Death Stranding - PC Game Pass Announcement Trailer

Kojima Productions and 505 Games are bringing Death Stranding to PC Game Pass on August 23rd!

[sparky77]

So crazy another 1st(ish) party Playstation title coming to Game Pass with Xbox achievements, such a weird timeline.

[crazyCoconuts]

It's odd that this is just PC Game Pass, and not Console. It's already been on PC for a few years, so it makes sense to get some extra revenue this late into the cycle (it's like a 3 year old game now). And it's not opening up to any new platforms.. guess they still aren't opening up to the console space, which is really where PS feels they're competing.

[Orchard]

Sony likely had little involvement in this, if any. They gave the PC publishing rights away to 505 games and KJP.

It’s very unlikely Sony would want to give anything to GP given Jim Ryan’s recent comments on its sub market dominance.

Sony have complete control over the console SKU, and it also uses the GG engine which won’t have support for Xbox - so that’s why you’ll never see this on an Xbox console (other than via streaming).

[crazyCoconuts]

@orchard, agreed. Sony's involvement was likely to contractually restrict this game from Xbox consoles in the first place, but not from PC.

[Jin_Sakai]

“It's odd that this is just PC Game Pass, and not Console.“

That’s because the PC port was published by 505 Games while the console version is published by Sony.

[Ryushaa]

People say Sony might have little involvement with DS, but they probably forget an important thing. DS uses Sony's own Game Engine from Guerrilla Games Studio, so they certainly locked consoles ports besides Playstation.

[CaptainHenry916]

It would be really weird if it was on Xbox gamepass. BTW you have to have a good gaming rig to play this at its best unless you don't care about Raytracing and DLSS in 4K 60fps to 120fps

[darthv72]

...or they could make it playable via cloud. Then anyone with a PC and internet could play. "Good gaming rig" be damned... haha

[CaptainHenry916]

With stuttering and lag lol

[Golfcoachh]

I have no issues with cloud. 200mb per sec. And no lag so
Yes please. Cloud!!!

[CaptainHenry916]

You must have good internet. Unfortunately everyone don't have good internet service to use cloud gaming

[YodaCracker]

Still a much lower barrier to access than an expensive gaming rig.

[InUrFoxHole]

I really dislike exclusives. It's so anti consumer. I prefer the xbox system but I also love some uncharted. Why should we have to buy a whole other system to enjoy software?

[Seraphim]

this isn't a first party game. Kojima owns his studio, not Sony. 1st party refers to Sony owned studios/games. Granted Sony partnered w/ Kojima when launching his new studio and for this game.... but end of the day they closed a deal w/ Kojima and that deal apparently allows Kojima to release the game elsewhere. nothing surprising or crazy about it really.

[rippermcrip]

Weeeee.

[AngainorG7X]

Weird times

[LordoftheCritics]

This game is amazing.

Use hacks to run through the dragged on bits and finish it.

FINISH IT. You won't regret it.

[CrimsonWing69]

We live in some strange times.

[Orchard]

The fact that this game is coming to GP is crazy.

Even more baffling than the MLB situation - that one at least made sense due to the MLB licensing and pressure.

Weird times.

[darthv72]

Isnt Kojima working on something with MS? Maybe he agreed to have 505 make it available to the MS store (for PC gamepass)

[Orchard]

Yep. This is likely just part of that deal - and a small part at that. His new IP will be a big deal.

[Chevalier]

How is this baffling? Sony isn't publishing the PC version. MLB on other consoles also aren't published by Sony either. So crazy is an absolute stretch.

[Lightning77]

But it is.

So are 505 games porting DS on everything all willy nilly? Sony gave 505 the greenlight to port it on PC and now Gamepass PC. It would be different if this was third party game but it's not. Sony owns DS, the engine and Assets all belong to Sony. The game being on GP PC is shocking especially considering the comments Sony made about Gamepass but here they are doing deals with the competition...

Yes it is surprising.

[Orchard]

Sony don't own the MLB. They do own Death Stranding.

Of course this is baffling/crazy. Downplay all you want, but a Sony owned IP, developed using Sony's in-house game engine showing up on GamePass was not something you, or anyone else, had on their bingo card.

[Pocahontas]

The own the show

[anast]

Xbox definitely needs some good games since they can't really make any of their own.

[RickRoland]

It’s still not on Xbox.

[thesoftware730]

First, it's not a good game.

Second, you seem a bit hurt by this to make such a comment.

Third, anger leads to the dark side. Try to relax a bit as I'm not seeing anyone on here making game-changing comments about this news, more so just commenting that another game Sony has a deep hand in appearing on GP.

[anast]

The game is far above any new IP that Xbox has put out in the last 20 years.

I like taking sides. I look at platforms not unlike someone that takes a side in a sporting match. The back and forth is fun to me.

I bet they make a bunch of knick-knacks, one okay new IP, and zero culture defining IPs this generation . Xbox does need the help if we are being realistic.

[thesoftware730]

I get that, but your side-taking is only warranted if someone presents an opposing argument. No one is claiming some great win for this or dissing Sony. Your comment then becomes a self-imposed troll comment for the sake of gaslighting.

I can understand a good argument or debate, that is partly why we all comment here, but dude every single thing MS does or turns you into this Sony-only, defending, deflecting machine.

I say this with respect, argue when there is an argument, criticize when criticism is warranted or no one will take you seriously. When you force it like in this thread, it just looks bad on you...you will never convince anyone to see your point this way.

[anast]

@ thesoft

These articles are fun. If there is no controversy. The posts die after 5 or 6. Enjoy the ride my man. Jump in have some fun, and stop projecting because it's only fun for me.

Xbox is prime for criticism. What have they really done on the last 20 years? Get a timed Sony exclusive? If I were in Xbox's corner I would be embarrassed.

[RedDevils]

Not good according to your fanboy jealously view right?

[MadLad]

I've seen the lineup of devs and IP being made under Microsoft nowadays. I'm not too worried about their future.
Apparently Sony is, considering they're openly saying they are.
I'm more worried about Sony's seemingly new focus on GaaS titles, being they built themselves off the good will made by making quality, traditional games.

Microsoft screwed up with the Xbox One, but have done a complete 180 since then. I'm watching Sony go from doing great with the PS4, to becoming highly anti-consumer; though they've slowly been doing that for a few generations now. They're just speeding up the process this generation.

Oh, and Death Stranding sucked for a lot of people. Was it a quality game? Sure. That doesn't change the fact many found it monotonous and lame.

[anast]

It doesn't change the fact that Death Stranding is better than any Xbox new IP in the last 20 years.

The 180 took 20 years and they still haven't produced a meaningful new IP. Buying a bunch of stiff can mean anything. It's a non argument at this point.

We will see if Xbox produces anything more than forgettable. Until then your argument is based on "potential".

[MadLad]

@anast

I think Microsoft is doing just fine with their games division.
I have a PS5 sitting right under my TV. I consider the PS4 one of the best consoles made. I'm one of a rare few who went out and bought a PS4 Pro.
Only talked crap on Xbox One the entire generation.
I'm watching Microsoft only get better in their games division, and I'm watching Sony only get more pathetic.

[anast]

@ Mad

Your argument: I have some Sony stuff. Therefore, I think Xbox is doing well and Sony is doing poorly....I may have oversimplified, but there isn't really much to go on.

If Xbox had any existing content that was above mediocre I would be all about it, but so far they have pushed a subscription service, desperately trying to push a cloud service, and access to good third party titles.

There is my evidence, now it's time for you to pony up

[Kubark]

DS is one of the games of all time. It is definitely a game.

[anast]

@ Mad

Thank you for joining in. I appreciate it.

[CaptainHenry916]

I think the Xbox gamers are confused. This game is not going to Xbox gamepass

[Auron]

Not throwing shade but.. It definately would be more impactful on console.. pc users have had access to this game for awhile... but pc gamepass is def nice for those who havent pulled the trigger yet.

[RickRoland]

Exactly this announcement doesn’t change anything

[thesoftware730]

Was it supposed to? and who said it did or would.

It's a subpar game, that didn't change anything for anyone, even at its original launch.

chill for a bit, people are just commenting on the rarity of a game backed by Sony being on GP again.

[MadLad]

It means a lot, if you take the word of the people who claim it's the best game ever.

[ichdich]

This game is amazing.

[Father__Merrin]

It's been on pc for years? At least xbox fa s can get happy that a good AAA game is on gamepass as there was a rumoured leaked memo that Zero xbox 1st party games to come on Gamepass I think 2022, So the fact that they are so happy DS is coming to PC gamepass is proof they haven't really any games apart from what they browse on gamepass

[Orchard]

This is just a side thing though. The main thing is, Kojimas next big IP will be exclusive to Xbox console and PC.

That’s huge - this is just a small pallet cleanser / gesture.

[Jericho1337]

Interesting take… I imagine most GP subscribers will appreciate the value of getting games on PC and Xbox. I suppose you’re the type of person happy to pay full price for a ‘remake’ though, so I can see how you’ve done the mental gymnastics here.

[Petebloodyonion]

Are Xbox fans happy about seeing this game on Gamepass? By judging by the comments it's more PS fans that need to rain on the parade :)
- Remembering us that it's only on PC.
- It's been out on PC for several years (despite the same ppl praising Death Stranding on PS+).
- Taking the 100000000 jabs about a good AAA game this year on Gamepass.

I'm sure we will also have Death Stranding is way overrated soon.

And FYI As Dusk Fall just released and it's quite good.

[HardKnockKid24]

At this point, a company can put out the exact same game on PS and Xbox but name the first Game A and the second one Game B and fanboys will say the PS exclusive is a 10 and the other game is a 5. It’s beyond me why people can’t just let folks enjoy what they like. There are great games on both consoles.

[wiz7191]

No Xbox gamer is checking for this game trust and believe .. it’s plenty of games on PC Gamepass I’ll check way before this walking simulator , it seems like you Sony fans are growing more angry that over time more and more games are going to the PC.

[Gamehard]

But it's already been on PC a couple years now?

[wiz7191]

@gamehard exactly and from what Sonys been saying they’ll be releasing more first party titles , also releasing them closer to their original release dates. Given Microsoft does need improvement in first party titles , But Sony only gamers can no longer use that argument that it’s no exclusives since the same game can be played on PC.

[Elda]

It's not releasing on XB or XB Gamepass it's releasing on PC Gamepass.

[MadLad]

2023 is going to be heavy for Microsoft. I'll wait to see your spin when that happens.

[DOMination-]

"as there was a rumoured leaked memo that Zero xbox 1st party games to come on Gamepass I think 2022"

Obsidian have a couple of games coming out later in the year

[KillBill]

Well technically that first party IP Deathloop (which Sony paid for 1yr timed exclusivity) is dropping onto Game Pass at the end of Sony's exclusivity contract which is September. Though Microsoft can't say anything about it at all until the end of that contract. Those playing the console war game might want to watch out for 2023. Doesn't look to favor Sony in the least.

[Petebloodyonion]

I'm not a big fan of Death Stranding but I will say that this announcement (plus the recent release of classic Bethesda games) gives some value to PC Gamepass in having different games compared to console.
PPL seems to forget that console Gamepass and PC Gamepass are 2 distinctive services (combined with GP ultimate) and most often than not PC gamepass is often the poor child receiving the exact same games with 1-2 resources/strategy/building game.

[gold_drake]

im not sure why everyone thinks "weird times".

it might bave been a playstation exclusive, but we didnt know for how many years. or what the contract looked like.

[moriarty1889]

Weird to say the least.

[Fishy Fingers]

Never really interested me, looked rather boring but I'll give it a go for the sake of a download.

[ocelot07]

What's weird about it? This game has been on pc for roughly 2 years I think. Now if say Horizon or Spider man or god of war came to PC gamepass I would be a little surprised.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Blah. Game is trash imo. We’ll it’s not trash but it’s not fun to play. It felt like a choir. Keeping my balance and all that crap, tons of menu’s to navigate through. I just didn’t like it. Maybe if I played a few more hours it would have gotten better but after sitting through long cut scenes and dealing with tapping left trigger right trigger every few seconds I just couldn’t take it. People will disagree with my opinion and that’s fine but this is one game on PlayStation that Xbox fanboys shouldn’t have been jealous of. Now GoW is a different story…

[caffman]

So I can play it on my PC with an xbox controller. Sweet.

[ocelot07]

Been available to play on PV with a Xbox controller for over 2 years. Can even be played on the steam deck.

[Donjune]

Stop trying to downplay these events. Fanboys are passed! You can fool some ,but not me. Your feelings are hurt right now...

[thesoftware730]

This game is wack.

[Elda]

It's not releasing on XB it's releasing on PC Gamepass.

[Traecy]

It's not even the director's cut.

[MadLad]

Most games that come to Gamepass are typically the "complete" edition, even when they don't show it.

[CrimsonWing69]

Does anyone know if this game’s achievements will show up on Xbox? I think it’d be funny to have the full 1000 for a Sony game showing up on your Xbox achievements. I’m not really sure how PC Game Pass works in conjunction with Xbox. I only ever play games on Steam if I go PC.

[Orchard]

They will show up, it's all one profile/account. I play on PC GamePass, don't play an Xbox but you can see my achievements on the Xbox iPhone app & website.

[CrimsonWing69]

That’s pretty cool. I appreciate the reply!

[Orchard]

Anytime! Good luck on the 100%ing!

[MegaLogic]

Great......now the game will suck on multiple platforms

[MichaelKnight83]

Meh i already beat it on PS5

[MadLad]

Awesome for you.
Now more can play it, just not on PS5.

[MichaelKnight83]

Good for them

[KingBowser]

DS was one of the best games of last gen. Great addition

[Kekewei]

It's not that weird if you realize that Call of Duty, the xbox 1st party giant soon will-be , will also be on playstation. Sony just show some cheap goodwill ahead...

[TheColbertinator]

Very nice

[Stanjara]

There it is boys.