If you’re diving into the Death Stranding Director’s Cut achievements now that it has unexpectedly arrived for Xbox players, I’ve got a heads-up for you. There’s a pesky save bug floating around, and the culprit looks like it could be the Quick Resume feature on Xbox.
Players on Reddit have raised the alarm, reporting that the game isn’t saving correctly and that they’ve had to start from scratch after quitting. The buzz quickly turned to accuse the Xbox Series X|S Quick Resume of causing these headaches. The makeshift solution some players discovered was to ensure the game isn’t in Quick Resume before loading it up again. A similar observation was shared by Windows Central’s Jez Corden, who advised removing Death Stranding from Quick Resume to avoid starting over. The developers at 505 Games have confirmed they’re aware of the issue and are looking into it.
So, if you’re wrestling with save issues and dread the thought of losing all your progress, for now, your best bet is to fully close the game and double-check it’s not lurking in Quick Resume before jumping back in.
The release of Death Stranding Director’s Cut for Xbox came out of the blue yesterday. “I’m thrilled to announce that Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now available for Xbox players,” said Hideo Kojima. “A heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve stayed connected with us, and to the Xbox community for their patience. Kojima Productions will keep bridging gamers worldwide, so keep your eyes peeled.”
Once this Quick Resume issue is put to bed, players can immerse themselves in Death Stranding without fretting over lost progress—though getting through the game’s unique tension is another story altogether. It’ll be fascinating to watch how the game stands up to both Xbox and PC audiences, and whether it might even be hailed as one of the best open-world experiences available on Xbox.
