Death Stranding 2 Rated—And Kojima’s Up to Something

Something’s stirring in the world of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. The game has just been rated in South Korea, which usually means one thing—it’s inching closer to the finish line. But that’s not all. Hideo Kojima, ever the cryptic mastermind, has been dropping hints that he’s cooking up a new trailer.

The rating itself doesn’t hold back, warning of excessive violence, foul language, and even direct drug use. Sounds about right for a Kojima production. But more importantly, games typically receive ratings when they’re in the final stretch, so could a release date be on the horizon?

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Meanwhile, Kojima has been posting mysterious glimpses of a Premiere Pro timeline and trailer-like shots, and given that he personally edits most of his game trailers, it’s safe to say something’s brewing.

Adding fuel to the speculation, reports suggest that PlayStation is planning a State of Play event this month. Industry insider ‘NatetheHate’—who has a habit of leaking game industry scoops before they’re official—claims Sony has another showcase on the way.

If history is any indication, this could mean another deep dive into Death Stranding 2, alongside updates on other upcoming titles. Last year’s State of Play gave us fresh looks at Stellar Blade, Rise of the Ronin, and Silent Hill, while early 2023 focused on third-party heavyweights like Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Long story short: The stars are aligning for Kojima to drop another mind-bending trailer soon. Whether it makes any sense? Well, that’s another story.