Death Stranding 2 - everything we know

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Death Stranding 2was revealed at The Game Awards 2022 and is set to follow on from what we think is one of thebest PS4 gamesever. While we’ve yet to receive concrete details relating to theDeath Stranding 2release date, we do know that it is officially titledDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach,and that it’ll arrive some time in 2025.

A second trailer forDeath Stranding 2is also available for Kojima fans to pick apart. In it, we see returning characters Fragile and Sam ‘Porter’ Bridges - though not exactly how we last left them. There are new villains in the mix, and some very beautiful visuals, makingDeath Stranding 2one of the most excitingupcoming PS5 exclusiveswe have on the calendar.

Here’s what we know aboutDeath Stranding 2so far, including a look at the confirmed platforms, the initial trailer, and all of the latest news. As more details come to light, no doubt drip-fed over the next year or so, we’ll be sure to update this page.

Death Stranding 2 - cut to the chase

Death Stranding 2 platforms and release year

Death Stranding 2is currently only confirmed forPS5, and will launch some time in 2025.Death Stranding, one of thebest PS5 exclusivesyou can play right now, actually only originally launched onPS4. It was originally published bySonyfor PlayStation 4, before later seeing a PC version later on, published by 505 Games. It’s possible that a similar thing could happen withDeath Stranding 2, but, for now, it’s only confirmed as a PS5 exclusive.

Death Stranding 2 trailers

We received a newDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachtrailer earlier this year, and it was quite the showing. It confirms the  true name of the game (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach), and lasts around 10 minutes. There’s a puppet, lots of bridges being blown up, and a fight that involves a weaponized guitar. See for yourself, below:

There’s only been twoDeath Stranding 2trailers released so far. The reveal trailer is four minutes of classic Kojima misdirection, with plenty of big names thrown in. Check it out below:

In terms of what it all means… well, theDeath Stranding 2reveal trailer definitely raises more questions than answers. For one, Sam ‘Porter’ Bridges is grey now, and Fragile appears to be cured. Not only that, but she has a baby, which she later fails to protect from unknown enemies. There’s a creepy-looking BB, a giant ship rising from tar, as well as a new villain wearing a very familiar red mask. We’ll have to wait and see how it all pays off and develops into a fuller narrative.

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It could be a while before we see more aboutDeath Stranding 2,given that it’s coming out in 2025. Until then, it’s worth keeping an eye on theofficial PlayStation YouTube channelfor new trailer drops.

While not a proper trailer per se, there is a full PlayStation Presents presentation onDeath Stranding 2. It was released during Tokyo Game Show, and features some new footage from the game, including a look at photo mode.

Death Stranding 2 cast

As expected,Death Stranding 2’s main cast features some big names from the worlds of both movies and gaming. You can check out the confirmed cast below:

Death Stranding 2 Gameplay

Thanks to the latestDeath Stranding 2trailer, we’ve gotten our first look at gameplay. Things look similar to the first, with players hiking across open areas, encountering ghostly enemies along the way. The main differences here appear to be in the terrain, which seems much more treacherous. Landslides, flash floods and tougher enemies present more of a challenge, with much more of a focus on action this time around.

We see Sam using bikes to get around, and weapons to dispatch enemies. Whether or not we’ll be delivering packages in the same way as in the first game remains to be seen, but given Fragile’s new Drawbridge network filling in for the UCA, we’re betting there’ll be plenty of bridge-building, albeit across larger and more detailed environments.

Death Stranding 2 latest news

Hideo Kojima shows 9 seconds of Death Stranding 2 title screen footageIn aTweet, Hideo Kojima has shared a first look at Death Stranding 2’s loading screen, though he has warned that it is “very temporary”.

Death Stranding 2 has a release date, but Hideo Kojima isn’t ready to share it yetDuring a recent PlayStation presentation for theDeath Strandingsequel, the director revealed thatthe game already has a decided release datebut he was unable to announce it at the event due to “unforeseen circumstances” (viaVGC).

Death Stranding 2 will launch in 2025We now know that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will arrive at some point next year. Beyond that, there’s been no indication of a release window. Stay tuned!

Hideo Kojima rewroteDeath Stranding 2completely following the pandemicSpeaking to the Japanese outletNatalie, Kojima has outlined exactly what changed with the sequel’s story in the wake of COVID-19. In the interview, theMetal Gear SolidandSnatchercreator explained thatthe plot forDeath Stranding 2was written before the pandemic, which surged in Asia in late 2019 before going global in early 2020.

Hideo Kojima shares a picture of Keanu Reeves and Norman ReedusHideo Kojima has sparked an online furor by posting pictures ofDeath Strandingstar Norman Reedus with Keanu Reeves,kicking off speculation thatTheMatrixstar may appear inDeath Stranding 2.

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