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[RetroGamingUK]

And with that, the 9th console generation has finally begun.

Only took 4 years.

 

[XXL]

Day one. My most anticipated game this year.

Second drop of gifs

These need to be at the top of the page.

 

[funking giblet]

Solid Snake and Metal Gear just popping up for the craic like.

 

[rofif]

that will be a hard media spoilers blackout for me at least week before release

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

3rd drop

 

[Musilla]

 

[Schmendrick]

Kojima really is the king of "wtf did that guy smoke?" cinematography....
Everything else... We'll see.

 

[ByWatterson]

Worst Playstation gen ever?

 

[aerts1js]

This looks incredible but

 

[sncvsrtoip]

It has ue5 nanite feeling, good to see decima improving

 

[PrefectAboro]

Am I tripping or is there a little Villeneuve "Dune" influence on these trailers?

Best part was when the dude put on the infinite ammo bandana LOL! Gorgeous Sci-Fi environments, gameplay is not my cup of tea but I respect his level of artistic freedom.

 

[Bartski]

KINO

 

[Ashamam]

fuuuuuuuuck. Sony ends up with GOTY again I guess.

Mind you watch some of the media try to frame this as 'just' a walking simulator.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Graphically, that’s currently as good as it gets in my eyes! Day 1, can’t wait!

 

[Hugare]

Incredible production values

But man, Kojima should stop using crack. Seems way too over the top, even for someone who loved the first game.

The kaiju battle in the end was the cherry on top.

 

[Ashamam]

It has ue5 nanite feeling, good to see decima improving

Uggh, don't do that. UE5 isn't the standard you think it is. Decima stands quite firmly on its own two feet and always has.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

4th drop

 

[Bartski]

that was legit mind blowing. WOW.

Did they say the early access is only for the special edition?

 

[Astray]

Yet another one of their fantastic "innovations" that has left a lasting impression on the industry.

How will we manage without their contributions to the field of Gaming?

 

[HeWhoWalks]

This is the visual level folks were expecting for the gen. We've made it ladies and gentlemen!

That mountain scene is unmatched, never mind some of those character models!

 

[DForce]

Holy Decima.

 

[Raven117]

I’m 100 percent day 1. Especially at a time where companies refuse to take risks, or just chase GaaS for the big money, games that are just batshit weird and interesting and daring with a huge budget need to be rewarded

 

[NeonGhost]

I think all the footage was on other regular ps5 not the pro

 

[HeWhoWalks]

I think all the footage was on other regular ps5 not the pro

If true, for all intents and purposes, is even more insane!

 

[DarkstarRising13]

Day 1 on my PS5 Pro. So glad I got an LG B4 48 inch OLED TV to play this.

Im practically booked solid when it comes to games this year. But im definitely going to put some time away so I can play Death Stranding 1 and hopefully Platinum trophy it before 2 comes in at June 26.

 

[yogaflame]

This game proves that textures, presentation, design, and physics are the most important in game development when it comes to technical side of things.

 

[The_Observer]

Kojima: Mangum Opus 2 incoming.
This trailer was INSANE. The first game was one of the most unique videogaming experiences ever and this will take that to the extreme it seems. And something finally that looks visually as a ps5 game should. The trailer altogether might be one of the best videogame trailers ever.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

If true, for all intents and purposes, is even more insane!

All it took was a great engine and great developers.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

All it took was a great engine and great developers.

Indeed and that's a cornerstone of SIE.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I may decide to get the digital deluxe version to play the game early and support true AAAA games like these.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Day one. My most anticipated game this year.



Yet another one of their fantastic "innovations" that has left a lasting impression on the industry.

I hate this trend and I hate that Sony picked it up cuz it's working

 

[Thedtrain]

Sheesh. May need to get a pro

 

[The Shepard]

Looks great, really liked the first one. Day one.

 

[Arsic]

First collectors edition in like 15 some years I just need. Not want. Need.

That trailer made my eyes water.

Kojima has been carrying this medium forward for decades on his shoulders. This is the only game this generation or anything coming up that literally has my jaw just dropped. Nothing looks even 1% as interesting as this.

Fucking incredible!!!!!

 

[Alan Silvestro]

Day 1. Bravo Marinelli teasing mgs6 lol.

 

[ikbalCO]

That trailer was fucking bonkers.

Yo, 2025 is insane!!!

 

[vpance]

There has been a severe lack of epic video games. Kojima

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

5th drop

 

[Bartski]

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Ship Date, New Trailer, and More. | Kojima Productions

Kojima Productions

www.kojimaproductions.jp

Mod edit: Put images under quotes or a use a spoiler tag if they're too many

March 09 2025
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Ship Date, New Trailer, and More
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in collaboration with PlayStation, hosted a special panel for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH at this year’s SXSW in Austin, Texas. Hideo Kojima was joined by Norman Reedus, Troy Baker and Woodkid for the panel where the latest DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH news was announced, including:

• PlayStation® Presents DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Special Panel: Here

【Pre-Order Trailer】

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | Pre-Order Trailer: Here

【Product Overview】

• Game Title: “DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH”
• Platform: PlayStation®5
• Ship Date: June 26th, 2025
• Rating: Mature 17+
• Products:
  • Physical Version
    Standard Edition | 69.99 USD
    Collector’s Edition | 229.99 USD
  • Digital Version
    Standard Edition | 69.99 USD
    Digital Deluxe Edition | 79.99 USD
• Pre-Order Begins: Mar 17th, 2025 @ 10AM (local time) Watch the pre-order trailer: Here.
• Original Song: To The Wilder from Woodkid debut – available on a variety of streaming platforms: click Here for details.

IMAGESKey visual

【Available In】
Fans who purchase the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition will have exclusive Early Access to the game 48-hours before launch, available from June 24th, 2025. Learn more about each edition and pre-order bonuses, please see below.

■PRE-ORDER BONUS​

• In-game items
  • Custom Hologram: Quokka (EARLY UNLOCK)
  • Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

■DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION​

• Full Game Digital Download
• 48-hour Early Access to the Game
• In-game Items
  • Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 (EARLY UNLOCK)
  • Battle Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Boost Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Bokka Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Patch 70: Quokka
  • Patch 71: Chiral Feline
  • Patch 72: Why Me?
• Pre-Order Bonus
  • Custom Hologram: Quokka (EARLY UNLOCK)
  • Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

■COLLECTOR'S EDITION​

• Full Game Digital Download
• Collector’s Box
• 48-hour Early Access to the Game
• 15” Magellan Man Statue
• 3” Dollman Figurine
• Art Cards
• Letter from Hideo Kojima
• In-game Items
  • Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 (EARLY UNLOCK)
  • Battle Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Boost Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Bokka Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Patch 70: Quokka
  • Patch 71: Chiral Feline
  • Patch 72: Why Me?
• Pre-Order Bonus
  • Custom Hologram: Quokka (EARLY UNLOCK)
  • Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
  • Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

 

[rofif]

First collectors edition in like 15 some years I just need. Not want. Need.

That trailer made my eyes water.

Kojima has been carrying this medium forward for decades on his shoulders. This is the only game this generation or anything coming up that literally has my jaw just dropped. Nothing looks even 1% as interesting as this.

Fucking incredible!!!!!

but collectors / physical get no early access
Only digital deluxe

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Kojima developed Death Stranding in 3 years with brand new studio. DS2 Will have 5+ years of development time with a much larger production team

 

[Nintendo's Witch]

FUCKING VIDEOGAMES GAF

 

[nial]

Kojima developed Death Stranding in 3 years with brand new studio. DS2 Will have 5+ years of development time with a much larger production team

I think development didn't really start immediately, not even in 2020 as Kojima started to change stuff up right after the pandemic events. I believe it started in 2021.

 

[Arsic]

but collectors / physical get no early access
Only digital deluxe

Collectors comes with the digital deluxe.

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

but collectors / physical get no early access
Only digital deluxe

The collectors edition includes the digital deluxe edition. It seems there isn't a physical copy in the collectors edition.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Great trailer, but now Sony too is jumping on the early access scam.

Congrats to Microsoft for yet again being the at the forefront of gaming enshittification.

Sony did it before this game and plenty of pubs did it before Sony/MS

 

[Luipadre]

Kojima developed Death Stranding in 3 years with brand new studio. DS2 Will have 5+ years of development time with a much larger production team

Correct me if im wrong but i heard him saying they been working on this game for only 2.5 years. Its fucking insane. Other AAA games takes 5+ years nowaday to make and its nowhere near this quality

 

[ElFenomeno]

You guys sure love to ride Kojima's dick. I enjoyed the first game as its something unique but come on...
Graphics are 5% better than the first game which already still looks amazing.
Other than that, I expected a big step up in the gameplay department which seems is not the case. Walking and delivering packages with basic ass shooting remains unchanged.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

6th drop

 

[rofif]

Collectors comes with the digital deluxe.

The collectors edition includes the digital deluxe edition. It seems there isn't a physical copy in the collectors edition.

that sucks then.
I will wait 2 days and just get physical edition