Kojima Builds Hype for Death Stranding 2 Launch

Ahead of the June 26, 2025 release of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Hideo Kojima has been engaging fans globally through collaborations such as with fashion brand GU and a sold-out talk with Mad Max creator George Miller, whose influence helped shape the game's Australian setting and wildlife. Kojima Productions and Sony have released a six-minute recap video summarizing the original game's story, focusing on Sam Porter Bridges' mission to reconnect isolated American cities in a world where life and death intermingle. The original Death Stranding and its Director’s Cut are currently available at a significant discount ahead of the sequel's launch. Death Stranding 2 will expand on the original's themes of connection and survival, introducing perilous new environments, mechanized threats, and the return of popular characters. Early access to the sequel is available June 24 for Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Edition owners, with general release on June 26. Kojima's multifaceted promotional approach is fostering anticipation and community among fans worldwide.