Overview

• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for a June 26, 2025 release exclusively on PlayStation 5
• Composer Woodkid disclosed that Kojima paused development to rewrite parts of the script when early testers deemed the game overly enjoyable
• Kojima argued that universal appeal risks conventionality and sought to challenge players with more divisive content
• Changes include rewrites of key narrative moments and gameplay triggers designed to heighten emotional impact
• The late-stage creative pivot underscores Kojima’s philosophy of defying broad tastes rather than catering to mainstream expectations