Death Stranding Gets Surprise Xbox Release from Kojima Productions

Kojima Productions has just dropped a surprise announcement that Death Stranding will be released on Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X|S.

The critically acclaimed and award-winning game will be available on March 23, 2023, bringing Hideo Kojima's unique vision to a new audience of gamers.

Death Stranding is an action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players take on the role of Sam Bridges, a delivery man tasked with reconnecting isolated cities and communities. The game features a star-studded cast including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.

Death Stranding received widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2019, with many reviewers praising its innovative gameplay, beautiful visuals, and thought-provoking story. The game was nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards and won several, including Best Game Direction at The Game Awards 2019.

The Xbox release of Death Stranding comes as a surprise as the game was previously exclusive to PlayStation platforms. It is a significant move for Kojima Productions, which has a long-standing relationship with PlayStation.

The release of Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass is a major coup for Microsoft, as it brings one of the most critically acclaimed games of recent years to its subscription service. It is also a major win for gamers, as it gives them the opportunity to experience Kojima's unique vision on a new platform.