Death Stranding 2 Releases Sometime in 2025; “Photo Shoot” Feature Revealed

As part of Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima showcased the latest look at Death Stranding 2: On the Beach with a special show showcasing some of the game’s new characters, and more.

Unfortunately, one of the things we were looking forward to — the Death Stranding 2 release date — wasn’t revealed. Kojima reiterated that they are still aiming for a 2025 release window, and confirmed the release date will be announced next year as well stating, “While we haven’t announced the release date yet, we naturally already have one set. The plans are in place. Although production is progressing towards that goal, there are various factors that could affect the timing of the release… We’ve said 2025, so it will come out next year. The release date will be announced sometime next year.”

While Kojima introduced a new set of characters that will be appearing in Death Stranding 2 at the event, there’s also a new feature revealed called “Photo Shoots.” This is different from the game’s Photo Mode. Basically, this is a way for players to photograph the characters in the game with an instant camera where the characters can pose in different ways on their own.

#TGS2024
PlayStation Presents “DEATH STRANDING 2” Special Stage!

First public release of game footage.
Part 4: ‘Photo shoot event’ (Stuffed Cryptobiote also make an appearance).#DeathStranding2 pic.twitter.com/O3nrKcIvBW

— KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) (@KojiPro2015_EN) September 29, 2024

I’m not much for pictures, but the graphics during this Photo Shoot thing look absolutely insane.

If you want to watch the entire broadcast, it’s available below.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is scheduled for release sometime in 2025 exclusively for the PS5.

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