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Death Stranding 2 Launches to Widespread Acclaim With Metacritic 90

Kojima Productions expands Sam Porter Bridges’ journey to Mexico and Australia through a richer narrative, revamped gameplay, shared multiplayer structures, extended playtime.

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Overview

  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
  • Players embody Sam Porter Bridges as he traverses surreal landscapes in Mexico and Australia to reconnect isolated communities and explore themes of technology’s impact on human relationships.
  • The sequel introduces enhanced combat, expanded traversal tools and a greater variety of mission objectives compared with its predecessor.
  • New asynchronous multiplayer features allow players to leave structures, supplies and messages in other users’ worlds.
  • With a Metacritic score of 90 and an estimated 35–40 hours to complete the main storyline (up to 100 hours for full completion), it is a leading Game of the Year contender.