At its very foundation, The Last of Us is something of a survival title, giving players limited resources to assist them on their journey. It's built around a world that is inherently threatening, and in some cases, the best course of action is to painstakingly creep through an entire section of the game, heart pounding, trying desperately to avoid making a sound. It's one of the scariest post-apocalyptic games without a doubt, but it's also a beautiful and haunting experien
Clues that Death Stranding 2 is in development have been appearing for months, with fans of the original Death Stranding and its creator, Hideo Kojima, trying to squeeze every possible drop of information from what are very often cryptic hints and leaks. First, there was a comment in September 2021 by actor Norman Reedus, who did the motion-capture and voice acting for main character Sam Porter Bridges in the first Death Stranding , saying that a sequel was in negotiations. Then, in May 2022, Reedus casually mentioned in an interview that production on the second game had already begun. This was followed by a teaser from Kojima Productions that a game was in the works and then, most recently, a leaked document from PlayStation that seemed to confirm it.What all of this adds up to, though, is a great deal of uncertainty. Death Stranding (and its Director's Cut gameplay fixes) was a popular if not divisive, successful game that won a lot of nominations, awards, and acclaim for its developers, in the United States, Europe, and Japan, which would suggest that a sequel is likely. And it does seem undeniable that a Death Stranding 2 is in the works, judging by the sheer number of rumors and leaks that have surrounded the game over the last year, some of them apparently perpetrated or at least encouraged by Kojima himself. But few details about the game are known, and even fewer have been confirmed by people close to the project. Related: Death Stranding 2's Best Improvement Would Be A Party System Still, the likelihood of a sequel to 2019’s Death Stranding has excited many fans and players craving a return to the game’s post-apocalyptic wasteland and the reappearance of the courier Bridges, who crosses this terrain delivering supplies to isolated settlements across Death Stranding ’s unrecognizable map of America and linking them into a wireless communication network. Along with Reedus, other Hollywood actors and celebrities made appearances in Death Stranding , and rumors have pointed to the possibility of other familiar faces (or their motion-cap renderings) appearing in the sequel. A brief review of what is known for certain about Death Stranding 2 Walkthrough Stranding 2 , what is hinted at, and what is hoped for can help bring Kojima watchers up-to-date on the status of his latest proj
Death Stranding 2 has yet to receive a release date, and it would be unwise for gamers to expect the game to release this year. When gamers viewed character artist Frank Aliberti's ArtStation profile, they noticed that Death Stranding 2 was listed with a 2024 release date . His profile has since been changed. Though this is not conclusive proof of the game's release date, it does lend further evidence that Death Stranding 2 is far more likely to release next year than this y
In a world where human death was catastrophic, it felt odd to have literal killers, and even more so that Sam could use actual guns to kill them. Combat was never where the game shined, but rather in the rare moments you did have human interactions. Seeing porters and trading valuable gear felt much more impactful than gunning down Mules. For the sequel, it could be great to expand this, letting you see people out and connecting again, free from the desolation of the origi
Death Stranding takes place in a world that doesn't afford much human interaction, and as such is a largely single-player experience. That 'largely' is important though. The perfect antidote to a solitary world is the asynchronous multiplayer elements, letting you quite literally see the steps other porters have taken in their journeys, every piece of equipment left behind helping your
If industry insider Tom Henderson is to be believed, the project Kojima Productions is busy with is titled Overdose , and it is a horror game. Henderson also claims that the game features Margaret Qualley and that players will be able to control the game using their mobile phones. None of these leaks have been verified, though Henderson has a track record that has made him a reliable source. It also seems in line with Kojima's aspirations, as he has shown interest in making a horror title for a long time. Though he briefly had an opportunity with Silent Hills , he left Konami before he had the opportunity to execute on his id
In the statement on ResetEra, Dusk Golem stated definitively that Death Stranding 2 is in development and that its internal codename is Ocean . They went on to assert that the game is part of a standing deal between Kojima and Sony and that any reports suggesting otherwise or mentioning other parties should be rejected. This comment is apparently a reference to another rumor claiming Death Stranding 2 is the game Kojima is making for Xbox , which is suspected to be codenamed or titled Overdose . However, given that Sony owns the trademarks on Death Stranding (this again per Insider Gaming), it is highly unlikely it would have ever allowed Kojima to make a sequel exclusively for Micros(Image: https://c0.wallpaperflare.com/preview/970/497/130/black-and-white-elderly-grayscale-hands.jpg)
