Summary
- Kojima hints at a new Death Stranding 2 trailer with a 20-second clip, intensifying anticipation.
- A new social media post reveals more cutscene footage and teasing audio mixing happening.
- Fans eagerly await more details on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach as development seemingly nears completion.
Hideo Kojima has unveiled a brief cutscene from Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, sparking speculation that a new trailer could be on the horizon. The original Death Stranding garnered a dedicated fanbase after expanding to platforms like PC and Xbox, and excitement for the sequel is already at an all-time high.
Since the game’s major info drop in early 2024—complete with a new trailer—fans have been eagerly awaiting further updates. With Death Stranding 2 slated for a 2025 release, recent developments suggest more news could be imminent. The game was recently rated in South Korea, often a sign that development is nearing completion. This, combined with Kojima’s latest tease of 20 seconds of fresh footage, strongly hints that a major announcement might be just around the corner.
Hideo Kojima recently shared a brief 20-second clip from Death Stranding 2 in a new online post. While the footage isn’t entirely new, it offers an extended look at a scene previously shown in the game’s State of Play trailer from January 2024. The clip features Norman Reedus’ Sam and Léa Seydoux’s Fragile discussing a mysterious benefactor. Sam expresses his skepticism about the individual, while Fragile acknowledges their past betrayals but remains willing to trust—for now—as long as the person continues to uphold their end of the deal.
Hideo Kojima Potentially Teases New State of Play Trailer
A newly surfaced off-screen video appears to show footage from Death Stranding 2, accompanied by a message indicating that it is part of the game’s main sound mixing process. This has led to speculation that a new trailer could be on the horizon. Fans have also connected the message to ongoing rumors of a potential PlayStation State of Play event in February 2025. While Sony has yet to confirm any such event, industry insiders have strongly hinted at its possibility.
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Hideo Kojima’s games are known for their deep mysteries, and Death Stranding 2 is no exception. The sequel introduces intriguing new characters, including Elle Fanning’s enigmatic Tomorrow, Shioli Kutsuna’s Rainy, and Dollman, a seemingly sentient puppet played by Fatih Akin. Alongside these fresh faces, familiar characters are also making a return. Notably, Conan O’Brien has been confirmed to reprise his role, sparking speculation that the beloved Sea Otter Hood may also make a comeback.