During the Nintendo Direct presentation Spike Chunsoft revealed that Danganronpa 2×2, which is an updated version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, will launch on the 14th January 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC. The new trailer debut during the presentation also introduced the new scenario, known as Slayhem, and what fans can expect from it.
Slayhem Scenario: Danganronpa 2×2 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.
Following on from the Nintendo Direct presentation Spike Chunsoft also confirmed revealed plans for a Limited Edition known as the Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package
Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package:
Danganronpa 2×2 game
(Customers can choose one of the following game options: a Nintendo Switch2, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation®5 physical edition, or a printed card with a Steam key.) *Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package (for Steam) is available exclusively from the Spike Chunsoft Official Store.
RSVLTS® Reversible Psycho Tropical Hat
Kidrobot 3″ Psycho Tropical Monokuma & Monomi Figures
Danganronpa 2×2 OST
Clamshell-style Outer Box
The English Voice cast for Danganronpa 2×2 is also as follows:
Danganronpa 2×2 English Voice Cast:
Peko Pekoyama – Janice Kawaye
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
As described by Spike Chunsoft; Danganronpa 2×2 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. What’s more interesting is that this additional scenario offers the same amount of content as the original game. The original game meanwhile has been improved with quality-of-life improvements for modern consoles.
About Danganronpa: In the acclaimed Danganronpa series, you must use high-speed deductive action to expose a murderer. It all starts when Monokuma, a self-proclaimed headmaster, traps extremely talented high schoolers from around the world inside his academy. To escape, Monokuma forces the students to play a killing game and identify the murderer in twisted Class Trials. When a body is discovered, you will investigate, gather evidence, and question your classmates before the turbulent spectacle of a Class Trial. As you determine who to refute, the fully-voiced arguments by classmates add to the tense atmosphere. Class Trials combine deduction and action elements to create an exciting gaming experience unlike any other.
Danganronpa 2×2 is in development for a worldwide release in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC. The original game, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, is also available for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC.
