Is Death Stranding 2 closer that we think?!

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has been making waves in the gaming community, and for good reason! Developed by Kojima Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this highly anticipated sequel is set to release on PlayStation 5 in 2025.

The conversation today started with the reveal that the game has recently been rated in South Korea, suggesting that its release might be closer than we think. The rating details include excessive violence, vulgar language, and drug use, which are common elements in Hideo Kojima’s games.

Also Hideo Kojima on social media with a tease:

All this included in the mix of noises that claims about Sony will announce Death Stranding 2 during their upcoming State of Play event on February 12, 2025. This event is expected to showcase new gameplay footage and provide more information about the game’s story and mechanics.

As of January 2025, Death Stranding 2 has entered the crunch phase of development. Hideo Kojima mentioned that the project was about 30-40% complete back in October 20242.

The game is being developed exclusively (timed maybe?) for the PlayStation 5, promising to take full advantage of the console’s advanced hardware capabilities.

The sequel will continue the story of Sam Porter Bridges, played by Norman Reedus, as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world to reconnect isolated cities. New characters, including Tomorrow (Elle Fanning) and Rainy (Shioli Kutsuna), will join the cast, adding fresh dynamics to the narrative.

While specific details about the gameplay are still under wraps, it’s expected that Death Stranding 2 will build on the traversal and connection mechanics of the original game. Players will likely face new challenges and explore expanded areas in their quest to deliver packages and rebuild infrastructure4.