# Danganronpa 2x2 video game release delay

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/danganronpa-2x2-video-game-release-delay
> Updated: 2026-08-08T05:49:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The visual novel "Danganronpa 2x2," an alternative retelling of "Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair," has been delayed from a 2026 launch to early 2027. Developers Gemdrops and Spike Chunsoft, along with series creator Kazutaka Kodaka, cited the upcoming release of Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto VI" as a primary reason for the rescheduling.

Producer Shohei Sakakibara indicated the move was intended to avoid a crowded release window dominated by major AAA titles. The upcoming game will feature updated graphics and a new scenario titled "Slayhem," containing approximately 120 percent of the content from the original title. It is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Danganronpa 2x2 delayed to 2027 due to GTA 6

The visual novel Danganronpa 2x2 has been delayed to 2027, with developers citing the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a reason to avoid a crowded launch window.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danganronpa-2x2-delayed-to-2027-due-to-gta-6

### 2026-08-04: Kazutaka Kodaka delays Danganronpa 2×2 to avoid GTA 6 clash

Creator Kazutaka Kodaka pushed Danganronpa 2×2 to early 2027, citing the need to avoid a clash with GTA 6 and his own desire to play the latter.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazutaka-kodaka-delays-danganronpa-22-to-avoid-gta-6-clash

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