Today, Spike Chunsoft announced that Danganronpa 2×2 will be heading to consoles early 2027. With the news comes a release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC. This new version of the game will include the Slayhem Mode scenario (which features entirely new culprits and victims) and a revamped world map.
About Danganronpa 2×2’s New Content
Slayhem Mode
Danganronpa 2×2 lets players experience Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair in two different modes. Players can choose between the revamped scenario in “Original” mode, which retells the story from the 2012 release with enhanced visuals and updated presentation for modern game systems, and “Slayhem” mode which features a new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, but completely different storyline. Both options are available from the start of the game.
In “Slayhem” a certain incident triggers a dramatically different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. Slayhem offers approximately 20% more content than Original mode.
World Map
The World Map has undergone a major update in Danganronpa 2×2. Whereas Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair featured a side-scrolling map for traveling between locations, Danganronpa 2×2 introduces a 3D World Map that gives players a clearer sense of the island’s layout. Players can navigate the island however they prefer, whether by freely running across the map or instantly traveling to a selected destination. The 3D map, when displayed from a first-person perspective, also evokes a tropical atmosphere.
A Message From the Producer
To everyone who has supported Danganronpa 2×2,
While development has been progressing toward a 2026 release, we have decided to move the launch to early 2027. We will share a more specific release date at a later time.
We are continuing to work to bring you the best possible experience. We sincerely appreciate your patience as development continues, and we look forward to sharing further updates with you soon.
Shohei Sakakibara
Producer, Danganronpa 2×2
While the delay for Danganronpa 2×2 means we won’t get the game until next year, it’s exciting to see where it’ll go with the new content! Stay tuned for more gaming news here on Miso!
