Hideo Kojima Reflects On Death Stranding 2 Following Launch: ‘I’m So Glad We Never Gave Up On Making This Game’

Hideo Kojima has taken to X to share his thoughts on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach now that the game has found its way into the hands of PS5 owners, stating he’s “so glad” that the team never gave up on developing the sequel despite issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kojima Productions boss recently wrapped up the London stop of the Death Stranding World Tour, where he was joined by Death Stranding 2 cast members Norman Reedus and Léa Seydoux, plus Chvrches and Caroline Polachek. Here’s what the Metal Gear creator had to say:

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We all came together to reconnect the “strands” that were once severed by the pandemic. I’m so glad we never gave up on making this game. I won’t let go again. Thank you.

It was a truly special night in my life. I’ll never forget what happened today. Thank you to Norman, Léa, Geoff, Caroline, Chvrches, everyone involved in the event and its operation, the friends who came all this way to see it, and all the fans. I will treasure these connections and keep pushing forward. There may be all kinds of things waiting in the future, but I hope to face them by remembering this very day.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released exclusively for PS5 on June 26, 2025, and you can read our full verdict here. The game topped the UK physical charts over the weekend, dethroning Mario Kart World in the process even though sales were down 66% over the original title.

[Source – Hideo Kojima on X via GamesRadar]