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Danganronpa 2x2 Wiki

Slayhem, Original mode, cast, and pre-order notes for the 2027 launch.

Fan wiki for Danganronpa 2x2 covering the January 14, 2027 launch, Slayhem mode, returning cast, editions, and Class Trial basics.

Monokuma in a Danganronpa 2x2 cinematic, floating above a tropical stage with balloons
Jan 14, 2027
Release date
2 modes
Original + Slayhem
~65h
Combined story length
$59.99
Standard Edition
Official trailer

Danganronpa 2x2 Introduction Trailer

Game overview

A killing school trip, rebuilt for modern hardware

Jabberwock Island pier in Danganronpa 2x2 with Kazuichi Soda, Hajime Hinata, and the in-game HUD

Danganronpa 2x2 rebuilds the Jabberwock Island killing game as a single-player detective adventure with two full campaigns. Original mode retells *Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair* with new visuals. Slayhem mode starts from the same cast and island, then branches into different victims, culprits, and tricks after one incident — about 20% longer than Original, per Spike Chunsoft. Both modes are unlocked from the title screen, so you do not have to finish one to start the other. Travel now uses a 3D world map instead of the old side-scroller. If you are new, begin with the getting started guide, then meet the returning cast and lock a platform before pre-order.

Quick facts

Developer
Gemdrops, Inc.
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft
Platforms
Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic
Genre
Visual novel / detective action
Release date
January 14, 2027
Price
Standard $59.99 / Package $139.99
Explore the wiki

Hubs for modes, the Hope's Peak cast, launch news, and shopping tools.

Watch List

A spoiler-light Danganronpa 2x2 watch list: who to study before launch, not a PvP tier. Hajime, Chiaki, Nagito, Monokuma, and the class.

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Links

Official Danganronpa 2x2 links: Spike Chunsoft site, Steam, stores, YouTube, and where this fan wiki does not send you.

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Release date, trailers, and delay notes — newest first.

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Before launch

Five steps to pick a platform, an edition, and a mode.

  1. 1

    Confirm your platform

    Danganronpa 2x2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Compare resolutions and save rules in the platforms guide.

  2. 2

    Pick an edition

    Standard Edition is $59.99. The Psycho Tropical Vacation Package is $139.99 and bundles figures, a hat, the soundtrack, and a clamshell box. Use the edition comparison before you pay.

  3. 3

    Pre-order or wishlist

    Digital pre-orders list 100 Monocoins plus a Jabberwock Island Souvenir Set. Follow the pre-order guide and the checklist.

  4. 4

    Choose Original or Slayhem

    Both campaigns unlock from the start. Original is the remastered Goodbye Despair story (~30 hours). Slayhem is a new case list (~35 hours). Read Original vs Slayhem.

  5. 5

    Meet the class

    The Hope's Peak trip returns Hajime, Chiaki, Nagito, Monokuma, and the rest of the Ultimates. Start at the cast hub and the watch list.

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FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers before you pre-order or pick a mode.

When does Danganronpa 2x2 come out?

Spike Chunsoft set a worldwide date of January 14, 2027 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series, Steam, and Epic. See the release date page.

Do I need to play Danganronpa 2 first?

No. Original mode is a full remaster of that story, and Slayhem is a new route with the same cast. Returning players should still read the returning player guide so spoilers stay contained.

Is this a Roblox game?

No. Danganronpa 2x2 is a single-player console and PC title from Gemdrops and Spike Chunsoft. It is not a Roblox experience and has no codes or scripts.

Which languages does the game support?

The official product sheet lists Japanese and English text and voice. The official site also has Simplified and Traditional Chinese pages. This wiki is in English, Japanese, French, and German.

Can I transfer Switch saves to Switch 2?

Official spec notes say Switch and Switch 2 saves do not transfer either way. Plan one platform and stay there. Details are on the platform picker.

Is this an official wiki?

No. It is a fan-made guide site. Confirm pre-orders, bonuses, and trailers on the official links page or Spike Chunsoft's site.

Ready for Jabberwock Island?

Start with the getting started guide, compare Original and Slayhem, then use the pre-order checklist before January 14, 2027.

Open the beginner guide