Death Stranding 2 Reveals On the Beach Details

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach News

2025

July 2

Director Hideo Kojima expresses satisfaction with the release of Death Stranding 2, noting its role in encouraging players to confront global issues like 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 in the U.K. physical sales chart, surpassing Mario Kart World. However, the sequel's initial sales figures are 66 percent lower than the first game. This decline is likely due to the market's current shift towards digital purchases 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

Hideo Kojima's self-referential Easter eggs in Death Stranding 2 reportedly caused some amusement and cringing among the development staff. The creator is known for incorporating personal elements into his games, a practice also seen in the Metal Gear series.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 Easter Eggs Include Many That Made Devs Cringe (Game8)

June 17

Composer Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid) revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that Hideo Kojima revised the game's script mid-production because he felt it was becoming "too mainstream." Kojima emphasized his desire to create a lasting, conversation-worthy title rather than just another blockbuster.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 Was “Too Mainstream” For Kojima So He Rewrote the Script Midway (Game8)

June 13

Hideo Kojima has expressed concern that the overwhelmingly positive pre-launch reception for Death Stranding 2 might lead the project to be seen as just another forgettable blockbuster. He hopes for more critical engagement from the audience, believing that such discourse is a hallmark of enduring art.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 Positive Reviews Keep Hideo Kojima Up at Night (Game8)

June 2

As launch approaches, Kojima Productions will host a live premiere event for Death Stranding 2 as part of Summer Game Fest 2025. The event will feature a panel with special guests and, most notably, the first live gameplay demonstration, offering a look at new features and story elements.

This event also serves as the starting point for the DS2 World Strand Tour 2, a global tour spanning 12 countries with unique events and guests at each stop.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 Live Demo to be Featured at Premiere Event (Game8)

May 30

Death Stranding 2 expands its celebrity cast with the addition of Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora. Kojima Productions announced via Twitter (X) that Pekora will appear in the game as a Prepper, an NPC who lives in isolation.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 Adds Pekora, Kojima's Favorite Hololive VTuber, as an NPC (Game8)

May 26

While a live-action Death Stranding film has been known to be in development, creator Hideo Kojima has now revealed an anime adaptation is also underway. During an interview with Vogue Japan, Kojima discussed the film and casually mentioned the anime project.

Read more: Death Stranding Anime Casually Revealed by Kojima (Game8)

May 26

In a classic Kojima-style promotional move, a QR code released by Kojima Productions leads to a cryptic video titled "Prepper Awaiting Porter" on the developer's site. The short clip, showing little action inside a Prepper Shelter, has fans anticipating more teasers as the game's launch nears.

Read more: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach QR Code Displays Mysterious Prepper Shelter Video (GamingBolt)

May 9

Hideo Kojima stated in an interview that he has conceptual ideas for a potential Death Stranding 3 but is adamant that he will not direct or develop it, having passed the concept to another creator.

Read more: Death Stranding 3 Exists But Kojima Won't Make It (Game8)

Kojima also explained the factors influencing Death Stranding 2's release date, including decisions by publisher Sony and the strategic aim to avoid competition with other major game launches.

Read more: Hideo Kojima Explains Logic Behind Death Stranding 2's Release Date(Gamerant)

May 8

Kojima revealed the game was 95% complete and its release date was set long in advance. He commented that while "everyone would move out of the way" of a title like GTA 6, its eventual delay did not affect their plans.

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 and Kojima Productions are collaborating on a special edition Death Stranding 2-themed DualSense controller for the PS5, set to launch alongside the game.

Read more: Death Stranding 2 is getting its own special edition PS5 DualSense controller (VGC)

April 20

Watch manufacturer Hamilton has revealed a new line of Death Stranding 2 watches created in collaboration with Kojima Productions, in anticipation of the game's release.

Read more: Hamilton takes part in a Death Stranding 2 Watch with Kojima Productions (PrestigeOnline)