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Death Stranding 2is one of the most anticipated games because of all the mystery that has been surrounding it, with Hideo Kojima mostly keeping things under wraps and just giving small hints to what fans might expect from the sequel. It received its first trailer during the 2022 edition of The Game Awards, but since then, not many updates have followed.
There were also numerous leaks regarding the inclusion of the secondDeath Strandinginstallment at Sony’s first State of Play of 2024, and fortunately, they turned out to be true as viewers got to witness its initial gameplay footage and an extensive trailer.
Hideo Kojima Reveals the Gameplay Footage for Death Stranding 2
It was already being speculated days before Sony’s State of Play took place thatDeath Stranding 2may make an appearance, and PlayStation held nothing back with a detailed 9-minute look at Hideo Kojima’s upcoming sequel. The trailer brings back Sam, played by Norman Reedus, as he heads off to another adventure for the sake of “human connection beyond the UCA.”
He is accompanied by allies, such as Lea Seydoux’s character, with the mission of saving “humanity from extinction.”
TheDeath Stranding 2trailer is just as weird as one might expect, when it basically starts with Seydoux cutting open a body with George Miller, although it has some nice classical music playing at the back. Considering how all of the shown footage is captured directly from the PlayStation 5, one thing is for sure: the game will look stunning.
Even if one of the title cards in the footage didn’t mention that it was a Hideo Kojima game, one can easily tell the moment a spaceship spouts out of an infant’s mouth.
TheDeath Stranding 2trailer also has numerous on-screen text slides with the words “ON THE,” each followed by a different general area such as “SHIP” or “DRAWBRIDGE,” showing the potential different locations that players will get to explore in the highly anticipated sequel. The aforementioned ship has an armory of its own where Sam can check his weapons and decide which ones to use on specific missions.
Seydoux’s character also mentions “other members of the crew,” meaning that fans will get to meet a wide array of unique characters on their expedition.
Death Stranding 2 Has an Official Subtitle: On The Beach
The base ship inDeath Stranding 2does not belong to the UCA but to an extremely rich civilian who has the means to get access to a lot of technology. Sam is obviously a little concerned about the “generous patron” who is blessing the crew with all of these things, but even Seydoux’s character has never met the mysterious individual.
After the ship comes the “STRAND,” which introduces fans to quite possibly the weirdest character in the upcoming sequel: a talking puppet who will hang by Sam’s side throughout his journey.
Even Kojima himself probably knows how crazy the inclusion of the puppet is, as Seydoux wants Sam to “humor him,” but apparently, he has the necessary “knowledge and experience” needed for the journey inDeath Stranding 2 On The Beach. It is actually reminiscent ofGod of War, as Kratos also has Mimir dangling on his back during his adventures, which the puppet does not seem to like.
Players will also be taken to the “BORDER,” as the UCA tries to expand its network to countries like Mexico.
Seydoux states that “the Death Stranding is far from over” and “humanity is still in danger,” as it is up to Sam to save the world from extinction by making his way through visually gorgeous landscapes.Death Stranding 2On the Beachwill be released in 2025.
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Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
