Death Stranding Makes Surprise Xbox Debut as Kojima Gains IP Control

TL;DR
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding Director's Cut, previously a PlayStation console exclusive, has unexpectedly launched on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 11 with Xbox Play Anywhere support. This move, facilitated by Kojima Productions' acquisition of full rights to the franchise, raises the possibility of Death Stranding 2 also coming to Xbox. The game's arrival on Xbox marks a significant win for Microsoft, which has been expanding its gaming portfolio by acquiring previously PlayStation-exclusive titles.
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- PlayStation just lost a key console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S out of nowhere, and it has Xbox Play Anywhere with Windows 11 too Windows Central
- Death Stranding just got a surprise launch on Xbox Series X as Kojima Productions now has full ownership of the IP and plans to bring it to more platforms Gamesradar
- Death Stranding Surprise-Launches on Xbox Series X and S as Kojima Productions Takes Control of the IP IGN
- Death Stranding IP Now Belongs to Kojima Productions Insider Gaming
- Surprise! Death Stranding Director's Cut is available now on Xbox Series X/S for just £18 Eurogamer
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