At the 2024 Tokyo Game Show
Director Hideo Kojima provided an exciting update regarding Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. While he confirmed that the release date for the highly anticipated sequel has already been set, he was unable to reveal it due to "unforeseen circumstances." This has left fans eagerly awaiting further details, though Kojima reassured everyone that the game is still on track for its 2025 launch, as originally indicated during PlayStation's State of Play event earlier this year.
Kojima's comments have sparked speculation
Within the gaming community, especially since fans have been anxious for any new information on Death Stranding 2 after months of relative silence. While the director did not go into specifics about what caused the delay in the announcement, he did mention that a proper reveal is already being planned for some time in 2025. Fans can expect to hear more details about the exact release date next year.
During the panel, Kojima stated,
"I haven't said the release date today, but the release date has already been decided, and I'm currently working on it in preparation for that."
He also reiterated that the game will be released in 2025, further fueling excitement for the sequel. While it remains unclear when the official release date will be shared, Kojima's comments have reassured fans that the project is progressing as planned, despite the lack of concrete information at this time.
One of the surprising aspects of this update
Is that it suggests the release date announcement will not happen at The Game Awards 2024, an event where Kojima has historically made major reveals. Given his longstanding collaboration with The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, many had anticipated that the release date for Death Stranding 2 might be unveiled during the awards show in December. While it's still possible that Death Stranding 2 could make an appearance at the event, Kojima's remarks indicate that the official release date announcement will likely come at a later date in 2025, rather than at The Game Awards.
As for the game's platforms, Death Stranding 2 is being developed in collaboration with PlayStation, and it will be exclusive to the PS5 when it launches in 2025. While there has been no official word yet on whether the game will eventually make its way to PC, many fans are hopeful given that the original Death Stranding did eventually release on PC after initially being a PlayStation exclusive. For now, though, Death Stranding 2 is confirmed only for the PS5, and the possibility of a PC release remains uncertain.
The excitement surrounding Death Stranding 2
Has been steadily building since the game was first teased, and Kojima's update has only added to the anticipation. While details on the game have been sparse, fans can rest assured that Kojima and his team are working hard to deliver another groundbreaking experience, just as they did with the original Death Stranding. As we look ahead to 2025, more news about the game is sure to emerge, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the day when Kojima officially reveals the launch date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
