Death Stranding 2 stuns at State of Play with 10 minute showcase

Hideo Kojima dropped some major news and details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach during the recent Sony State of Play event.

Game developer Hideo Kojima is known for his out-of-the-box content and thought-provoking concepts. While Kojima broke into the games industry thanks to the Metal Gear Solid series, the creator has since moved on to even greater heights.

During the recent Sony January State of Play, Kojima claimed most of the second half of the show to talk through and offer up footage of his upcoming projects. The main Kojima game to be put on display being the much-anticipated Death Stranding 2.

The sequel, which we can now confirm will be called Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is set to release sometime in 2025. The showing for this new sequel included a massive look at some gameplay footage, with Norman Reedus, Troy Baker, and Lea Seydoux confirmed to be returning for the project.

Just like the original game, Reedus is back as Sam Bridges, with the character once again working to unite the world and bring fresh locations into the rest of the network.

However, Sam will seemingly not be alone on his travels, with the trailer revealing that he will have a new puppet companion to accompany him throughout the game.

“You helped bring America together, helped it become the UCA, but I’m afraid the Death Stranding is far from over. Humanity is still in danger, still on the brink of extinction,” the narrator explains throughout the trailer.

As expected from the Death Stranding franchise, the trailer includes some at times confusing clips, one particular standout being the scene in which an unborn baby releases what looks like some sort of probe or tech device into the body of the person carrying it.

It also features the first look at actor Elle Fanning in the sequel and the role she could play in relation to the larger story being told.

The official synopsis for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reads as follows:

“Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles, and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.”

We’ll be sure to update you on all the latest Death Stranding 2: On the Beach news as more is revealed in the coming months.