Tag: Death Stranding
News Sony Poised to Publish PS5 Hit Death Stranding 2 on PC
Bridging the gap
Sony will publish Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC in the relatively near future, if an ESRB rating is to be believed. The original game was ported to other platforms by 505 Games, but this preceded the platform holder’s strategy of bringing more first-party titles to storefronts such as Steam. It took roughly eight months...
News Death Stranding Isolations Is a Disney+ Anime Series That Tells an Original Story
Out in 2027
Kojima Productions is throwing everything at Death Stranding right now. There are not only two movie adaptations in the works, one live action and the other animated, but now an original anime series has also been revealed. Death Stranding Isolations is its working title, and it'll be streaming exclusively on Disney+ when it arrives in...
News You Can Live the Death Stranding Experience with This Awesome Real Life Exoskeleton
Lift with your legs
One of the most useful bits of equipment in Death Stranding 1 and 2 is the exoskeleton, a set of fancy leg braces that allow Sam to hike faster and for longer, as well as carry much more cargo. If you've ever wanted to experience what it feels like to wear this bit of gear, well, they're real — and one company has collaborated...
News You Could Now Play Death Stranding 1, 2 with Worse Graphics on PS5
Both games get the Power Saver mode update
Death Stranding Director's Cut, the enhanced PS5 version of the original game, has been updated to take advantage of the console's new Power Saver mode. When played in this mode, the game's overall performance (graphics, frame rate, and potentially more) will be reduced, but it'll consume less power. In...
But will tell a story you haven't seen before
A side-note during Kojima Productions’ big 10th anniversary livestream earlier today involved a brief update on A24’s upcoming live action adaptation of Death Stranding. Now, if you’re feeling confused, allow us to clarify: Death Stranding Mosquito – the anime movie
News Death Stranding's Anime Movie Has One of the Most Striking Art Styles We've Seen in Some Time
Mosquito
We’ve known about Death Stranding’s anime adaptation for a little while now, but this first look at the film is genuinely jaw-dropping. With animation from Japanese outfit ABC Animation Studio, the movie is adopting a very bold, comic book-style look. The pencil-like shading gives it a very different appearance to most modern anime,...
News Death Stranding 2 Delivers Five Hour PS Plus Trial Next Week
Premium package
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be the next PS5 game to get a fully playable trial through PS Plus Premium. Kojima Productions' latest only released a couple of months back — exclusively on Sony's current-gen system — so this is a somewhat timely follow-up. If you're yet to be sold on the story-driven, traversal-heavy...
News Simple Death Stranding 2 PS5 Patch 1.08 Fixes Camera Issues
925.1MB in size
Kojima Productions has pushed a new Death Stranding 2 patch on PS5 live today, updating the game to version number 1.08. You can download the update now, with it weighing in at 925.1MB. The Sony XDEV Twitter account has the patch notes, and it says to expect "an issue where the camera / environment would appear to stutter when in...
News UK Citizens Using the Photorealistic Death Stranding 2 on PS5 to Bypass Porn Blocks
Thank you, Kojima
Those of you living in the UK will be aware of the introduction of a set of “safety measures” which will require you to disclose your identity in order to access adult content. This obviously includes porn sites, but has also rolled out on services like Discord and Reddit. Not every site implements the security measures in the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Death Stranding 2?
Special delivery
We hope you've been having fun trotting around the atmospheric landscapes of Death Stranding 2 over the last week or so, because it's time to give Kojima Productions' latest a rating of your own. Needless to say, this globe-trotting PS5 sequel has been really well received, both by critics and fans of the first game. The original...
News Digital Sales Make Death Stranding 2 PS5 Estimates Much Stronger
Said to have sold 1.4 million copies
Physical UK video game sales are almost dead in the water, but that does not stop early conclusions from being drawn from them. At the start of this week, Death Stranding 2 opened to a 66% drop in physical sales in the region compared to the first game. Now, via data firm Ampere, it's estimated the PS5 exclusive...
Random Kojima Hyped to See Fan Playing Death Stranding 2 on PS Portal at London Launch Event
In the crowd, no less
During a launch event for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in London this week, auteur Hideo Kojima was hyped to see a fan in the audience playing on his PS Portal. “You’re playing right now – that’s cool,” he shouted, spotting the fan holding up their Remote Play handheld in the crowd. “Wow, he really is...
News Sony Still Does Physical Gaming Properly, Death Stranding 2 Fully Playable from Disc
You never need to go online
Is Sony the only company still doing physical gaming properly? Nintendo first-party’s certainly still in the conversation, but the abundance of Switch 2 Game Key Cards has understandably attracted criticism when it comes to third-party releases. In a world where Microsoft is effectively shipping blank discs on the...
News Kojima U-Turns on Death Stranding 2 Review Scores, 'Happy' with Them
After making changes when it was "too good" pre-release
Hideo Kojima tried his absolute best to make a more divisive game after it turned out Death Stranding 2 was "too good", but his efforts weren't enough: the PS5 game is critically acclaimed with a flat 90 on Metacritic. The overwhelming praise appears to be something he's now proud of, though,...
News Asian Skin Is Too Beautiful to Accurately Portray in Games, Kojima Implies
"It ends up looking like CG"
Asian actors and actresses may look too good for Hideo Kojima’s games, as the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach director has cited skin texture as one of the reasons he prefers to capture Western stars in his games. Speaking with IGN Japan as part of an extended interview, the auteur was asked why he chooses to work...
Context matters, though
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold 66% fewer physical copies than its predecessor in the UK at launch, but the market has dramatically changed over the past five years or so. Earlier this year, we reported that in 2024 boxed games sales accounted for just 4% of all video game spending in the UK. It’s actually difficult...
News Death Stranding 2 Is Causing Some PS5s to Overheat
Hot in here
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an absolutely outstanding game, and we’re sure many of you are spending your weekend exploring Australia – perhaps with our handy Death Stranding 2 guide by your side. But not everyone’s having a great first weekend with the game. A number of players have complained that the release’s map...
News Death Stranding 2's Launch Celebrated with Brilliant Artwork from PS Studios
Plus a bonus third party
It's one of our favourite traditions — whenever a PS Studios game reaches launch day, every other team under Sony's umbrella celebrates with bespoke artwork, sharing them on social media. This time, it's the turn of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to get some love, with several of Sony's studios spreading the cheer for...
Poll Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
Death stanning
Didn't have your fill of trekking across atmospheric landscapes in Death Stranding? You're probably sprinting straight into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which just so happens to be out now on PS5. As soon as the reviews dropped earlier in the week, Kojima Productions' latest became one of the year's highest rated games. Critics...
News Don't Watch Death Stranding 2's PS5 Launch Trailer
Steer clear of spoilers
Despite how much time and effort Hideo Kojima will have put into making it, the newly-released launch trailer for Death Stranding 2 is one to avoid if you care about the story. Kojima has a tendency to tease important story moments, surprises, and easter eggs in his trailers, and with the PS5 game now fully available,...
News Nintendo Kinda Had a Hand in the Development of PS5 Exclusive Death Stranding 2
Sort of
Nintendo Pictures, a subsidiary of the Japanese platform holder, is in the credits for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The company, which focuses on animation and other "visual content", is credited with regards to motion capture for Kojima Productions' acclaimed sequel. You can see the Nintendo Pictures segment in the credits via this...
News Death Stranding 2's Unbelievable PS5 Load Times Are Practically Instant
What load times?
One thing the PS5 ushered in (that we perhaps now take for granted) is vastly improved loading speeds, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach may just be the best example yet. The console's SSD enables much quicker loading that can have some seriously impressive results, but we've not seen a game go from main menu to full in-game...
News Tech Experts Call Death Stranding 2 'One of the Best Looking Games of This Generation'
Turns out current-gen is good
The tech wizards at Digital Foundry have once again put the latest game through its paces, and this time it's PS5's big console exclusive, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. It may come as no surprise, but DF's John Linneman is super impressed with Kojima Productions' latest, labelling it "one of the best looking games...
Talking Point Do Early Access Editions Go Too Far for Story Games Like Death Stranding 2?
Spoilers everywhere
Warning: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach footage is now floating around online, just ahead of the game's official launch. Obviously, if you're planning on playing Kojima Productions' imminent sequel, you may want to be careful while browsing social media and streaming platforms. Some who have received the game early have...
News Even Death Stranding 2's Luca Marinelli Was Fooled by His Solid Snake Appearance
"I'm so happy to be Snake"
You may remember, back when this trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach dropped, that fans noted the resemblance between performer Luca Marinelli and Metal Gear Solid's main character. Well, his appearance was so convincing that even h
News Death Stranding Is Getting Not One But Two Movie Adaptations
Not stranding still
It's no secret that Hideo Kojima is a huge movie buff, and maybe that's why his studio's game is being adapted not just once, but twice. As reported by Deadline, Death Stranding is getting an "adult-targeted" animated feature film in addition to the previously announced live-action flick. The animated movie will be a...
News This Death Stranding Story Recap Is Essential Viewing Before PS5 Sequel
Get caught up in six minutes
The original Death Stranding is a very story-heavy game, and since it has been five and a half years since it released, it's possible you're fuzzy on some of the details going into the sequel next week. As such, Kojima Productions has stepped in to provide an official story recap video. The studio has summed the first...
News Death Stranding 2 Feedback Was 'Too Good', So Hideo Kojima Made Big Changes
Afraid of the game being "mainstream"
During testing, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was proving to be too good, spurring on director Hideo Kojima to make some changes to the game. That's according to musician Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid), who has collaborated with Kojima Productions on the upcoming sequel's soundtrack, in a recent interview with...
News PS5's Death Stranding 2 Gets Another New Trailer, But It's Not Like the Others
As in, it's normal
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is right around the corner, and you may have noticed it's been getting a lot of exposure, especially in the lead up to launch. That makes perfect sense, of course, but one could argue we're reaching a point of over-saturation with all these confounding and brilliant trailers, interviews, panels,...
News Kick Back with More Mind Blowing Death Stranding 2 PS5 Gameplay
Hope you're not on a media blackout
You probably feel like you’ve seen more than enough at this stage, but if you’re still curious about how Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is shaping up weeks prior to its 26th June release date, there’s a lot more to enjoy in this game premiere, hosted by Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley. With guest...
News Death Stranding 2 Premiere Event Showcases the Game One More Time Before PS5 Launch
Hosted by Kojima's best friend
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has had a lot of publicity in the last few weeks or so, but it's not enough for Hideo Kojima. With the game due out in less than a month, Kojima Productions has announced a special "live game premiere" event, taking place on 8th June during the Summer Game Fest period. Hosted by Geoff...
News Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora Is in Death Stranding 2, and We Don't Know Why
"Should we have connected, Peko-chan?"
The original Death Stranding had some fun cameos, like Geoff Keighley and Conan O’Brien. While a little strange, these worked because they were based on real people. If you knew who they were, then it was an enjoyable Easter egg; if you didn’t, then it didn’t really feel out of place. We can’t say the...
News Yes, Death Stranding Is Getting an Anime As Well
Sure, why not?
Not content with a poncy A24 adaptation, auteur Hideo Kojima has told Vogue Japan that Death Stranding is also getting an anime. While talking about the film, the Metal Gear man confirmed the existence of an anime as well. “As a film enthusiast, I want to pursue the expressive potent
News Death Stranding 2's PS5 Controller Up for Pre-Order Now
Priced at £74.99, out on 26th June
Sony has now opened up pre-orders for the Death Stranding 2 limited edition PS5 controller it has to offer alongside the game. The special pad launches on the same day as the game, 26th June 2025, and costs £74.99. Pre-orders are live in the UK and across Europe on Sony's official PlayStation Direct website,...
Random Hideo Kojima Gave His Studio a USB Stick with All His Ideas on It
"How many years do I have left"
Industry icon Hideo Kojima is now officially past the age of 60 and after having an illness during the pandemic he's had some serious thoughts about his future. While he's currently got projects like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in the pipeline, he's also very much mindful of the future of his studio after he's no...
No interest in a game that "appeals to everyone"
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review codes aren't available for press outlets like ourselves yet, but Sony and Kojima Productions will have been conducting internal reviews for months now. These are more designed to offer the studio feedback on what areas they could improve and give a rough estimate...
News Death Stranding 2 World Tour to Visit 12 Cities Around PS5 Release
From LA and London to Tokyo and Lucca
Just as it did with the first game, Kojima Productions has announced it is taking Death Stranding 2 on a worldwide tour before, during, and after the game's PS5 release. Called the World Strand Tour, there'll be 12 stops, and they'll offer "a celebration of all things Death Stranding as part of a World Tour,...
News PS5's Next Big Game Death Stranding 2 Is Complete and Ready for Release
Tomorrow never comes
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has gone gold ahead of its PS5 release on 26th June. For those not familiar with the industry lingo, the term “going gold” means core development has been completed, and developer Kojima Productions has submitted its master copy for manufacturing. In this modern era, teams will often...
News Death Stranding 2's PS5 Story Could Take a Monstrous 75 Hours to Beat
Porter Lou
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’s story could be almost double the length of its predecessor, with a plot that could take you up to 75 hours to finish. At least, that’s if estimations from Eurogamer.net’s preview are accurate. The site writes that during a recent hands-on session at Kojima Productions’ futuristic Tokyo office, it...
Gallery Death Stranding 2 PS5 Screenshots Take Guerrilla's Decima Engine to New Horizons
Take a hike
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is back following a big preview event, and while it's great to get a bunch of new impressions on the upcoming sequel, it's also an opportunity to see how it's looking. A batch of fresh screenshots accompany all the new coverage, and it's safe to say Kojima Productions is no slouch when it comes to...
News Hideo Kojima Not Planning to Make a Death Stranding 3, But He Has a Concept for It
Someone else "could probably make it"
In case you missed it, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has just had a big media push, with many outlets previewing the upcoming sequel. As part of a Q&A during this preview event, Hideo Kojima reveals he has a concept in mind for a potential third outing, though says he won't be making it himself. Some light...
Round Up Death Stranding 2 PS5 Previews Describe a Metal Gear Glow Up for Kojima Sequel
In Hideo we trust
Kojima Productions recently invited a handful of games writers to Tokyo to play Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and reading through the impressions, this sounds like a real glow-up for the fledgling franchise. The game takes place in both Mexico and Australia, with the Chiral Network protagonist Sam helped create in the original...
News Sony Celebrates Death Stranding 2 with Limited Edition PS5 Controller
Due out alongside the game
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the next big release in Sony’s arsenal, and so it’s perhaps not massively surprising to learn it’s getting a Limited Edition DualSense controller, with pre-orders scheduled to get underway from 22nd May, exclusively on PS Direct. Here’s a nice picture of Hideo Kojima holding the...
News So Much More Death Stranding 2 PS5 Coverage Coming 8th May
Death Stranding 2 PS5 previews are underway
Kojima Productions appears to be planning to properly lift the lid on all things Death Stranding 2 in May, as select media outlets have confirmed they're currently playing the upcoming PS5 release at a week-long preview event. The likes of Eurogamer, VGC, and Geoff Keighley are all in attendance, as...
News PS5's Death Stranding 2 Will Become a Visual Novel to Get You Through Its Most Difficult Parts
Skip the boss battles if you like
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will have a fascinating solution to the difficulty predicament which prevents many from playing games. According to a translation of a recent Hideo Kojima radio show, those who fail to beat any of the game’s bosses will have an option to “skip” them and enjoy them as visual...
News Death Stranding Movie Will Be Helmed by A Quiet Place: Day One's Michael Sarnoski
In good hands
Michael Sarnoski, the award-winning writer and director behind Pig, will lead Death Stranding’s movie adaptation, according to Deadline sources. The film, which was announced over a year ago, will allegedly dig into the “mysteries surrounding the eponymous Death Stranding”, leading us to believe it could be some kind of prequel...
News Death Stranding Celebrates 20 Million Players Milestone as PS5 Sequel Approaches
Keep on keeping on
Developer Kojima Productions has shared that Death Stranding has officially surpassed 20 million total players. It made the announcement via its social media channels: As the fine print says, this figure includes all console and PC versions of the game, and also includes those who've played the game through subscription...
News Death Stranding 2 PS5 Collector's Edition So Impressive It Gets Its Own Trailer
Pre-orders open on 17th March
Everything that Hideo Kojima does conveys a "go big or go home" mantra, so it's really no surprise the Collector's Edition for Death Stranding 2 is a standout. It's so impressive, in fact, that Kojima Productions has deemed it suitable to give the special physical version its own trailer to detail everything the $230...
News Don't Want to Play Death Stranding 2 on PS5? You Can Read It Instead
BBook worm
Much like its predecessor, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be getting an official novelisation, scheduled to release one day before the game in Japan, on 25th June. There’s no word on an English translation just yet, but it’s worth noting that the original game was also converted into a book, and it was released across two...
Random Dark Souls 2 Fans Unwilling to Relinquish Established Acronym to Death Stranding 2
Kojima can prise it from our cold, Hollowed hands
Dark Souls II, admittedly the black sheep of the FromSoftware family, having not received the personal, sadistic attentions of Hidetaka Miyazaka, still has legions of fanatical defenders. These Hollow beings have risen in response to Hideo Kojima's alleged hubris, after that auteur creator casually...
