Death Stranding 2: Latest Updates Revealed

2025

July 2

• Director Hideo Kojima expresses satisfaction with Death Stranding 2's reception, emphasizing its themes of resisting war and environmental crisis.

Read: Kojima pleased with Death Stranding 2 response, urges players to confront war and climate issues (Eurogamer)

July 1

• Death Stranding 2 tops UK physical sales charts, surpassing Mario Kart World. However, its opening sales show 66% drop from the original, reflecting the industry's digital shift.

Read: Death Stranding 2 claims UK retail crown, though debut sales trail original (Eurogamer)

June 30

• Kojima's self-referential Easter eggs reportedly caused discomfort among development staff, continuing his tradition of personal inclusions seen in previous works like Metal Gear.

Read: Kojima's signature Easter eggs draw mixed reactions from dev team (Game8)

June 17

• Composer Woodkid reveals Kojima substantially revised the script mid-production, wanting to avoid conventional blockbuster elements in favor of lasting cultural impact.

Read: Kojima reworked Death Stranding 2 script to subvert mainstream trends (Game8)

June 13

• Kojima voices concern that premature acclaim might diminish the game's lasting significance, valuing critical engagement over uncritical praise.

Read: Kojima unsettled by pre-release acclaim for Death Stranding 2 (Game8)

June 2

• Kojima Productions announces live premiere event at Summer Game Fest 2025, featuring the first public gameplay demonstration and launching a global promotional tour across 12 countries.

Read: Death Stranding 2 confirmed for gameplay debut at Summer Game Fest (Game8)

May 30

• Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora joins the cast as an isolated Prepper character, following Kojima's personal interest in the virtual entertainer.

Read: Kojima's favorite VTuber appears in Death Stranding 2 (Game8)

May 26

• Alongside the previously announced film adaptation, Kojima casually confirms an anime version is also in development during a magazine interview.

Read: Death Stranding anime adaptation revealed (Game8)

• The studio releases an enigmatic QR code linking to an atmospheric but uneventful prepper shelter video, continuing Kojima's signature cryptic marketing approach.

Read: New Death Stranding 2 teaser reveals cryptic shelter footage (GamingBolt)

May 9

• While conceptualizing a potential third installment, Kojima states he won't direct it, planning to hand the franchise to another creative.

Read: Death Stranding 3 planned without Kojima's direct involvement (Game8)

• The director explains Sony's role in determining the sequel's release window and strategic timing to avoid competing titles.

Read: Kojima discusses release date strategy for Death Stranding 2 (Gamerant)

May 8

• With development nearing completion, Kojima notes the game's schedule wasn't adjusted for GTA 6's originally announced launch period.

Read: Kojima maintained Death Stranding 2 schedule despite GTA 6 plans (Gamesradar)

• PlayStation announces a limited edition Death Stranding 2-themed DualSense controller launching with the game.

Read: Special edition PS5 controller revealed for Death Stranding 2 (VGC)

April 20

• Hamilton introduces an official Death Stranding 2 watch collection in partnership with Kojima Productions.

Read: Luxury watchmaker collaborates on Death Stranding 2 timepieces (PrestigeOnline)