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Kella Pacquiao

RARE PHOTOS: Xbox game pass january wave 2 death stranding and space marine 2 headline major lineup expansion | Vintage Vibes

Microsoft has officially unveiled the second wave of titles for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, confirming that Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding: Director's Cut will lead a robust lineup of 10 new additions spanning late January and early February 2026. The announcement, made on 20 January, sees the high-profile delivery simulator arrive on the service alongside several heavy-hitting sequels and indie breakouts.

The inclusion of Death Stranding: Director's Cut is particularly notable given its history as a former PlayStation console exclusive. Starting 21 January, subscribers across Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S can access the definitive version of the 2019 epic, which features expanded combat mechanics, high frame-rate support, and crossover content from Half-Life and Cyberpunk 2077, as reported by The Mirror.

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