Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Updates
2025
July 2
⚫︎ Hideo Kojima, director of Death Stranding 2, expresses excitement over the game’s release, emphasizing its call for fans to confront issues like war and climate change.
Read more: Kojima thrilled with Death Stranding 2’s reception, urges fans to tackle war and climate issues (Eurogamer)
July 1
⚫︎ Death Stranding 2 secures the top position in the U.K. physical sales chart, surpassing Mario Kart World. However, its debut sales are 66% lower than the original game, reflecting a shift toward digital markets.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 overtakes Mario Kart World in UK physical sales but falls short of original’s debut (Eurogamer)
June 30
⚫︎ Hideo Kojima’s self-referential Easter eggs in Death Stranding 2 caused discomfort among his team. The series creator has a history of embedding personal elements, notably in the Metal Gear series.
Read more: Death Stranding 2’s Easter eggs, including Kojima’s self-inserts, sparked developer unease (Game8)
June 17
⚫︎ Composer Yoann Lemoine, known as Woodkid, shared in a Rolling Stone interview that Hideo Kojima revised the Death Stranding 2 script mid-production, feeling it was too conventional. Kojima aims to craft a lasting work, not just a commercial hit.
Read more: Kojima rewrote Death Stranding 2 script to avoid mainstream appeal (Game8)
June 13
⚫︎ Hideo Kojima, creator of Death Stranding 2, is concerned that early praise could reduce the game to a fleeting blockbuster. He hopes for critical engagement from fans, believing it signifies enduring art.
Read more: Kojima unsettled by early praise for Death Stranding 2, seeks lasting impact (Game8)
June 2
⚫︎ Death Stranding 2 builds momentum for its launch with a live premiere event hosted by Kojima Productions during Summer Game Fest 2025. The event will feature a panel with special guests and the first live gameplay demo, offering insights into new features and story elements. It also kicks off the DS2 World Strand Tour 2, spanning 12 countries with unique events.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 to debut live gameplay at Summer Game Fest event (Game8)
May 30
⚫︎ Death Stranding 2 adds Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora to its star-studded cast as a Prepper, an isolated NPC. Kojima Productions announced the inclusion on Twitter (X).
Read more: Hololive’s Usada Pekora joins Death Stranding 2 as a Prepper NPC (Game8)
May 26
⚫︎ Hideo Kojima confirmed in a Vogue Japan interview that alongside a Death Stranding live-action film, an anime adaptation is in development, expanding the franchise’s reach.
Read more: Kojima reveals Death Stranding anime adaptation in development (Game8)
May 26
⚫︎ Kojima Productions released a QR code linking to a cryptic video, “Prepper Awaiting Porter,” on their website. The short clip, set in a Prepper Shelter, aligns with Hideo Kojima’s signature promotional style, with fans anticipating more teasers as the release nears.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 QR code reveals enigmatic Prepper Shelter video (GamingBolt)
May 9
⚫︎ Hideo Kojima shared in an interview that concepts for Death Stranding 3 exist, but he will not direct or create it, having entrusted the project to another individual.
Read more: Death Stranding 3 in development, but Kojima steps back (Game8)
⚫︎ Kojima explained that Death Stranding 2’s release date was shaped by Sony’s decisions and efforts to avoid overlapping with other major game launches.
Read more: Kojima details factors behind Death Stranding 2’s release timing (Gamerant)
May 8
⚫︎ Kojima noted that Death Stranding 2 was 95% complete during the interview and that its release date was set long ago. He acknowledged GTA 6’s initial release proximity but was unaffected by its delay.
Read more: Kojima says Death Stranding 2 is 95% done, release date set despite GTA 6 concerns (Gamesradar)
May 8, 2025
⚫︎ PlayStation and Kojima Productions will launch a special edition Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller for the PS5, available alongside the game’s release.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 special edition PS5 DualSense controller announced (VGC)
April 20
⚫︎ Hamilton, in partnership with Kojima Productions, introduced a Death Stranding 2-themed watch collection to celebrate the game’s upcoming release.
Read more: Hamilton unveils Death Stranding 2 watch line with Kojima Productions (PrestigeOnline)
