The highly anticipated release of the Limited Edition Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense controller is scheduled for June 26, 2025, coinciding with the premiere of the game of the same name. This controller, which has generated great excitement among the gaming community, will feature a unique design with special decorations that pay tribute to the distinctive universe of Death Stranding. A controller that is not cheap and can only be obtained in one store. Reservations for this attractive peripheral will begin on May 22, 2025, at 10 AM, Spanish mainland time, and at the same local time […]
The highly anticipated release of the Limited Edition Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense controller is scheduled for June 26, 2025, coinciding with the premiere of the game of the same name. This controller, which has generated great excitement among the gaming community, will feature a unique design with special decorations that pay tribute to the distinctive universe of Death Stranding.
A controller that is not cheap and can only be found in a store
Reservations for this peripheral attraction will begin on May 22, 2025, at 10 AM, peninsular time in Spain, and at the same local time in the UK and the US. It is expected that, like other limited edition products, this controller will be priced at €84.99.
The design of the controller has sparked mixed opinions, as some fans would prefer a more elaborate style, but its appeal lies in being a coveted item for passionate collectors. As the release date approaches, this controller is expected to become a desirable object for enthusiasts of the Death Stranding series and lovers of special hardware editions in general.
While there is no purchase link available at this time, interested parties are encouraged to follow updates on the PlayStation Direct website to ensure they do not miss the opportunity to acquire this unique piece.
The sequel to Death Stranding, titled Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, will be released on June 24, and promises to offer gameplay focused on deliveries and exploration, maintaining the essence that characterized the first title. One of the standout features of the game will be the implementation of weather events that will influence the gaming experience, as well as a day-night cycle that will not only add visual beauty but also new challenges for players. More focused on action due to what players are asking for, Hideo Kojima, the renowned creator of the game, has noted that, although […]
The sequel to Death Stranding, titled Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, will be released on June 24, and promises to offer gameplay focused on deliveries and exploration, maintaining the essence that characterized the first title. One of the standout features of the game will be the implementation of weather events that will influence the gaming experience, as well as a day-night cycle that will not only add visual beauty but also new challenges for players.
More action-oriented due to what players are asking for
Hideo Kojima, the renowned game creator, has stated that while combat will play a more significant role, the main focus will still be on deliveries. In Kojima’s words, “[Death Stranding 2] is a game primarily centered on deliveries.” However, the pressure generated by fan expectations has led the team to add more combat options, ensuring that players have different ways to approach situations, whether through evasion, the use of vehicles, or direct confrontation.
The development of this sequel was influenced by the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the team to adapt their creative process and work from home. Kojima rewrote much of the narrative to reflect themes of communication and human isolation in the digital age, which has led the game to not only be about connection but also about its complications.
With the launch in sight, the Kojima Productions team feels anxious and excited about the outcome. Despite the challenges, Kojima has expressed his satisfaction for having completed the development: “I am very happy that we were able to finish the development and reach a good port,” said the director during a recent press round.
The anticipated release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is scheduled for June 26, 2025, marking a new stage in Hideo Kojima’s prolific career after his separation from Konami a decade ago. As the date approaches, Kojima has revealed that the game’s development is currently 95% complete, suggesting that the team is focused on polishing details and improving the stability of the title. In a recent broadcast of his podcast, the Japanese creator used an interesting metaphor, describing the state of the game as if it were at the […]
The highly anticipated release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is scheduled for June 26, 2025, marking a new stage in Hideo Kojima’s prolific career following his separation from Konami a decade ago. As the date approaches, Kojima has revealed that the game’s development is currently 95% complete, suggesting that the team is focused on polishing details and improving the title’s stability. In a recent broadcast of his podcast, the Japanese creator used an interesting metaphor, describing the state of the game as if it were 10 p.m. on a 24-hour day, with only two hours remaining before the process culminates.
Not just for hardcore gamers
One of the standout features of this sequel is the inclusion of an easy mode that will allow players to bypass challenging boss encounters through a visual novel-style sequence. This option reflects Kojima’s commitment to accessibility, allowing those with less experience in action games to enjoy the narrative without facing additional frustrations in difficult battles. This modus operandi is designed to integrate seamlessly with the story, maintaining player immersion.
Additionally, Death Stranding 2 will retain the asynchronous multiplayer that characterizes the saga, facilitating interaction between players without the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription. Users will be able to contribute to the creation of structures and routes, promoting collaboration in a shared world without requiring simultaneous connection.
With such an ambitious premise and accessibility-focused features, Death Stranding 2 promises to be an experience that appeals to both veteran gamers and new players.
Hideo Kojima has generated great anticipation around his next installment, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which will be released exclusively for PS5 on June 26, 2025. The sequel promises to expand the enigmatic universe of the saga, with a deeper narrative and gameplay that is expected to be more challenging than that of its predecessor. We have two good news for you Since its reveal through a cinematic trailer, fans have been eager to learn more about the new features this title will bring. Kojima has indicated that the development of Death Stranding 2 […]
Hideo Kojima has generated great anticipation for his upcoming release, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which will be exclusively launched for PS5 on June 26, 2025. The sequel promises to expand the enigmatic universe of the saga, with a deeper narrative and gameplay that is expected to be more challenging than that of its predecessor.
We have two good news for you
Since its reveal through a cinematic trailer, fans have been eager to learn more about the new features this title will bring. Kojima has indicated that the development of Death Stranding 2 has been particularly demanding, causing considerable exhaustion for the Japanese creator. However, his efforts seem aimed at providing a unique gaming experience, where gameplay improvement is key.
One of the most encouraging news for the gaming community is that it has been confirmed that Death Stranding 2 will not feature microtransactions. According to the listing on the PS Store, there are currently no plans to introduce in-game purchases, which suggests that any additional content will be offered for free through updates. This is a relief for those concerned about monetization policies in current video games.
The game will retain the multiplayer model that characterized its first installment. Players will not need a PS Plus subscription to access multiplayer elements, which encourages a form of indirect cooperation through the constructions and routes of other users visible in the game world.
Finally, several editions of the title have been announced, which will include exclusive items depending on the players’ choices. There is still time before its release, but expectations continue to grow around what Kojima and his team have in store for this new adventure.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is one of the most anticipated games of the year. The most anticipated game of the year, except for GTA VI. And for some people, even without the exception. And it’s no wonder. Death Stranding was for many media the GOTY of 2019 and it’s not surprising. It showed that Hideo Kojima had a lot to say outside of Konami and Metal Gear and that, in addition, it was possible to create a game where the act of walking was extremely tense and satisfying. Now he has to double down, because we already know how good they are […]
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is one of the most anticipated games of the year. The most awaited game of the year, except for GTA VI. And for some people, even without the exception. And it’s no wonder. Death Stranding was for many media outlets the GOTY of 2019 and it’s not surprising. It showed that Hideo Kojima had a lot to say outside of Konami and Metal Gear and that, in addition, it was possible to create a game where the act of walking was extremely tense and satisfying.
Now it has to raise the stakes, because we already know how good their systems are. They must surprise us with something different, something better, because we already know the secrets of what Death Stranding is. At least, as a concept. And that’s why we are going to clarify everything we know. And everything we think we know.
Price, release date, booking and other important recent information
To begin, let’s start with the most recent news. Last Sunday, March 9, there was a special presentation about Death Stranding 2: On The Beach where new information about the game was revealed. With a new trailer lasting over ten minutes, the most interesting part is that it gave us a release date: next June 26 exclusively for PlayStation 5. The exclusivity is more than justified, considering the quality of the graphics presented in the trailer, showcasing a new graphical benchmark for the current generation of consoles.
In addition, it was also confirmed what the main theme of the game is. Titled To the Wilder, it is a song composed by Woodkid and talks about opening new paths and not getting carried away by the possibility of walking already known and worn paths, which are traps that keep us stuck in our lives. Something that may also be a nod to what we will see in this sequel. Or in the concert series Stranding Harmony, which will begin on November 8 and will tour around the world, playing the soundtrack of the now saga of Kojima’s games.
On the other hand, if you can’t wait to pre-order the game, you’ll still have to do just that. Wait a little longer. Because you won’t be able to do it until March 17, with three different editions: a standard edition, a digital deluxe edition, and a collector’s edition for €79.99, €89.99, and €249.99 respectively. The latter is only available on PlayStation Direct.
Everything we know for sure about the game
About the story, we still don’t know much. It seems to take place eleven months after the end of the first game and that the consequences of the first game have not been as positive as one might expect. Something that will lead us to once again step into the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, brought to life by the famous actor Norman Reedus. Once again accompanied by Léa Seydoux as Fragile, Nicolas Winding Refn as Heartman, and Troy Baker as Higgs Monaghan, joining the cast are Elle Fanning, Sioli Kutsuna, Luca Marinelli, George Miller, Debra Wilson, Fatih Akin, Alastair Duncan, and Alissa Jung as Tomorrow, Rainy, Neil, Tarman, Doctor, Dollman, The President, and Lucy respectively.
From here on, we speculate freely
Up to this point, the information. From here on, we start to speculate. And the trailer has made us imagine quite a bit of what could happen in the game. To begin with, it seems that Sam and Fragile may have established some kind of romantic relationship and that, because of this, upon Higgs’ return when he comes back in search of Lou, Sam’s daughter, Fragile tries to save her at the cost of her own life. This gives Sam an even more personal reason to confront the situation this time.
At the same time, it seems that we will have new mechanics. It appears that battles will be much more common in this sequel, but it gives the impression that this is because The Beach no longer has the same effects on the planet. Whether it’s because the chiral crystals are changing the world and that separation between worlds no longer exists, or because entire parts of the game do not occur exactly in our world, it seems that combat will have a much greater weight in this sequel. Especially highlighting what seem to be battles with and against giant creatures, perhaps the most spectacular moments of its predecessor.
On the other hand, from what they say in the trailer, it seems that we are leaving the US to go to another continent. If we look at the name of the figure in the collector’s edition, it is Magellan, the famous Portuguese explorer who discovered America. If we add to that the fact that at one point a character says that the former US is exporting its form of culture to this other continent, it seems quite evident that the new place we are going to travel to is Europe. Something that was already hinted at in the original, suggesting that the situation in Europe was subtly different from that of the US.
And there also lies the impression of where the themes of the game may reside. The militarism of ancient USA, seeking to expand into other territories, and the use of AI, as it suggests that part of the problem of what is happening is the automation of distributions, could be the cause or consequence of the new uprising of Higgs, now with what is clearly a paramilitary group with sectarian overtones.
We won’t have to wait long to know if we were right
In any case, this last part is mere speculation. We do not know for sure what will happen in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait long. As we have pointed out, it will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on June 26, ending the intrigue of what the genius Hideo Kojima has cooked up this time.
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is a premium action game from Sony Interactive and 505 Games. Directed by renowned video game designer Hideo Kojima, this serves as the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 Death Stranding. This game aims to explore another mission, this time beyond the borders of the United Cities of America. Sam returns, this time with companions, once again seeking a way to save humanity while raising Louise.
With Hideo Kojima, you never know what to expect. He is a multifaceted man who loves to surprise and always does what he wants. Pleasing the public is not among his priorities, and anyone who thinks they know what he will do next better be prepared to be wrong. That’s why it wasn’t surprising when the Japanese creative confirmed that, indeed, his future is not necessarily in video games. Hideo Kojima has signed with the talent agency WME, suggesting that his next project might not be a video game. Something that […]
With Hideo Kojima, you never know what to expect. He is a multifaceted man who loves to surprise and always does what he wants. Pleasing the public is not among his priorities, and anyone who thinks they know what he will do next should be prepared to be wrong. Therefore, it was not surprising when the Japanese creative confirmed that, indeed, his future is not necessarily in video games.
Hideo Kojima has signed with the talent agency WME, suggesting that his next project might not be a video game. Something he elaborated on in an interview with Variety, where he stated that he created Kojima Productions with the idea of creating “digital entertainment,” not necessarily a video game. Hence, his next project could be a video game, an anime, a movie, or something entirely different, as nothing is ruled out in that regard.
Establishing themselves as an indie studio, as they do not belong to the structure of any large company, all this happened while a roundtable on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach was being held at the Tokyo Game Show. In this, Hideo Kojima revealed some new images of the game and its peculiar photo mode, which allows us to manipulate its characters as if it were a digital photo session.
Well, if you are waiting for a specific release date for the game, we are afraid we have bad news. According to Kojima himself during the event, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances that prevent the announcement of its release date right now, we won’t know when the game will be released until sometime in 2025.
At the same time as Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Kojima is working on OD, a game for Microsoft with no release date that he described in an interview with Variety as “a game like no other.” Additionally, he has also announced his desire to return to espionage games with a game named Physint, but only after completing Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and OD. Therefore, even if the most renowned creative in contemporary video games might do something outside the medium, it doesn’t seem like he will leave us without things to play in the meantime.
