Death Stranding 2: On the Beach News
2025
July 2
• Director Hideo Kojima expressed satisfaction with Death Stranding 2's critical reception, emphasizing how the game encourages players to stand against war and climate change.
Read more: Kojima "happy" with Death Stranding 2 critical reception, spurring fans to "fight and battle" against war and climate change (Eurogamer)
July 1
• Death Stranding 2 has taken the number one position on the U.K. physical sales chart, surpassing Mario Kart World. However, the sequel's initial sales are 66 percent lower than the first game in the series, which can be attributed to the current market's stronger focus on digital sales compared to the past.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 topples Mario Kart World from UK physical sales top spot, but still some way from beating the original (Eurogamer)
June 30
• The self-referential Easter eggs inserted by Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima reportedly caused some embarrassment among his staff. The series creator has a history of including personal references in his previous projects, especially within the Metal Gear series.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Easter Eggs Include Many That Made Devs Cringe (Game8)
June 17
• Death Stranding 2 composer Yoann Lemoine, also known as Woodkid, revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that series creator Hideo Kojima revised the script during production after feeling the game was becoming "too mainstream." Kojima emphasized his desire to avoid creating just another blockbuster title, aiming instead for a work that would be discussed for years to come.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Was “Too Mainstream” For Kojima So He Rewrote the Script Midway (Game8)
June 13
• Death Stranding 2 creator Hideo Kojima has expressed concern that the overwhelmingly positive pre-launch reviews might turn the project into just another "blockbuster" that fans quickly forget. He hopes audiences will engage more critically with his work, believing that such discourse is essential for creating lasting art.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Positive Reviews Keep Hideo Kojima Up at Night (Game8)
June 2
• As Death Stranding 2 approaches its launch, Kojima Productions will host a live game premiere event as part of Summer Game Fest 2025's weekend celebration. The event will feature a panel discussion with special guests and will include the first live demonstration of the game, offering fans a look at new features and potential story elements. This event also serves as the initial stop for the DS2 World Strand Tour 2, which will visit 12 countries worldwide with unique guests and activities at each location.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Live Demo to be Featured at Premiere Event (Game8)
May 30
• Death Stranding 2 continues to expand its star-studded cast with the addition of Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora. Kojima Productions announced on Twitter (X) that Pekora will appear in the game as a Prepper, an NPC character living in isolation.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Adds Pekora, Kojima's Favorite Hololive VTuber, as an NPC (Game8)
May 26
• While a Death Stranding live-action film has long been in development, series creator Hideo Kojima revealed in an interview with Vogue Japan that an anime adaptation is also in the works. Kojima shared insights about the upcoming film while casually mentioning the anime project.
Read more: Death Stranding Anime Casually Revealed by Kojima (Game8)
May 26
• As Death Stranding 2 nears its launch, Kojima Productions released a QR code linking to a video on their official website titled "Prepper Awaiting Porter." The short clip, set inside a Prepper Shelter, shows very little action. Fans interpret this as classic Hideo Kojima marketing and anticipate more promotional content as the release date approaches.
Read more: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach QR Code Displays Mysterious Prepper Shelter Video (GamingBolt)
May 9
• In a recent interview, Kojima mentioned that he has already conceptualized ideas for a potential Death Stranding 3 but stated firmly that he will not direct or develop it, having passed the responsibility to another creator.
Read more: Death Stranding 3 Exists But Kojima Won't Make It (Game8)
• Kojima also explained the various factors that influenced Death Stranding 2's release date, including decisions made by publisher Sony and the intention to avoid competition with other major game releases.
Read more: Hideo Kojima Explains Logic Behind Death Stranding 2's Release Date(Gamerant)
May 8
• Kojima revealed that Death Stranding 2 was 95% complete at the time of the interview and that the release date had been set long ago. He noted that even he hadn't considered adjusting the date to avoid the initially scheduled release of GTA 6, which was subsequently delayed.
Read more: Hideo Kojima says everyone would move out of the way
of GTA 6, but Death Stranding 2 is 95% complete and its release date was decided a long time ago (Gamesradar)
May 8, 2025
• PlayStation, in partnership with Kojima Productions, will release a special edition Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller for the PS5, launching simultaneously with the game.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 is getting its own special edition PS5 DualSense controller (VGC)
April 20
• Watch manufacturer Hamilton has introduced a Death Stranding 2 watch collection in collaboration with Kojima Productions, created in anticipation of the game's release.
Read more: Hamilton takes part in a Death Stranding 2 Watch with Kojima Productions (PrestigeOnline)
