Kojima disagrees with Death Stranding: Director's Cut title Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Kojima disagrees with Death Stranding: Director's Cut title "I don't like [it]." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 12 Jul 2021 91 comments Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima has said he doesn't like the name of his expanded Death Stranding: Director's Cut. In a series of tweets this morning, Kojima compared the typical use of the term Director's Cut in the movie business, and what had happened here. Kojima's reasoning is the PlayStation 5 version's new features were all developed after the original Death Stranding released, rather than it being a new version of the game assembled from cut content. Watch on YouTube "A director's cut in a movie is an additional edit to a shortened version that was either released reluctantly because the director did not have the right to edit it, or because the running time had to be shortened," Kojima wrote. "In the game, it is not what was cut, but what was additionally produced that was included. Delector's Plus? So, in my opinion, I don't like to call [it] 'director's cut'." 2/2In the game, it is not what was cut, but what was additionally produced that was included. Delector's Plus? So, in my opinion, I don't like to call "director's cut".- HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) July 12, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings PlayStation fully detailed the Death Stranding: Director's Cut last week. It has new story missions plus additional combat and exploration options, a firing range and... a racing mode. Exclusively (at the moment) for PS5, the game will also offer 4K and HDR options. It launches on 24th September with an upgrade option if you own the original. Who came up with the name Director's Cut? Well, PlayStation also has its Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut coming out on 20th August. Again, this adds new story and other bits and bobs, though it'll arrive for both PlayStation 4 and PS5. The upgrade options are pricier and more complicated. Director's Cut is a catchy marketing term to describe the nature of these bumper re-releases/paid next-gen upgrades - and one which probably appeals in the wake of this year's high-profile release of the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Perhaps more interestingly, it's just unusual to see a creator like Kojima speak out about the name of his own collaboration with PlayStation. Earlier this month, a report suggested the Metal Gear Solid maker was now in talks with Xbox for his next project. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store