Danganronpa 2x2 Delayed to Early 2027, New Scenario Titled 'Slayhem'
The delay and the substantial new scenario length confirm that Spike Chunsoft is treating Danganronpa 2x2 as a full-scale re-release rather than a simple port.
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Spike Chunsoft announced at Anime Expo that Danganronpa 2x2, the enhanced version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, has been pushed from its 2026 window to early 2027. The new alternate scenario, titled 'Slayhem' mode, will run about 35 hours and include 20% more content than the original game. The release also features upgraded visuals and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Spike Chunsoft revealed the 'Slayhem' title and a delay to early 2027 for Danganronpa 2x2 during its Anime Expo panel on Friday. The new alternate scenario, which replaces victims and culprits from the original game, is about 35 hours long and contains 20% more content than the original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The company showed upgraded backgrounds, an overworld map, and character sprites. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A 'Psycho Tropical Vacation Package' includes a reversible hat, Kidrobot figures, a soundtrack, and a clamshell box. The company previously announced that Kinuta Ōshiro will voice Monomi and Wasabi Mizuta will voice Monokuma, replacing the late Takako Sasuga and TARAKO respectively.
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