Overview

• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach launches June 26 exclusively on PlayStation 5, with the digital deluxe edition granting players 48 hours of early access beginning June 24.
• PlayStation has published a six-minute official recap of the original game’s story to help players prepare for the upcoming sequel.
• Composer Yoann “Woodkid” Lemoine revealed that Hideo Kojima altered key script elements after playtesters rated the game too favorably, aiming for a more polarizing experience.
• Kojima Productions weathered significant development challenges, including COVID-19 restrictions and Kojima’s health scare, which nearly led to the project’s cancellation.
• The late-stage creative overhaul reflects Kojima’s philosophy of provoking strong emotional responses rather than delivering a mainstream-friendly experience.