KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and videogame publisher 505 Games proudly announce the release of the award-winning DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT for PC, Hideo Kojima’s definitive vision of his critically-acclaimed and genre-defying epic. Available today via Steam and the Epic Games Store for PC, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT expands upon the award-winning adventure with an array of new features, including an extended storyline, new stealth missions, and combat abilities, inventory, buildable structures, cosmetic options, and more.
Most notably, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT now includes the ‘Ruined Factory’ location, a treacherous underground compound packed with fresh dangers, plus Sam now has a wealth of new delivery assists, from cargo catapults and ramps to a stabiliser function. Melee combat has been amped up with enhanced moves such as the dropkick, whilst the new Maser Gun pacifies enemies with electricity. Finding the perfect weapon loadout is now achievable thanks to the new firing range location, whilst vehicles can be raced on the new racetrack minigame. Protagonist Sam Bridges can even ride Buddy Bots to traverse the wastelands with greater ease.
Coming soon, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT will also support Intel’s new Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) graphics technology for an unparalleled experience on PC. XeSS uses machine learning for elevated game performance and enables players to explore the unique environment of DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT in staggering graphical detail.
Existing owners of DEATH STRANDING can upgrade to the DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT for the price of $9.99 by installing the current game and purchasing through the in-game storefront. They will also be able to seamlessly transfer across any previous game saves. Those discovering the DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT for the first time can buy Kojima’s ultimate version for $39.99.
505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading consoles, PC (Steam and GoG), and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Publishing highlights in premium games include Remedy Entertainment’s critically-acclaimed Control, Typhoon Studios’ comedic action-exploration game Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Indivisible, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Last Day of June, PAYDAY 2, Terraria, Portal Knights, ABZÛ and Virginia. Free-to-play publishing highlights include Battle Islands, Gems of War, and Hawken. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Dead by Daylight, and Inside/Limbo. Upcoming titles include Hideo Kojima’s DEATH STRANDING for PC. 505 Games has offices in California, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, and Japan. The company works with a network of distribution and sub-licensing partners in all other markets.
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 16th, 2015 Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of “From Sapiens to Ludens.”On November 8th, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation 4 and is now available for PC. Since its release, DEATH STRANDING has received numerous game awards and achieved worldwide acclaim. 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.