Danganronpa 2X2 Unveils 'Slayhem' Mode, Pushed to 2027

WHO:

Gizmodo - Spike Chunsoft is the developer of Danganronpa 2×2.

Anime News Network - Kinuta Ōshiro will voice Monomi in the game.

Anime News Network - Wasabi Mizuta will voice Monokuma in the game.

WHAT:

Gizmodo - Danganronpa 2×2 will include a new mode called "Slayhem."

Anime News Network - The "Slayhem" mode will feature a new scenario with a different storyline, different victims, and culprits.

Anime News Network - "Slayhem" mode will be approximately 35 hours long, which is five hours longer than the original game.

Anime News Network - The game will feature approximately 20% more content than the original mode.

Gizmodo - The game will have a revamped world map, replacing the side-scrolling travel mechanic with a 3D map.

Anime News Network - The original version of the game will also receive new visuals and improved production value.

WHERE:

Anime News Network - Danganronpa 2×2 will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

WHEN:

Gizmodo - Danganronpa 2×2 has been pushed back to early 2027.

Anime News Network - The game was originally scheduled for release in 2026.

WHY:

Gizmodo - The delay to early 2027 is described as a small price to pay for significant upgrades and new content.

HOW:

Gizmodo - The game will feature enhanced visuals and updated presentation for modern game systems.

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Danganronpa 2×2, developed by Spike Chunsoft, is set to launch on platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, but its release has been pushed back to early 2027 to accommodate significant upgrades and new content. The game will introduce a new mode called "Slayhem," featuring a fresh storyline, different victims and culprits, and will offer approximately 35 hours of gameplay, which is five hours longer than the original. Additionally, players can expect enhanced visuals and a revamped 3D world map, along with the original version receiving improved production value.