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July 2
- Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima expresses satisfaction with the game's release, highlighting its themes encouraging players to combat war and climate change.
Read more: Kojima "happy" with Death Stranding 2 critical reception, spurring fans to "fight and battle" against war and climate change (Eurogamer)
July 1
- Death Stranding 2 tops UK physical sales charts, surpassing Mario Kart World. However, sales show a 66% decrease compared to the original, reflecting the industry's shift toward digital purchases.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 topples Mario Kart World from UK physical sales top spot, but still some way from beating the original (Eurogamer)
June 30
- Hideo Kojima's signature self-referential Easter eggs in Death Stranding 2 reportedly caused amusement among developers, continuing his tradition seen in previous works like Metal Gear.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Easter Eggs Include Many That Made Devs Cringe (Game8)
June 17
- Composer Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid) reveals Kojima rewrote Death Stranding 2's script midway through development, fearing it was becoming "too mainstream" and wanting to create something memorable rather than conventional.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Was "Too Mainstream" For Kojima So He Rewrote the Script Midway (Game8)
June 13
- Kojima shares concerns that Death Stranding 2's pre-launch praise might lead it to become just another forgettable blockbuster, preferring critical engagement that ensures lasting cultural impact.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Positive Reviews Keep Hideo Kojima Up at Night (Game8)
June 2
- Kojima Productions announces a live premiere event for Death Stranding 2 during Summer Game Fest 2025, featuring the first gameplay demo and kicking off a 12-country World Strand Tour.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Live Demo to be Featured at Premiere Event (Game8)
May 30
- Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora joins Death Stranding 2's cast as an NPC Prepper, revealed through Kojima Productions' official Twitter account.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 Adds Pekora, Kojima's Favorite Hololive VTuber, as an NPC (Game8)
May 26
- Alongside the previously announced live-action film, Kojima casually reveals an anime adaptation of Death Stranding during an interview with Vogue Japan.
Read more: Death Death Stranding Anime Casually Revealed by Kojima (Game8)
- A cryptic QR code campaign leads fans to a mysterious "Prepper Awaiting Porter" video, typical of Kojima's unconventional marketing style.
Read more: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach QR Code Displays Mysterious Prepper Shelter Video (GamingBolt)
May 9
- Kojima confirms conceptual work has begun on Death Stranding 3, though he states he won't direct it himself.
Read more: Death Stranding 3 Exists But Kojima Won't Make It (Game8)
- The director explains considerations behind Death Stranding 2's release timing, including publisher coordination and avoiding major game launches.
Read more: Hideo Kojima Explains Logic Behind Death Stranding 2's Release Date (Gamerant)
May 8
- Kojuma reveals Death Stranding 2 was 95% complete during interviews, with release plans unchanged despite GTA 6's impending launch.
Read more: Hideo Kojima says everyone would move out of the way of GTA 6, but Death Stranding 2 is 95% complete and its release date was decided a long time ago (Gamesradar)
- PlayStation announces a special edition Death Stranding 2-themed DualSense controller launching alongside the game.
Read more: Death Stranding 2 is getting its own special edition PS5 DualSense controller (VGC)
April 20
- Luxury watchmaker Hamilton collaborates with Kojima Productions to release limited edition Death Stranding 2 timepieces.
Read more: Hamilton takes part in a Death Stranding 2 Watch with Kojima Productions (PrestigeOnline)
