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Death Stranding 2 PC version get rated by ESRB

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Looking forward to the inevitable PC vs console comparison and subsequent meltdowns
 
The first one took like a year (several years) to build a strong word of mouth. The sequel clearly didn't continue the momentum. If this doesn't win GOTY, I think the buzz will not reach the peak of the first one.
 
Fair enough since this is a second party and the IP is not owned by Sony anymore. But I doubt if there will be a xbox port due to low number of sales of Ds1 DC on xbox. Actually, even on PC the numbers was not impressive for Ds1 directors cut but at least maybe it will add a bit to its sales number. I love the game, its the best game of the ps5 generation for me, but finally, I have to admit, it was not a critical success on ps5.
 
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ShaiKhulud1989 said:
Since IP is owned by Kojima since the last year, I guess the exclusivity window will be slightly shorter than 1 year.
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I don't think IP ownership is a factor since such a deal would have obviously been made when before the game started development in 2020, though I want to point out that Kojima has owned the IP for almost 4 years (which is still after it got greenlit)
 
crazyriddler said:
No way! GAF told me that PC ports were over!
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DS since day-one was a multiplat deal with PlayStation exclusivity window (House and Kojima announced the game as PS4/PC title). First game even went with the different publisher.

The surprising part that this time PC release is handled by SIE, in all honesty.
 
As slow burn a game this is, kojipro should expect a slow sales Total to their target also. Will get there eventually.

I'm just gonna fire up DS1 again to complete those memory sticks retrieval.
 
crazyriddler said:
No way! GAF told me that PC ports were over! That it had been revealed in some document about Sony's future plans.

I'm confused now 😮
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It's second party and the IP is owned by Kojima, and everyone already knows it is time exclusive. But looks like no xbox this time. Xbox numbers for ds1 was not that good. PC number of Ds1 was not that bigger either but maybe it suffice for kojima.
 
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ShaiKhulud1989 said:
DS since day-one was a multiplat deal with PlayStation exclusivity window (House and Kojima announced the game as PS4/PC title). First game even went with the different publisher.

The surprising part that this time PC release is handled by SIE, in all honesty.
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I had the theory that SIE sold the PC publishing rights of the first title to Kojima as, back in 2015, they didn't really have any big plans for their PC publishing business (which, at the time, was limited to an odd late release for Helldivers 1). It only made sense that it wouldn't be the case by the second game.
 
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Was going to say that's a quick turnaround but the first game released quick too. Man, how time flies.
 
ShaiKhulud1989 said:
DS since day-one was a multiplat deal with PlayStation exclusivity window (House and Kojima announced the game as PS4/PC title). First game even went with the different publisher.

The surprising part that this time PC release is handled by SIE, in all honesty.
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Remember first DS came out before sony began with their first party ports. At the time there was even a cope saying sony only ported horizon zero dawn because kojima had already done the job of porting the engine to PC with Death stranding
 
Guilty_AI said:
Remember first DS came out before sony began with their first party ports. At the time there was even a cope saying sony only ported horizon zero dawn because kojima had already done the job of porting the engine to PC with Death stranding
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I'm still giggling that first crop of Sony ports were published by PlayStation Mobile
 
Why do some people still argue Sony isn't doing PC ports? Like there aren't loads of them out there already... this is just another example (yeah, they're going to claim Death Stranding isn't a Sony IP)
 
Soren01 said:
Why do some people still argue Sony isn't doing PC ports? Like there aren't loads of them out there already... this is just another example (yeah, they're going to claim Death Stranding isn't a Sony IP)
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Its not anymore. Kojima already own the IP. If there really is a exclusivity contract they will really shout it out like for example, Physint, Sony and Kojima mentioned it will be exclusive to PS.
 
tanners said:
DS1 to DS2 takes longer than MGSV to DS1
And it's been a decade since Kojima get fired by Konami
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Physint which is a PS exclusive probably a Ps6 launch game around 2029 or 2030. So 4 or 5 years from now his next project. I dont count OD since it looks like its an episodic cloud game, there is even a possibility it will be cancelled.
 
Mr Moose said:
Sony publishing it this time? Interesting.
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Kojima maybe ask for Sony's help,probably since he lacks the fund this time to publish his game ( I admit Ds2 even if its legendary and game of the generation, it was not a critical success ). Maybe Sony's condition is Physint will remain exclusive.
 
yogaflame said:
Kojima maybe ask for Sony's help,probably since he lacks the fund this time to publish his game ( I admit Ds2 even if its legendary and game of the generation, it was not a critical success ). Maybe Sony's condition is Physint will remain exclusive.
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Bro what are you yabbering about?
 
Kacho said:
Bro what are you yabbering about?
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Well it is dissapointing that it was not a hit on any platforms, even if its a epic scope generational type of a game. Even in the past, ds1 cd was ported to Xbox and PC ,and it was not a big success. Sad that gamers does not appreciate this type of a game.

Looks like Kojima really needed a publising help from Sony unlike Ds1 DC to xbox and pc. 505 cannot even help anymore.
 
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yogaflame said:
Well it is dissapointing that it was not a hit on any platforms, even if its a epic scope generational type of a game. Even in the past, ds1 cd was ported to Xbox and PC ,and it was not a big success. Sad that gamers does not appreciate this type of a game.

Looks like Kojima really needed a publising help from Sony unlike Ds1 DC to xbox and pc. 505 cannot even help anymore.
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Do we have any information about the behind the scenes details? For all we know Sony could be publishing because they're established on PC now.
 
Didnt even finish the first one. was very bored. But I need to play it. maybe ill use game trainer and just skim through it. or I dunno . watch it on YouTube but I think I will still be missing some parts of the story
 
Can't wait to come back from work to.... work again but for free, pay to do that beforehand, cringe from Kojima's storytelling every millisecond and question my sanity in the process.
 
Soren01 said:
Why do some people still argue Sony isn't doing PC ports? Like there aren't loads of them out there already... this is just another example (yeah, they're going to claim Death Stranding isn't a Sony IP)
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They won't make too Many PC ports because they already ported almost everything lol, Sony Will be releasing 2 first party games every year, which are very few.
 
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this is what Jez meant by them scaling back single player PC releases? I think it might come to PC a month or two sooner than the last one. Baby steps.
 
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