At the recent PlayStation State of Play event, Hideo Kojima revealed the highly anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach with a captivating trailer. The confirmed 2025 release date has fueled excitement among fans, eager to delve into Kojima's unique narrative.
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Highlights from the Trailer
The trailer showcases Kojima's signature speculative imagery, featuring a sentient ventriloquist's dummy and a flying machine reminiscent of Metal Gear Rex. Higgs, making a return, wields a guitar that shoots lightning, leaving fans with numerous questions. The curious resemblance of the ship to Metal Gear Rex has also sparked speculation.
You can watch Death Stranding 2: On the Beach official trailer here:
"On the Beach" Confirmed Reference
Addressing earlier rumors, the subtitle "On the Beach" was officially confirmed, paying homage to the 1959 film of the same name. Kojima, a fan of the classic movie, draws inspiration from its portrayal of characters navigating life post-nuclear apocalypse.
The announcement also included a teaser for a new "action espionage game," signaling a potential return to Kojima's Metal Gear roots.
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