On Thursday, Death Stranding publisher 505 Studios announced in that the hit game has been launched for Xbox Series X/S. This surprise release comes with the news that Kojima Productions now owns the Death Stranding IP, previously held by Sony.
The game’s unexpected arrival on Xbox brings with it a hefty 50% launch discount, making it an attractive option for curious gamers and longtime fans. But it’s not just the price that’s turning heads—it’s what this means for the future of Kojima’s creations.
With Kojima Productions now in control of the Death Stranding IP, the gaming landscape could see some significant shifts. This change might lead to faster releases and simultaneous launches on multiple platforms for future Kojima projects, including the highly anticipated Death Stranding 2.
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Interestingly, Death Stranding on Xbox still uses Guerrilla Games’ Decima engine. It appears that both companiess reached a licensing agreement for this release. The collaboration hints at a more open approach to game development and distribution for Kojima Studios in the future.
With the latest release, Xbox players can experience Kojima’s vision in its most complete form. The decision to publish the game on Microsoft’s gaming platform joins the latest trend towards cross-platform availability. By bringing Death Stranding to Xbox, Kojima Productions expands their audience and sets the stage for future releases.
While Death Stranding 2 is still being funded by Sony, this IP ownership change opens up new possibilities. We might see the sequel on other consoles like Xbox or even the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, though perhaps not at launch.
