Death Stranding 2: On the Beachcontinues to progress smoothly onPlayStation 5and is on track for its exclusive release inJune, according to Hideo Kojima himself.
Parallel Development With Other Projects
Kojima is going all out with this sequel, and its launch onJune 26, 2025, will prove it to be one of the most promising open-world games of the year for PS5. However, unlike the firstDeath Stranding, the game hasn’t goneGoldyet, meaning it’s still in development. That said, it may not be far off—Kojima remains optimistic about its progress.
Let’s not forget that this new title from Kojima Productions forPlayStation 5is being developed almost simultaneously withODfor Xbox andPhysintfor Sony’s consoles as well.
Currently, you can still pre-order the game (although theCollector’s Editionhas caused controversy for going against a promise Kojima made years ago) via thePS Store,PlayStation Direct, and retailers.
Collector’s Edition Sparks Controversy
The Collector’s Edition of Death Stranding 2sparked debate among fans due to the omission of adigital edition, which contrasts with previous statements made by Kojima on supporting digital formats.
The legendary Japanese creator recently spoke about the game during theofficial Kojima Productions podcast, offering insight into how things are going.
According to Kojima, the development ofDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachisaround 95% complete.
Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding 2 is currently 95% complete while speaking on his Koji10 radio show!#DS2"It’s at about 95% now…It feels like it is 10 o’clock (PM), speaking of 24 hours, Koji Pro’s DS2 is at 10 o’clock (PM), there are 2 hours left"via@koji10_tbspic.twitter.com/sOZjY7ZLg7— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN)June 20, 2025
He compared the progress to a24-hour cycle, saying the game is currently at “10 PM,” implying there are justtwo hours leftin the metaphorical day before it’s finished.
It was already clear that the game was nearing completion—after all, the sequel featuringSam and Louis launching in just over two and a half months.
While we’re still waiting to learn whether the game will support the newPSSRversion (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), which is set to roll out in 2026, theFAQ sectionon the official PS Store page has revealed some new details.
Development Status
The game will also featureNeil, the embodiment ofSolid Snake, a character whose appearance may finally settle a long-standing debt withMetal Gear Solid fans.
If you were left stunned by the latest trailer, we recommend digging into the hidden messages scattered throughout it, which nod toMetal Gear Solid, theold world order,Kojima’s dismissal, and much more.
The wait is almost over:Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis getting closer and closer to launch onPlayStation 5.
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