Death Stranding, the world’s best-reviewed virtual walking simulator, is going to be a PlayStation 4 exclusive for a little bit longer. Kojima Productions has revealed that the PC version had to be delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which forced the developer to close temporarily. Instead of its original June 2 release date, Death Stranding will now debut on the PC on July 14, 2020.
“Following the temporary closure of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, we have had to delay the PC launch of DEATH STRANDING to July 14, 2020, to allow more development time amidst the current work-from-home orders in place,” the studio tweeted. “Thank you all for your patience and continued support!”
Following the temporary closure of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, we have had to delay the PC launch of DEATH STRANDING to July 14, 2020, to allow more development time amidst the current work-from-home orders in place. Thank you all for your patience and continued support!#keeponkeepingon pic.twitter.com/euOmebcdQj
— KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) (@KojiPro2015_EN) April 21, 2020
Death Stranding for the PC was originally announced in March for Steam and the Epic Games Store. Aside from improved visuals, the PC version will feature an exclusive Photo Mode, as well as support for ultra-wide monitors and higher frame rates. There also appears to be a weird Half-Life crossover, in which players can presumably apply Headcrab and Valve-themed accessories to protagonist Sam Bridges.