Hideo Kojima announced that the development process of Death Stranding 2 has entered its busiest period. The game will be released for PlayStation 5 in 2025.
Famous game producer Hideo Kojima via social media Death Stranding 2He shared an update on the development process of . Kojima stated that the game is currently entering the most challenging period of the development process, both physically and mentally, known as “crunch time”. He explained that during this period, Japanese voice recording has started and mixing work continues. He also stated that they work at an intense pace with interviews, writings and other creative responsibilities. Kojima also added that the game is progressing in accordance with the 2025 release window.
Statement from Hideo Kojima about the Intensive Working Period
Hideo Kojima emphasized that they have entered the most difficult stage in the development process of Death Stranding 2. He stated that while Japanese voice recording and mixing work continues, the team is also busy with other technical and creative tasks. Kojima said that this period was not only tiring but also required a very detailed collaboration.
The most demanding period of game development—both physically and mentally—commonly known as “crunch time.” On top of mixing and Japanese voice recording, there’s an inevitable pile of other tasks: writing, explanations, essays, interviews, discussions, and… https://t.co/FrXRgaS748
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) January 10, 2025
Kojima also made an emotional evaluation of his own career in his post on social media. Reminding that Ridley Scott was still working as an active director at the age of 87, he stated that he felt like he was racing against time every day. This personal comment made a deep impression among fans.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach was first announced at The Game Awards event in December 2022. The game’s full name was revealed at a Sony State of Play presentation in January 2024. The production, starring Norman Reedus once again, is being developed specifically for PlayStation 5.
Hideo Kojima and his team draw attention with their intense work tempo as they approach the game’s release date. Death Stranding 2 is awaited with great curiosity by players, both with its technical details and storytelling. The game, which will be released in 2025, will reveal Kojima’s vision once again.