During the Spike Chunsoft Official Panel at Anime Expo 2026, Spike Chunsoft confirmed that Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed from its original 2026 release window to early 2027. Spike Chunsoft also revealed that the new original scenario for Danganronpa 2×2 is called “Slayhem,” and it’s roughly 20% larger than the original story of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.
Producer Shohei Sakakibara shared the following message to fans of the series:
To everyone who has supported Danganronpa 2×2,
While development has been progressing toward a 2026 release, we have decided to move the launch to early 2027. We will share a more specific release date at a later time.
We are continuing to work to bring you the best possible experience. We sincerely appreciate your patience as development continues, and we look forward to sharing further updates with you soon.
Shohei Sakakibara
Producer, Danganronpa 2×2
Get the full details on the new Slayhem Mode and other improvements below:
Slayhem Mode
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.
Screenshot from English development version shown.
In “Slayhem” a certain incident triggers a dramatically different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. Slayhem offers approximately 20% more content than Original mode.
Screenshot from Japanese development version shown.
World Map
The World Map has undergone a major update in Danganronpa 2×2. Whereas Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair featured a side-scrolling map for traveling between locations, Danganronpa 2×2 introduces a 3D World Map that gives players a clearer sense of the island’s layout. Players can navigate the island however they prefer, whether by freely running across the map or instantly traveling to a selected destination. The 3D map, when displayed from a first-person perspective, also evokes a tropical atmosphere.
Screenshots from Japanese development version shown.
Characters
Character portraits will feature new illustrations. A portion of the revamped character images are shared below.
Screenshots taken from the Japanese development version with English subtitles added for illustrative purposes. The content shown does not represent the final English-language version.
The voice cast of the game includes:
- 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
- Peko Pekoyama – Janice Kawaye
Danganronpa 2×2 launches in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and fans can wishlist the game right now in the PlayStation Store. As previously announced, Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka is working on Danganronpa 2×2 alongside developers from Too Kyo Games, Spike Chunsoft, and Gemdrops. Kodaka is supervising the story and providing story and trick ideas. Character designer Rui Komatsuzaki and composer Masafumi Takada also return.
The Psycho Tropical Vacation Package includes:
- Danganronpa 2×2 game (a Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5 physical edition, or a printed card with a Steam key.)
- RSVLTS Reversible Psycho Tropical Hat
- Kidrobot 3″ Psycho Tropical Monokuma & Monomi Figures
- Danganronpa 2×2 OST
- Clamshell-style Outer Box
Pre-orders for the Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package are available now in the Spike Chunsoft Official Store for $139.99 with an exclusive Flight Tag as a bonus.
