Summary
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will have a photo mode and an in-game dance event.
- Game director Kojima hinted at a "weirder" and more experimental direction for Death Stranding 2.
Hideo Kojima shared interesting new details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, revealing that the game will feature a photo mode and an in-game dance event, adding more creativity and fun to its already experimental nature. These Death Stranding 2: On the Beach announcements were made at the 2024 Tokyo Game Show, where the renowned game director gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated sequel.
Death Stranding 2, the sequel to Kojima’s groundbreaking game, is set to launch in 2025 for PlayStation 5. Death Stranding 2 brings back familiar faces like Norman Reedus and Lea Seydoux, while introducing new stars such as Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna. This follow-up promises to dive even deeper into the strange world of alternate realities and mysterious entities. Kojima chose to rewrite the original story after the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that the sequel will be even more unusual and immersive than before.
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During a Special Stage Presentation at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Kojima showed off Death Stranding 2’s photo mode, where characters can interact with their surroundings and strike fun, creative poses using things they find nearby. Players can snap pictures that are saved as Polaroids, which might play an important role in the game’s story. Kojima teased that these photos could be more than just souvenirs, though the exact details are still unknown.
Death Stranding 2: Special Stage Presentation at the Tokyo Game Show 2024
In another reveal, Death Stranding 2 will feature a musical performance by Japanese pop star Daichi Miura. His character, along with a group called the "Dollmen," will perform a dance to the song "Horizon Dreamer," which players can trigger by doing certain actions in the Private Room. The song will also be released on music platforms shortly after the event, adding a musical twist to Death Stranding 2’s already-confirmed features. Kojima highlighted that Death Stranding 2 will be "weirder" and more experimental than the first game, mixing gameplay and storytelling in unexpected ways.
The reveal at the Tokyo Game Show builds on the excitement created by Death Stranding 2’s February trailer, which hinted at a sequel packed with mysterious twists. Although details are still unknown, several predictions have been made about what’s to come for Death Stranding 2. For instance, some speculate that Nicolas Cage might appear as a secondary villain following his visit to Kojima Productions. Moreover, many believe the sequel will go beyond the "walking simulator" label, with a stronger emphasis on combat and exploration.
While there isn’t a specific release date yet, Kojima has mentioned that the release date for Death Stranding 2 has already been determined but won’t be revealed just yet. With this intriguing new look at the game, players are likely looking forward to its release in 2025.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- June 26, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Kojima Productions
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
WHERE TO PLAY
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.
- Engine
- Decima
- Franchise
- Death Stranding
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
