Death Stranding 2: Can Hideo Kojima’s Sequel Surpass the Original?

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Hideo Kojima has remained silent about what his studio is working on next. However, many rumours and leaks have revealed it to be a sequel to his 2019 horror sci-fi video game, Death Stranding. But given players’ frustrations with the first game, could Death Stranding 2 deliver on fans’ requests and expectations?

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Death Stranding is an open-world action game developed by Kojima Productions (who helped develop Silent Hill and the Metal Gear Solid series) and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2019, it was the first game directed by Hideo Kojima after separating from Konami. In 2021 a director’s cut version was later released for the PlayStation 5.

The game follows the main character Sam Porter Bridges (voiced by actor Norman Reedus who plays Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead), a courier who suffers from DOOMS and is a repatriate. He is tasked with delivering supplies to the many isolated colonies across what once was the USA and reconnecting them through a wireless communications network.

Despite fans complaining about certain gameplay elements and the storyline, Death Stranding received heavy praise for its brilliant soundtrack, incredible visuals and voice acting. The game has done so well that major plans for developing a second game seem to already be in motion.

But before we look at Death Stranding 2, let’s look back at the first game.

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In Death Stranding, we start with Sam, in the process of delivering cargo, having to briefly take refuge from Timefall and BTs before continuing his journey to Central Knot City. When he arrives after some assistance, he is assigned to join a team on their way to incinerate the