch being on the fifth anniversary of the game’s original release date, it seems that the deal Kojima Productions made with Sony for console exclusivity has now expired meaning it is now within their rights to release Death Stranding on other platforms. One note to press confirms this as it reads “Kojima Productions will continue its focus on bringing their award-winning IP, Death Stranding to more platforms and audiences.” Kojima Productions has also announced that they now possess full ownership of Death Stranding as intellectual property.

Hideo Kojima himself spoke on this milestone for the game and said: “It is my pleasure to finally announce that Death Stranding Director’s Cut will be delivered to Xbox players. I would like to thank all the fans who have stayed connected with us as well as everyone in the Xbox community who have been patiently waiting. Kojima Productions (Death Stranding) will continue to connect more and more players around the world, so please stay tuned.”

Death Stranding’s release on Xbox may have been worth the wait for fans since they are granted the Director’s Cut version of the game from day one. This version of the game includes bonus features such as new in-game locations to explore. Players also have access to new delivery assists, and melee combat in the Director’s Cut is improved with the addition of new fighting moves.

There is also a new weapon, the Maser Gun, which can “stun enemies and short-circuit vehicles temporarily with electricity.” There is even an added firing range location so players can test their weapons. New online multiplayer features are available, and the game’s protagonist, Sam Bridgers, can now travel through the wastelands of the game easier by riding on Buddy Bots.

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