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Death Stranding 2 PS5 Launch Draws Praise with Novel Player-Driven Mechanics

Community-sourced road building coupled with a boss skip option underscores the title’s emphasis on player agency.

Death Stranding 2 vehicles: A head-on shot of Sam riding a Tri-Cruiser, parked outside a research facility in a mountainous area.
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Overview

  • The PS5 release on June 26 has earned a Metacritic score of 90 and widespread critical acclaim.
  • Reviewers commend the sequel’s intricate narrative, expanded gameplay systems and stunning Decima-engine visuals.
  • Players have activated a hidden collective road-building system by repeatedly traversing the same routes in Mexico and Australia.
  • A “Pretend You Won” feature allows skipped boss encounters to be narrated via text and images, enhancing accessibility.
  • Load times on PS5 are virtually instant, Kojima Productions weathered near-cancellation during the pandemic and a PC version is expected to follow.