As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the release of Death Stranding 2, questions surrounding its availability on Xbox platforms continue to grow. Since the launch of the Death Stranding Director’s Cut on Xbox Series X|S, speculation has arisen about the feasibility of the sequel making its way to Microsoft’s consoles. This article delves into the current landscape of this much-discussed franchise and examines the potential for an Xbox version in the future.
Will Death Stranding 2 Come To Xbox?
The release of Death Stranding 2 is currently under the publication of Sony, which also published the original title in 2019. This suggests that it is highly unlikely the sequel will be available for Xbox users on launch day. Historically, Death Stranding was not made available on another platform until the PC release in 2020, after which Xbox users had to wait an additional four years before gaining access to the game on Series X|S.
This trend indicates that the release cadence for Death Stranding 2 could mirror that of its predecessor. However, there is a possibility that the wait time for an Xbox version might be shorter this time around. With Kojima Productions now fully owning the intellectual property (IP), which was confirmed alongside the Xbox release of the Director’s Cut, there is optimism about the potential for future cross-platform launches.
Who Would Publish Death Stranding 2 On Xbox?
All previous iterations of Death Stranding outside of the PlayStation version were published by 505 Games, making them the most likely candidate to assist in bringing the sequel to Xbox. However, since Kojima Productions now retains complete control over the series, the studio is equipped to choose its partners for publication.
As of now, the only confirmed release for Death Stranding 2 is on the PS5, which further complicates the timeline for future Xbox availability. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that Kojima Productions may seek to broaden the game’s reach to other platforms in due course, with hopes that the Xbox community will receive the sequel sooner rather than later.
