Death Stranding Director’s Cut, a definitive vision of the critically acclaimed and genre-defying action game from Hideo Kojima, is now additionally available to play on Xbox Series X|S and Luna, Amazon’s Cloud Gaming platform, as part of the game’s fifth anniversary celebrations, developer Kojima Productions and publisher 505 Games have announced. The Xbox Series X|S version of the game is 50% off for a limited time ($19.99), while Amazon Prime members can experience the game at no extra cost as part of their membership in December for one month, beginning on December 1 at 9 a.m. (PST). A press release that Kojima Productions shared also notes how the studio now has “full ownership” of the Death Stranding IP (see below for a statement from Hideo Kojima, as well as an official description for the game).
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. – Hideo Kojima
Death Stranding Director’s Cut challenges players to reconnect a fractured society after the cataclysmic ‘Death Stranding’ event. This has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society. Carrying the disconnected remnants of humanity’s future in his hands, players take the role of Sam Bridges as he embarks on a mission to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.
Director’s Cut is the definitive experience which also introduces a new ‘Ruined Factory’ location, a treacherous underground compound packed with fresh dangers. Sam also now has a wealth of new delivery assists, from cargo catapults and ramps, to a stabiliser which features thrusters that assist with cargo weight shifts and reduce the impact of landing when jumping from high areas. Melee combat has been amped up with the addition of more moves including a drop kick, whilst the new Maser Gun can stun enemies and short-circuit vehicles temporarily with electricity. Finding the perfect weapon loadout is now achievable thanks to the new firing range location, whilst the new Racetrack enables players to race and compete in time-attack competitions against other players who are connected online. Protagonist Sam Bridges can even ride Buddy Bots to traverse the wastelands with greater ease.