Death Stranding 2 Has a Release Date, But There’s a Catch

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Death Stranding 2 Has a Release Date, But There's a Catch

Key Takeaways

  • The Death Stranding 2 release date has already been decided, but won’t be revealed until 2025.
  • Kojima Productions previously committed to releasing the Death Stranding sequel in 2025.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming experience under my belt, I must admit that the news about Death Stranding 2’s release date being delayed until 2025 has left me both intrigued and slightly exasperated. I can almost hear Hideo Kojima saying, “Just a little bit more, gamers. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.

The release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has been set, however, we won’t find out when it is for a little while longer, as per Hideo Kojima’s recent comments indicating some difficulties that have caused a delay in announcing the release date for Death Stranding 2.

Back in December 2022, it was officially unveiled that Kojima Productions’ next game with Norman Reedus would grace our screens. Fast-forwarding 15 months, they’ve made a promise to the gaming community: Death Stranding 2 is set for release in the year 2025. I can hardly wait!

Death Stranding 2 Release Date Was Planned To Be Announced at TGS 2024

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024 on September 29th, PlayStation hosted a 90-minute showcase for Death Stranding 2. As one of the special guests, Kojima disclosed that they had already set a release date for the game. However, he mentioned that due to some unexpected issues, they couldn’t unveil it during the event. Instead, he hinted that the release date would be announced later, and he is now preparing for that announcement.

Death Stranding 2 Will Only Get a Release Date in 2025

Fans had speculated that Hideo Kojima, known for his involvement with The Game Awards, might announce the release date of Death Stranding 2 at the 2024 edition of Geoff Keighley’s show in December. However, Kojima himself has recently clarified that the exciting announcement will not take place until 2025.

Initially, it was revealed that the game “Death Stranding” would be available in May 2019, around half a year before it became playable on PlayStation 4. Based on Hideo Kojima’s recent update, there seems to be a possibility that the sequel might adhere to a similar timeline. It has been speculated that Q4 2025 would be the ideal release window, considering that this time of year traditionally brings significant profits for video game sales due to the holiday season.

Beyond unveiling the tentative release date, Hideo Kojima’s TGS 2024 presentation also disclosed that Death Stranding 2 will incorporate a photo mode, potentially influencing the game’s narrative. Attendees were treated to a music video for Death Stranding 2, featuring the song Horizon Dreamer from the original soundtrack, performed by Japanese artist Daichi Miura. Additionally, some new gameplay footage was exhibited during the event. Given Sony’s increasing emphasis on multi-platform publishing, it’s likely that PC gamers won’t have to wait long before getting their hands on Death Stranding 2, as its predecessor was ported to PC just eight months after its PS4 debut.

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2024-09-29 17:53