DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX GAME PASSNews

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX GAME PASS ACROSS PC AND CONSOLE

The Critically Acclaimed Game Is Free To Access To All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium Subscribers

January 21, 2026 – KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and 505 Games are proud to announce that DEATH STRANDING DIRECTORS CUT, the definitive version of Hideo Kojima's Genre-Defying Epic, is now available for Xbox Game Pass across PC and console, only for subscribers on the Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate tiers.

In DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, take on 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. Guide Sam and reconnect a fractured society after a cataclysmic event known as the 'Death Stranding' opens the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world.

DEATH STRANDING 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.

The ground-breaking experience from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT also features the acting and voice talents led by a star-studded cast including Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and Lindsay Wagner.

The Xbox version of DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT has also recently received an update to optimise the game for handhelds, so owners of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally devices will also be able to play the game on the go!

Purchase DEATH STRANDING DIRECTORS CUT through the Xbox Games Store.

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About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.   

About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS

Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16^th, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of "From Sapiens to Ludens". On November 8^th, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4. Since its original release, DEATH STRANDING has launched on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation®5, PC, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, received numerous game awards and reached a cumulative player base of over 20 million worldwide in March 2025. The sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH recently launched exclusively on PlayStation®5. In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. In 2023, in partnership with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, the studio officially announced OD, an experience that will explore the concept of testing your fear threshold – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. In 2024, in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, the studio confirmed PHYSINT, a new action-espionage game is in development.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS also recently celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary via a BEYOND THE STRAND live-stream event that included updates on future projects, new partnerships, panel discussions and highlighted DEATH STRANDING franchise expansion plans including the animated film project DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO, an animated TV series announced for Disney+ titled DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS, and a live-action feature film adaptation of the world of DEATH STRANDING from the independent entertainment production company A24.

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