Danganronpa 2x2 includes a brand-new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The setting and cast of characters remain the same, but a certain incident triggers a completely different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. This new scenario offers a volume of content on par with the original.

The original scenario of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has been updated with new visuals and production value for modern game systems. Players will experience the shocking story, revamped to deliver a more beautiful and satisfying gameplay experience.

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. revealed details about the new Slayhem mode in Danganronpa 2x2. Slayhem features different stories with alternate victims, culprits and tricks. Also announced were details about the game's enhanced World Map.

Slayhem Mode

Danganronpa 2x2 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 2x2. Whereas Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair featured a side-scrolling map for traveling between locations, Danganronpa 2x2 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.

Characters

Character portraits will feature new illustrations. A portion of the revamped character images are shared below.

"To everyone who has supported Danganronpa 2x2, 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." said Danganronpa 2x2 Producer Shohei Sakakibara.

Danganronpa 2x2 English Voice Cast

• Monokuma - Brian Beacock
• Monomi - Rebecca Forstadt
• Hajime Hinata - Johnny Yong Bosch
• Nagito Komaeda - Bryce Papenbrook
• Gundham Tanaka - Chris Tergliafera
• Kazuichi Soda - Kyle Hebert
• Byakuya Togami - Jason Wishnov
• Teruteru Hanamura - Todd Haberkorn
• Nekomaru Nidai - Patrick Seitz
• Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu - Derek Stephen Prince
• Akane Owari - Wendee Lee
• Chiaki Nanami - Christine Marie Cabanos
• Sonia Nevermind - Natalie Hoover
• Hiyoko Saionji - Kira Buckland
• Mahiru Koizumi - Carrie Keranen
• Mikan Tsumiki - Stephanie Sheh
• Ibuki Mioda - Julie Ann Taylor
• Peko Pekoyama - Janice Kawaye

Danganronpa 2x2 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) in early 2027 at $59.99 / €59.99.