Is Hideo Kojima preparing Death Stranding 2 for Xbox? Mysterious entry in the Microsoft Store

A mysterious listing in the Xbox Store, which some players took as a hint at Death Stranding 2 for Microsoft consoles, may refer to a Tokyo exhibition celebrating the tenth anniversary of Kojima Productions.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach may get an Xbox version: a mysterious entry titled BEYOND THE STRAND has been discovered in the Microsoft Store, which some players linked to a possible port announcement.

An item titled “BEYOND THE STRAND” appeared in the Death Stranding: Director’s Cut section. The entry is listed as a global announcement and event running from October 30 to December 20, 2026. Some users suggested that Kojima Productions is preparing an announcement of the sequel for Microsoft consoles.

However, there is a more likely explanation. BEYOND THE STRAND is the name of an exhibition in Tokyo dedicated to the tenth anniversary of Kojima Productions. It opened on October 31 and will run through December 20. The dates closely match those listed in the Xbox Store, pointing to a connection with the studio's anniversary event rather than a game port.

Still, Xbox owners' hopes are not entirely unfounded. In November 2024, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut unexpectedly released on Microsoft consoles. In addition, the rights to the franchise belong to Kojima Productions, making the release of the sequel on other platforms entirely possible.

There is no official confirmation of a Death Stranding 2 version for Xbox yet. December 20 is the closing date of the event, not the game's anticipated release date.