Two days after the snooze-fest that is the Summer Game Fest Showcase, Kojima, in his infinite wisdom (or maybe just infinite budget), is blessing us with a Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Live Game Premiere — a live event at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s part of a world tour because one premiere just isn’t enough Kojima for the world. The tour will grace such metropolises as Sydney, Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai, Riyadh, Sao Paulo, and more! ✈️ For the full, exhaustive itinerary, check here. You know you want to. 🙄
The Game Premiere will be hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley, because who else would enable this level of hype? There will be special guests and an “exclusive” live presentation of never-before-seen Death Stranding 2 gameplay. Considering the cast is basically every actor in Hollywood, those special guests could be anyone. Maybe even you! (Just kidding, you’re probably not famous enough.) 🌟
If you’re unfortunate enough to be in Los Angeles, the event is technically free, but you’ll have to jump through hoops on the official website and register for a ticket first. If you can’t make it in person (and honestly, why would you?), the whole thing will be livestreamed on YouTube on June 8 at 7pm PDT. Set your alarms! ⏰
Death Stranding 2 is the sequel to Kojima Productions’ first game after his dramatic exit from Konami. Death Stranding is a “unique” experience where you deliver packages in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s basically a walking simulator with extra steps.🚶♂️📦
The sequel, once again, follows Sam Bridges, years after the United Colonies of America were reconnected via the Chiral Network. Now, a new apocalyptic threat has emerged, begging the question: should humanity have just stayed separated? 🤔 Honestly, a valid question. Maybe we should just stay inside and play something else. 🎮
Kojima also announced this week that Death Stranding is getting an anime adaptation in addition to its live-action film adaptation from A24. Because why not milk the franchise for all it’s worth? 💰
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on June 26 for PS5. Get ready to strand again! 🏖️
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