Tech & Innovation - March 09, 2025

Hideo Kojima Returns: Unveiling Death Stranding 2: On the...

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the highly anticipated sequel to the original Death Stranding, continues to captivate fans with its unique postapocalyptic world. The game is a PlayStation 5 exclusive priced at $69.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector's Edition also available. The sequel was first announced in 2022 and is a direct follow-up to the 2019 game, which saw Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima establish a new studio. The success of the original game led to a director's cut, multiple ports, and an upcoming live-action film in collaboration with A24.

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Star-Studded Cast and Gameplay

The game's 10-minute trailer, presented by Hideo Kojima, introduces two characters, Neil and Sam, navigating the wastes with his BB and cargo. The game boasts an impressive cast, including characters like Fragile, Tarman, Higgs, Tomorrow, Dollamn, Rainy, The President, Lucy, Heartman, and Doctor. The trailer ends with a haunting image of Neil wearing a bandana reminiscent of Solid Snake, the lead character of Kojima's famed Metal Gear Solid series.

The Strands of Harmony World Tour

In addition to the game, Kojima also announced The Strands of Harmony World Tour, a Death Stranding concert tour. The tour, beginning on November 8th, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, will feature the music of Death Stranding, performed by a live orchestra and singers, and will visit 19 cities.

Upcoming Projects

Kojima's studio is also working on other projects, including the Xbox horror game OD, starring Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer, and an action espionage game codenamed PHYSINT.

The success of the original game led to a director's cut, multiple ports, and an upcoming live-action film in collaboration with A24. The sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, promises to continue this legacy of success and innovation.