Danganronpa 2×2 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on January 14, 2027, publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Gemdrops announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:
About
Jabberwock Island—once a popular tourist destination, this now uninhabited island remains oddly pristine. You and your classmates at Hope’s Peak Academy have been brought to this island for a school trip. However, the fun time in the sun ends abruptly as Monokuma returns with his murderous scheme. Trapped on this island of mutual killing, your only hope of escape rests in solving the island’s mysteries. But be warned—sometimes the truth can be its own despair…
This latest installment features an all-new storyline built on the foundation of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The original setting and cast of characters are back, but a single incident leads to an entirely new set of victims, culprits, and tricks. The new scenario offers the same volume of content as the original, delivering a complete and immersive experience.
Also included is the original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair scenario, adapted to modern platforms with updated visuals and refined presentation. Enjoy the thrilling story with beautiful new graphics and quality-of-life improvements!
Find the Blackened of the murder case by gathering testimonies and evidence. During the Class Trial where you engage in a debate with your fellow classmates, shoot down your opponent’s contradictions with high-speed detective action. Enjoy the trials fully voiced by renowned actors!
The story unfolds in chapters and each is divided into three main parts:
- Daily Life – Explore Jabberwock Island by walking around freely and interacting with the Ultimate Students. When a murder occurs and a body is discovered, an investigation begins.
- Investigation – You’ll examine the crime scene, talk to other Ultimate Students, and collect evidence needed to solve the case. The evidence you find becomes Truth Bullets for rebutting your classmates’ contradictory statements. Collecting all clues lets you advance to the Class Trial.
- Class Trial – Use the evidence you’ve gathered to find the Blackened—the murder culprit—in the Class Trial. The Ultimate Students will use their unique talents to debate the case from different angles. As statements flow across the screen, shoot down the contradictions with True Bullets to counter them and continue with the trial. Reach the truth of the case through nonstop, high-speed debate!
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots and key artwork at the gallery.
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