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Kojima Readies Death Stranding 2 With Intent to Divide Players and Secure Studio’s Future

The sequel has gone gold for its June 26 release on PlayStation 5.

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Overview

  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has officially gone gold and will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
  • Overwhelmingly positive playtester reactions have led Kojima to hope for a split reception to ensure the game’s long-term relevance.
  • Kojima envisions roughly four out of ten players immediately embracing the sequel while others uncover its secrets at their own pace.
  • His pandemic reflections prompted him to assemble a USB drive packed with original game ideas to guide Kojima Productions after his tenure.
  • Alongside the sequel, Kojima is developing OD and the spy-action title Physint and is collaborating with A24 on a Death Stranding feature film.