History of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in Timeline

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, slated for a 2025 release, is an action-adventure sequel developed by Kojima Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Hideo Kojima directs, writes, and produces the game, marking Kojima Productions' second independent title and collaboration with Sony. Returning characters include Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus), Fragile (Léa Seydoux), and Higgs (Troy Baker), alongside new characters Tomorrow, Rainy, and Neil. Noteworthy figures such as George Miller (Tarman), Fatih Akin (Dollman), and Nicolas Winding Refn (Heartman) appear in the game, with Refn reprising his role from the original Death Stranding.

March 2020: Reedus Alludes to Collaboration

In March 2020, Norman Reedus alluded to the possibility of a continued collaboration with Hideo Kojima.

2020: Narrative Rework

Sometime prior to 2020, Hideo Kojima began writing the sequel but rewrote the narrative to reflect the impact of COVID-19.

May 2022: Sequel Confirmed

In May 2022, Norman Reedus confirmed that a sequel to Death Stranding was in development.

May 2022: Reedus Confirms Development

In May 2022, Norman Reedus confirmed the development of the sequel during an interview. Following this, Hideo Kojima jokingly "punished" Reedus on Twitter for confirming the game's existence. In October, Elle Fanning was announced as joining the cast of a Kojima Productions game.

December 2022: Official Announcement and New Cast

In December 2022, Death Stranding 2 was officially announced, along with confirmation of new cast members.

2022: Game Unveiled at The Game Awards

In 2022, Kojima unveiled the game at The Game Awards. He confirmed Léa Seydoux and Troy Baker would reprise their roles. Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna were announced as new cast members. Yoji Shinkawa and Ludvig Forssell would also return.

2023: Golden Joystick Awards Nomination

In 2023, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was nominated for the Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards.

January 2024: PlayStation State of Play Trailer

During the January 2024 PlayStation State of Play, Hideo Kojima revealed new information about the game in a 10-minute trailer, including details about Elle Fanning's character, special appearances by George Miller and Fatih Akin, and new gameplay footage.

May 2024: Filming and Motion Capture Completed

By May 2024, filming and motion capture for Death Stranding 2 were completed, with Kojima stating that the game was in an "adjustment phase" expected to last about a year.

2024: The Game Awards Nomination

In 2024, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was nominated for the Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards.

March 9, 2025: Release Date Announcement Trailer

On March 9, 2025, the game's release date was officially announced with a trailer. The trailer revealed the reprisal of Nicolas Winding Refn, new castings of Luca Marinelli, Alissa Jung, Alastair Duncan and Debra Wilson, and Woodkid's role as co-composer.

June 26, 2025: Release Date

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to release on June 26, 2025, for the PlayStation 5.

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2025: Upcoming Release

In 2025, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, an action-adventure game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is set to be released. The game, a sequel to Death Stranding, is written, produced, and directed by Hideo Kojima and features a cast including Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Troy Baker, along with new characters played by Elle Fanning, Shioli Kutsuna, and Luca Marinelli. George Miller, Fatih Akin, and Nicolas Winding Refn are also involved, with Refn reprising his role from the first game.