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New developments for Death Stranding 2 are coming! Kojima will participate in SXSW 2025 where he is expected to reveal new information

Kojima is immersed in the development of Death Stranding 2 and fans are paying close attention to everything he says, just in case there are any updates. Kojima Productions has confirmed its participation in the SXSW 2025 festival, where the iconic director Hideo Kojima will share news about his highly anticipated project, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The event is scheduled for March 9 at 11:00 PM (Spanish mainland time) and is expected to include a special panel where Kojima will discuss significant details about the game, as well as possible revelations of a trailer or a sequence of […]

Kojima is immersed in the development of Death Stranding 2 and fans are paying close attention to everything he says, just in case there are any updates. Kojima Productions has confirmed its participation in the SXSW 2025 festival, where the iconic director Hideo Kojima will share news about his highly anticipated project, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The event is scheduled for March 9 at 11:00 PM (Spanish mainland time) and is expected to include a special panel where Kojima will discuss significant details about the game, as well as possible revelations of a trailer or a gameplay sequence.

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Loading the baby again

The announcement comes at a time when many fans were speculating about the latest edition of PlayStation’s State of Play, scheduled for February 12. While there is a possibility that Kojima Productions will present a trailer on that occasion, as a way to build excitement for the SXSW event, there is still no official confirmation of their participation in the State of Play. This latest event will be broadcast live through PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

With a launch scheduled for 2025, details about Death Stranding 2 have been scarce, leading the community to encourage their enthusiasm for the game. The panel at SXSW will represent an exceptional opportunity for fans of the IP to gain information about the innovations and changes compared to the previous installment. However, the festival organizers have not yet made public the details about the streaming platforms that will broadcast this special panel.

In another context, Hideo Kojima has admitted to feeling physically and mentally exhausted due to the demands of the current game development. This adds a layer of human depth to the anticipation surrounding Death Stranding 2, highlighting the creator’s commitment to his work.

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Hideo Kojima is testing Death Stranding 2, and for now things are going quite badly

If you’ve browsed the Internet a bit in the last two years, you already know that everything Hideo Kojima says, whether it’s a movie review or a simple photo, gets hundreds of retweets, memes, and comments. And he is perfectly aware that a funny phrase is enough to make everyone dance to his tune. But of course, he also has to promote Death Stranding 2, the game that is expected to be released in 2025 and that all the fans are waiting for… although the testing might not be going well. Go to sleep, Hideo Everything started when Ayako […]

If you’ve browsed the Internet a bit in the last two years, you already know that everything Hideo Kojima says, whether it’s a movie review or a simple photo, gets hundreds of retweets, memes, and comments. And he is perfectly aware that a funny phrase is enough to make everyone dance to his tune. But of course, he also has to promote Death Stranding 2, the game that is expected to be released in 2025 and that all the fans are waiting for… although the testing may not be going entirely well.

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Go to sleep, Hideo

It all started when Ayako Terashima, the director’s assistant, began uploading photos of Kojima playing the demo with something in his mouth, or, as in this case, covered in stickers and wearing sunglasses. Of course, one of these images went viral immediately, and Kojima had to clarify the background: “I fell asleep twice while delivering and drove the vehicle off a cliff. I sleep little,” he responded on Twitter.

It refers to the game character, of course, so don’t think he has become a truck driver and caused a catastrophe while laughing. In part, it’s normal for Kojima to sleep little, considering that he has to be preparing everything to appear on December 13 at The Game Awards showing more of Death Stranding 2. It’s not confirmed, but it’s already a tradition, so he better prepare a couple of good cups of coffee because what’s coming now won’t be easy.

At the moment, we don’t know much about this sequel, beyond the ten-minute trailer we saw last January and the little we’ve seen on social media, but it won’t be long before we have it in our hands and judge whether it was worth getting covered in stickers and spending almost a year without sleep.

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Hideo Kojima presents us with nine seconds of Death Stranding 2, but it's not what you expect

Yes, yes, we know. You too are eagerly waiting to learn more about Death Stranding 2, the sequel to the famous game by Hideo Kojima that is set to release, in principle, next year. For now, in addition to the trailers and various previews, the creator has shared with all his fans nine seconds of the game that everyone—absolutely everyone—who buys it will see: the start screen. New game. And we have been able to gather some clear insights, mind you. About the game’s art (the image we have already seen ad nauseam, in the […]

Yes, yes, we know. You, too, are eagerly waiting to learn more about Death Stranding 2, the sequel to the famous game by Hideo Kojima that is set to release, in principle, next year. For now, in addition to the trailers and various previews, the creator has shared with all his fans nine seconds of the game that everyone – absolutely everyone – who buys it will see: the start screen.

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New game

And we have been able to clarify some things, mind you. Regarding the game’s art (the image we have already seen ad nauseam, where Sam is holding a baby, we will have five options: Continue, New Game, Load Game, Death Stranding Summary, and Options. And the fact that the summary of the first game is included already indicates that it won’t be particularly friendly for newcomers (as if the number 2 and the fact that it’s directed by Kojima weren’t enough clues for us).

Anyway, don’t get upset if in a few months your title screen of Death Stranding 2 doesn’t look like this, because Kojima himself warns in the tweet that it is “very temporary.” Will we have another image in the background? Other options? Will the “Continue” button have a different font? So many questions and so much time to ponder…

Hideo Kojima sells the first merchandise of Death Stranding 2… And it costs a fortune

We still have a few months left, at the very least, to continue with the adventures of Norman Reedus directed by Hideo Kojima (that is, for Death Stranding 2), but Hideo Kojima, in his usual style, has already wanted to heat things up. After showing a bit more of its gameplay, the director has decided to earn some extra cash with his own clothing line. Well, sort of: he sells jackets based on the game for a modest price (at least if you have a well-padded wallet). Kojima making a fortune. They are orange winter jackets, with a black option, that feature […]

We still have a few months left to continue the adventures of Norman Reedus directed by Hideo Kojima (that is, for Death Stranding 2), but Hideo Kojima, in his usual style, has already wanted to heat things up. After showing a bit more of its gameplay, the director has decided to earn some extra cash with his own clothing line. Well, more or less: he sells jackets based on the game for a modest price (at least if you have a well-padded wallet).

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Kojima making a fortune

They are orange winter jackets, with a black option, that come with a hood (which you can remove) and the Drawbridge logo printed on it, and so many zippers that you’ll have space to store almost literally whatever you want in them in their seven pockets. You might think I’m trying to sell it to you, but that’s because you don’t yet know its price: 1540 euros or, in other words, 1700 dollars, for a jacket that seems very comfortable, yes, but… excessive by all means.

It is no less true that games, in general, have stepped up their game when it comes to offering expensive merchandise. For example, Elden Ring also offers a set for the same price, and Final Fantasy VII offered exclusive LEGO for 12,500 dollars. You might be thinking that in any store you will find clothes of the same quality for ten percent of the cost, but you will always have the nagging feeling of not having given (more) money to Kojima. It’s up to you.

And if you think this is a product for a select few, the truth is that all models have sold out except for sizes M and L in orange, so if you want to prove that you are the biggest fan of Death Stranding 2 and Kojima months before it comes out, this is your moment to do so. Yes, even if it rains later and you feel bad about taking it out in case it gets damaged.

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The origins of ‘Death Stranding’, in a restaurant and without any kind of script

Ahora hemos descubierto que tampoco es así para los actores que interpretan a los personajes. Es el caso de Norman Reedus, al que conoceréis por ‘Death Stranding’ y que aceptó el proyecto sin leer una línea del guion.

You may think that the world of video games is an unusual place, filled with glamour, where decisions are made in glass offices following incredible presentations. However, it’s not always like that. For programmers, certainly, it usually isn’t, but now we have discovered that it’s not like that for the actors who play the characters either. This was the case for Norman Reedus, whom you may know from ‘Death Stranding’ and who accepted the project without even reading a line of the script.

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Sushi Stranding

Basically… this came to be because there was no script when Hideo Kojima first decided to meet with him at a sushi restaurant and propose that he be the lead character of a project that hadn’t even started. Kojima himself stated on Twitter, “He said yes instantly even though there wasn’t even a script. The following month we scanned him and took screenshots for a trailer.”

The trailer was released at E3 2016, but the game wouldn’t be released until 2019. By that time, the actor was already well known for his role as Daryl Dixon, which he has played in three different series: ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘The Walking Dead: Origins’, and, you guessed it, ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’. But fame certainly didn’t stop him from taking on a risky project with no script, story, or anything similar. But he had passion. Let’s see who can say the same today.

Back then, Kojima remembers, “I was still skinny and below my recommended weight”. Reedus and he became friends, obviously. So much so, he responded to Kojima’s tweet saying “My dude”. Both will come together again in ‘Death Stranding 2’, because after the success of the first one, frankly… who could refuse a sequel?

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Hideo Kojima is tired (and frankly, it’s normal)

They must be feeling really overwhelmed, as they announced on Twitter with a brief “I’ve been feeling too tired and exhausted lately.” It’s quite normal.

If sometimes we are tired of doing our day-to-day tasks, imagine if, in addition, you have to supervise a movie and direct two video games at the same time, and without your head being able to stop with all kinds of ideas. Hideo Kojima, at 60 years old, may pass as a bon vivant (he is, let’s not deceive ourselves), but above all he is a tired person. Very, very tired.

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Playing Video Games

Recently, Kojima announced that a movie of Death Stranding was already in progress with A24, and in addition to that, there is also a sequel to the game and ‘O.D’, which he is creating with Jordan Peele. So, he must have his head spinning and he has announced it on Twitter, with a brief “I’m too tired and exhausted lately”. It’s normal.

That hasn’t stopped people in the comments from demanding new missions for ‘Metal Gear Solid 5’, because there are people for everything. However, according to what we see on his account, he continues to enjoy movies like never before, so at least he has time to stop thinking for a while and watch a movie from time to time.

At least he has been getting rid of some projects during this year, like his podcast on Spotify, which ended in March. Something is something. That said, Kojima Productions is working at full speed because ‘Death Stranding’ will be, if all goes well, the first of a good handful of movies based on his games, or so he has promised. At this point, Hideo, really, it’s okay to slow down a bit. We will still love you.

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Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima teases new exciting VR game

This week has been a big one for gaming-related reveals with the announcements of Nintendo Direct and State of Play. As the upcoming Tokyo Game Show (TGS) takes off today, we can expect even more to come. However, just before the event, the mastermind behind the popular Death Stranding game, Hideo Kojima, left fans puzzled as he teased a new game.

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In the teaser, Hideo Kojima announced that he would be revealing a new VR game that he’s been working on at the TGS event. As part of the tease, Hideo Kojima tweeted photos of himself enjoying a game on the Oculus Quest 2.

While we couldn’t see anything related to the new game, Hideo Kojima promised fans that Kojima Productions will share more details regarding the new game they’ve been working on.

So far, the developers have managed to keep any information about the game secret. So secret that this is the first time we hear about the studio even creating a title within the VR space. Not to mention there’s nothing about what type of game it will be. 

At the Summer Game Fest earlier this year, the Death Stranding creator revealed that he was teaming up with Xbox to develop a new game. He also stated that this game was something completely new, something that he’s always wanted to make and something that hasn’t been seen before.

Quite bold statements! However, even though we know that Kojima Productions will be unveiling their new VR game, there is no confirmation that this is the game developed in partnership with Xbox.

With both Xbox and Kojima Productions scheduled to show off projects at TGS, this VR game could easily be part of either’s slate. We’ll keep our ears open this weekend for the reveal and look forward to learning more about this VR game. For now, it seems like a Death Stranding sequel is also in the works.

Death Stranding sequel in the works, states Norman Reedus

We’ve had suspicions for quite a while now that Hideo Kojima has been working on something new, but there hasn’t been any solid evidence as to what that project might be. Until now. It turns out that Sam Porter Bridges is unable to keep a secret as the actor who plays him in Kojima’s Death Stranding recently let slip that a sequel is indeed in the works. 

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Norman Reedus, the voice behind Sam Porter Bridges, accidentally let the news slip in an interview with Leo Magazine. ‘We just started a second one’ was Reedus’ response when asked about his experience in the first game. He expanded on how much time and effort he dedicated to the first project, substantiating that the first project has been such a success that a sequel is the natural next step. ‘It took me maybe two or three years to finish all the MoCap sessions and everything. It takes a lot of work. And then the game came out, and it just won all these awards, and it was a huge thing, so we just started part two of that.’

This is far from an official confirmation, the likes of which would only come from Kojima himself, but it does basically confirm what we’ve suspected for some time now. Death Stranding 2 is inbound. It’s not a surprise that there’s a sequel in development, given how stellarly the first game performed. Death Stranding, which also starred entertainment industry powerhouses like Léa Seydoux and Mads Mikkelson, was Kojima’s first release since he left Konami, a move that garnered much attention from the public. The game went on to become a global hit that deservingly received a director’s cut and subsequent PC port. 

We don’t know when the Death Stranding sequel will hit the marketplace, but we know it’s likely still a ways away. If we go back to what Reedus said in his interview with Leo Magazine, he mentioned that it took him two to three years to finish all his work for the first one. That’s not counting all the hours that the rest of the Death Stranding team had to put into development, design, and testing before the game was released. We’re only three years from the initial release now, so it’ll likely still be a while, depending on when development was started. But at least we know we’re getting a sequel. 

While you wait for the new game, why not read our expert review of Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding Director’s Cut?

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Death Stranding Director’s Cut is coming soon

Remember how long we waited for Death Stranding to appear on PC and PS4, which then carried over to the PS5? Well, it’s been two years since the glorified walking simulator finally launched and the Director’s Cut for PC is almost ready. Indications are that we’ll see the upgraded game as soon as March 30th, 2022.

PS5 players have already had a taste of some of the new content. They’ve seen new missions, weapons, boss battles, and more in the science fiction exploration game. Death Stranding Director’s Cut will have all of these and more, with improved graphics appearing thanks to Intel’s Xe Super Sampling.

There’s still no sign of Death Stranding coming to Xbox or Xbox players being able to stream it from the GeForce Now app on console. If you recall, there seemed to be some agreement in place that 505 Games could port the game to Windows, but it needed to stay away from competitor consoles. 

The new Death Stranding Director’s Cut will be a great way for gamers who haven’t tried the game to step in and try it. In the meantime, we’re waiting to see what else Kojima Productions is working on. Last year, Hideo Kojima hinted at two new games while remaining mysterious about them. The one was labeled as ‘big’ and the other ‘challenging’. 

While we wait for further news, we can enjoy the expanded Director’s cut on the 30th of March. If we manage to get a review copy of the title, we’ll certainly share our impressions of the update.