Death Stranding Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC

The PC version of Hideo Kojima’s Excellence is about to head to Microsoft’s subscription video game service.

Unexpectedly, an original creation from Kojima Productions for Sony Interactive Entertainment will be available on August 23 on Xbox Game Pass for PC:

In case you didn’t know, Death Stranding is all about connections. Therefore, we are excited to connect more players to this world and its fantastic community. Over the past few years, we’ve been fortunate to reach so many gamers and host social events for them on our social channels, and we can’t wait for Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers to join us for the upcoming events!

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The Xbox Game Pass version of Death Stranding for PC (Windows 10/11) is similar to the Epic Games Store version but does not include the new Director’s Cut features available on PS5 and Steam. However, in addition to features such as an ultra-wide mode, photo mode, very high frame rate, and content from well-known franchises, new players will be able to unlock bonus content such as goggles or the chiral “Ludens Mask”(color variant), Silver and Gold Power Skeletons, silver and gold off-road skeletons, as well as silver and gold armor plates.

How can Microsoft offer the PC version of Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass?

If Death Stranding is licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PC version is published by 505 Games. So the American giant didn’t have to negotiate with its Japanese rival to lure the one-of-a-kind open-world adventure game to Xbox Game Pass for PC, although some of the royalties will go to your pocket. SIE.

A representative from Sony Interactive Entertainment stated:

Issues with the release of Death Stranding for PC are being handled by Kojima Productions and 505 Games. We are not participating in this promotion.

New Death Stranding Trailer Launches Xbox Game Pass for PC

Playing as Sam Porter Bridges, played by actor Norman Reedus, players will embark on a journey through an America devastated by a series of supernatural events. Death Stranding from Kojima Productions offers an exciting adventure, exodus to the West with the goal of reuniting what is left of humanity. For the first time, the Microsoft community will be able to experience this unique experience through Xbox Game Pass for PC. With the Social Strand system, they will feel that they are not alone. Using their hard-earned resources, they will help make this world a less hostile environment for themselves and others. Highways, ziplines, sheds and all sorts of structures will make it easier for carriers to travel, and those who take the initiative will earn likes.