Overview

• Mid-development playtests showed players enjoyed the game too much, prompting Kojima to rewrite key scenes to ensure a more divisive experience.
• The director’s design philosophy centers on provoking initial discomfort so players develop deeper engagement over time.
• On June 17, PlayStation released a six-minute recap video summarizing the original Death Stranding story to prepare new audiences for the sequel.
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
• Developers have incorporated more action-oriented gameplay mechanics compared to the first title in response to criticism of its slower pacing.