Spike Chunsoft has introduced that Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed to early 2027.
The studio behind the Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair remaster confirmed it’s going to now not make its beforehand deliberate 2026 launch schedule, with a statement revealed by producer Shohei Sakakibara. Spike Chunsoft didn’t verify precisely why it determined to delay Danganronpa 2×2 however did try to cushion the blow with first particulars a couple of new story remix function known as Slayhem Mode.
“Whereas growth has been progressing towards a 2026 launch, we have now determined to transfer the launch to early 2027,” Sakakibara stated. “We are going to share a extra particular launch date at a later time.
“We’re persevering with to work to deliver you the absolute best expertise. We sincerely recognize your persistence as growth continues, and we glance ahead to sharing additional updates with you quickly.”
As for Danganronpa 2×2’s Slayhem Mode, gamers had been informed to anticipate it to function a brand new model of the unique 2012 expertise that tells a “fully totally different storyline.” All we all know in regards to the mode for now could be that it follows a brand new chain of occasions with ” totally different victims, culprits, and tips” and options about 20% extra content material than Danganronpa 2×2’s Unique mode. Each story choices might be obtainable from the start of the sport.
Spike Chunsoft additionally took its delay announcement as a possibility to verify that Danganronpa 2×2 comes with 3D world map as a substitute of a side-scrolling map. Character portraits have additionally been up to date. You may see in-development screenshots beneath.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair followers had been informed they’d have the ability to revisit the story of Monokuma and Hope’s Peak Academy when Danganronpa 2×2 was introduced throughout a Nintendo Direct later final yr. Though it is not anticipated to launch for a couple of months later than followers might have anticipated, it’s nonetheless on observe to launch for PC, Nintendo Swap, Swap 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Collection X | S.
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