Death Stranding Director’s Cut joins Xbox Game Pass

Kojima’s definitive edition lands on Game Pass for PC, Series X|S, cloud, and handheld

January 21, 2026 — DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut is now available with Xbox Game Pass across PC and Xbox Series X|S, with support also listed for cloud and handheld play for eligible members.

If you’ve been following the game’s continued momentum, you might also want to revisit our coverage of Death Stranding’s 20 million “Porters” milestone.

This is the expanded, feature-rich version of Hideo Kojima’s genre-bending journey, putting you back in the boots of Sam Porter Bridges as he reconnects a fractured society across a shattered America.

DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut — Official Trailer

Video: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (YouTube)

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What the Director’s Cut adds

If you played the original and never circled back, the Director’s Cut is built around meaningful extras — including a new Ruined Factory location, new traversal and delivery tools, and expanded combat and training options.

New location: the Ruined Factory (underground compound with fresh threats).
New delivery assists: cargo catapults, ramps, and a stabiliser for safer weight shifts and landings.
Expanded combat: more melee moves (including a dropkick) plus the Maser Gun to stun and short-circuit.
Practice and compete: firing range loadout testing and a racetrack with time-attack challenges.
Extra mobility: Buddy Bots can help you traverse the wastelands with less friction.

Handheld note for ROG Xbox Ally owners

Xbox’s listing for this drop includes a Handheld label — meaning it’s marked as optimized for handheld play — which should be good news if you’re planning to play on devices like the ROG Xbox Ally line.