Director Hideo Kojima shared a small update on the development of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach via social media. While there is no firm release date for the title, he noted the game entered what he called “Crunch Time.” He also stated mixing and recording started for the Japanese voiceovers.
In the update, Kojima discussed being tired due to development on Death Stranding 2. He cited that the team entered a strenuous period involving the aforementioned voice recording and mixing, along with other obligations such as attending interviews. While it’s hard to judge anything concretely, these suggest that development is proceeding apace for the game’s 2025 release window.
You can read Kojima’s tweet in full below:
The director also took to social media to share some thoughts on the longevity of his own career, prompted by his purchase of a book on Film Director Ridley Scott. Kojima, a known cinephile, remarked that “Every day feels like I’m racing against the clock”, and yet Scott is still active as a filmmaker at 87.
The game was originally announced at The Game Awards back in December, 2022, though actor Norman Reedus had hinted at its production earlier. Another trailer came in January, 2024, at a Sony State of Play presentation, revealing the game’s full title would be Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
Death Stranding 2 is in development and is expected to release in 2025 for the Playstation 5.
Published: Jan 13, 2025 02:00 pm