After weeks of rumors and leaks, publisher 505 Games has confirmed its plans to release Death Stranding Director’s Cut for PC at the end of March. Leaks regarding the PC version of Death Stranding Director’s Cut came earlier this month, courtesy of an unspecified source with alleged access to a relevant press release.
Sony Interactive Entertainment released the latest iteration of Death Stranding on PlayStation 5 in September 2021. Notably, the Director’s Cut included new content in the form of improved combat mechanics, race tracks, and some additional story missions. Kojima Productions’ remastered experience, of course, includes more than its share of next-gen enhancements, including native 4K visuals in Fidelity Mode, Performance Mode with up to 60 frames per second, 3D audio, and haptic feedback support. DualSense and adaptive triggers. The Director’s Cut of Death Stranding for PS5 also included a Digital Deluxe Edition that included a digital art book, additional colors for in-game costumes, and a PSN avatar set.
505 Games and Kojima Productions have announced that Death Stranding Director’s Cut It’s finally coming to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store this spring on March 30. Those who own the base version will be able to upgrade to the Director’s Cut through the in-game store for $9.99, the companies say in a press release. The new version will cost $39.99 for the others; however, Steam users can take advantage of the Lunar Sale, which reduces the price of the base game by 70%. With the purchase of the Director’s Cut, players will have access to higher frame rates, ultra-fast monitor support, Death Stranding’s Cyberpunk 2077 crossover content, and in-game bonuses ranging from a digital art book and power gloves. gold to additional backpack patches and new BB pod customization options.
In terms of performance and graphical fidelity, it doesn’t look like the jump from the original version to the Director’s Cut is going to be as noticeable for PC gamers as it was for PS5 owners. Still, PC users who haven’t yet walked a mile in Sam Bridges’ boots may find the experience well worth exploring, especially with the additional in-game offerings.
Death Stranding It originally arrived on PS4 in November 2019, offering a unique Kojima-made adventure quite unlike anything else on the market. Several months later, 505 Games brought the title to PC, effectively opening the door to a whole new audience. As of March 2021, Death Stranding had moved five million units across the PS4 and PC platforms.