Hideo Kojima Reveals Origin Of Death Stranding Logo

Hideo Kojima Reveals Origin Of Death Stranding Logo

Key Takeaways

  • Hideo Kojima used his own handprint for Death Stranding‘s logo.
  • The 2019 title continues to be praised for its story, atmosphere, and vocal performances.
  • Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is currently scheduled to launch for the PlayStation 5 sometime in 2025.

As a dedicated fan and connoisseur of video games with a keen eye for behind-the-scenes trivia, I find it absolutely fascinating that Hideo Kojima, the enigmatic mastermind behind Death Stranding, chose to leave his own handprint as the game’s logo. It’s a testament to the level of personal investment he puts into his work, much like an artist signing their name on a masterpiece.


Hideo Kojima, the renowned game designer, has disclosed some additional mysteries about the game “Death Stranding”. It’s interesting to note that the game’s peculiar logo is actually his own handprint. Created under his studio, Kojima Productions, after he parted ways with Konami in 2015, “Death Stranding” was launched for PlayStation 4 in 2019. The gameplay of “Death Stranding” received mixed reactions due to its slower pace, but it garnered a lot of appreciation for its rich narrative, eerie ambiance, and the stellar vocal performances from an impressive ensemble cast that included Norman Reedus from “The Walking Dead”, who played the role of Sam Porter Bridges, a rugged courier.

Around early November, Kojima shared thoughts on Death Stranding’s development through social media, celebrating the game’s fifth anniversary. He reminisced about Kojima Productions’ humble start, which involved working in a compact office with limited furniture like a few desks, a PS4 for movie viewing, headphones, and a smartphone, among other sparse items. This smartphone served as the primary platform where most of Death Stranding’s concept art was created, and Kojima pointed out that he was the only regular attendee due to the office’s cramped size.

As a die-hard fan, I was thrilled when Kojima posted an anniversary image of the Death Stranding logo on Twitter – a chilling black handprint symbolizing the BTs, those oily entities that Sam bravely navigates alongside his BB companion to reunite what’s left of the United States. Intriguingly, Kojima disclosed that this very handprint was his own creation, reminiscent of artists autographing their masterpieces!

Hideo Kojima Used His Own Handprint for Death Stranding’s Logo

Work on “Death Stranding 2: On The Beach” is moving forward, with plans to debut for PlayStation 5 in approximately 2025. In this sequel, characters Sam and Fragile will persist in their endeavors to reconnect the world post-Death Stranding event, while exploring the enigma of a girl named Tomorrow and confronting the resurgence of the antagonistic Higgs. Recently, Kojima has shared a peek at “Death Stranding 2″‘s opening menu and hinted that the game’s launch date has already been determined.

The sequel to Death Stranding, tentatively titled as such, is bound to stir up discussions and conjectures upon its eventual launch, much like its enigmatic and contentious predecessor did five years ago. Despite players having already traversed the post-apocalyptic world of Death Stranding, it appears that Kojima continues to hold a wealth of narratives and revelations about the game, including how the visionary creator left his distinct mark on Kojima Productions’ initial gaming endeavor.

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2024-11-11 19:14