Overview

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
• The World Strand Tour 2 begins June 8 in Los Angeles and will visit 12 cities worldwide, including Tokyo, London, and São Paulo, with special guests and events planned.
• Internal playtests for the sequel have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, a stark contrast to the divisive reception of the original game.
• Hideo Kojima expressed mixed feelings about the positive reception, wishing the game were more controversial to align with his preference for polarizing creative work.
• The sequel features a more action-oriented gameplay approach, aiming to broaden its appeal while preserving its core narrative and thematic risks.