# Danganronpa 2x2 release and format updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/danganronpa-2x2-release-and-format-updates > Updated: 2026-09-09T16:30:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Spike Chunsoft and developer Gemdrops have provided updates regarding the release of Danganronpa 2x2, a reinterpretation of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The game is scheduled for release on January 14, 2027, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The title will feature a new scenario involving the original cast on Jabberwock Island, alongside the complete original scenario with modernized graphics and improvements. Regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 version, Spike Chunsoft announced a change to the physical release format. Instead of a full game on a cartridge, the title will be released as a “game-key card” in all regions. In the United States, customers who pre-ordered the Psycho Tropical Vacation Package through the official store will have their orders canceled and must re-order. In the United Kingdom and Europe, official store pre-orders will proceed but will be fulfilled using the new game-key card format. The original Nintendo Switch version will continue to use traditional cartridges. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Danganronpa 2×2 release date set for January 14, 2027 Danganronpa 2×2 is set to release on January 14, 2027, for multiple platforms, featuring a new story scenario alongside an enhanced version of the original Danganronpa 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danganronpa-22-release-date-set-for-january-14-2027 ### 2026-08-26: Spike Chunsoft changes Danganronpa 2x2 format to game-key card for Switch 2 Spike Chunsoft announced that Danganronpa 2x2 for Nintendo Switch 2 will now launch as a game-key card instead of a full cartridge, affecting all global regions and pre-order fulfillment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spike-chunsoft-changes-danganronpa-2x2-format-to-game-key-card-for-switch-2 --- Cite as: Danganronpa 2x2 release and format updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/danganronpa-2x2-release-and-format-updates