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Death Stranding on Steam

Death Stranding, developed by Kojima Productions and published by 505 Games, has been available on Steam since June 2, 2020. The game is an open-world action-adventure title that combines unique gameplay mechanics with a narrative-driven experience. It was initially released for PlayStation 4 in November 2019 and later ported to PC with enhancements like higher frame rates, ultra-wide monitor support, and additional content, including crossovers with Half-Life and Cyberpunk 2077.

Director's Cut Edition

The Death Stranding: Director's Cut, an expanded version of the game, launched on Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 30, 2022. This edition includes:

• New missions, areas, and storylines.
• Additional weapons, vehicles, and gameplay features.
• Enhanced visuals with high frame rate support and ultra-wide monitor compatibility.
• A competitive ranking system and minigames like a racetrack and firing range.

Players who owned the original Death Stranding on Steam had the option to upgrade to the Director's Cut for $9.99 at launch.

Steam Features

The game supports several Steam-specific features:

• Achievements
• Trading cards
• Points Shop content, including animated avatars and profile decorations.

Save Transfers

Players migrating from other platforms like Epic Games can transfer their save files to Steam. However, achievements tied to save progress may not automatically unlock unless replayed or completed again.

Reception

Death Stranding has been praised for its innovative "strand gameplay," which incorporates social elements such as shared structures and resources between players. It received strong reviews on Metacritic (86/100) and has been described as a genre-defying experience.