PlayStation’s State of Play has released an in-depth look at the game which includes cinematics, a little backstory, and some gameplay. Plus, we also have a look at the new character played by Elle Fanning. Check this out:

Just like the first Death Stranding, it does look like On the Beach is also going to be vague when it comes to its story, but even if you don’t understand it, fans are expected to just be drawn in by the surreal visuals and crazy concepts.

With Bridges having shut down, we’re now looking at a new company called Drawbridge, and it looks like Sam is going to be helping the rest of the world connect in the apocalypse after the UCA in the first game.

It’s not clear who Elle Fanning’s character is yet, but some are speculating she could be a grown-up Lou from the first game. It also looks like the game is also going to be drawing from God of War’s book and will give Sam his own portable talking information belt accessory.

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— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) January 31, 2024

I just think it’s cool that after they got Guillermo del Toro in the first game, they’re now bringing in Mad Max director George Miller to appear as his own character. You think they could get someone like Christopher Nolan to be in Death Stranding 3? How about David Lynch?

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to release for the PS5 sometime in 2025.

Kojima posted this on his Twitter feed:

Recently, I've been revising the plan and script, and experimenting with everything else. pic.twitter.com/aFV5SxOvsr

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) November 24, 2021

The wording is very vague, but some are guessing that it’s actually Reedus that we see in the background, out of focus. Back in August (via IGN Brazil), Reedus had said, “I think we’re doing a second Death Stranding.”

With Death Stranding being Kojima’s first major title outside of Konami, a lot of people were hyped for the release of the game. Upon launch though, DS proved to be nothing less than divisive; with some praising Kojima’s unique take in the video game medium, and others dubbing the game as a pretentious attempt at art.

Oddly enough, Death Stranding ended up being prophetic in its premise. Who knew that a game about a delivery man trying to keep society connected as humanity was decimated by an invisible enemy would come out right before the rise of the pandemic?

We don’t know where a sequel could go at this point, but seeing as the first game already has a confusing enough storyline, we should expect the follow-up to be just as convoluted. Then again, there’s probably someone on Youtube who will be willing to go over details for you.

No sequel has been officially announced, but Death Stranding is now playable for PS4|PS5, and PC.