Other than questions about the game’s bizarre narrative and confusing trailers, one thing thatDeath Strandingfans really want to know is exactly when the game is coming out. Creator Hideo Kojima previously confirmed thatDeath Strandingwould be out before the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics, but the veteran game developer hasn’t provided specifics.
According to electronics retailer Best Buy, fans may not have to wait much longer to get their hands onDeath Stranding. This week, a Best Buy shopper posted a photo of the retailer’s promotionalDeath Strandingpre-order card. Alongside a PS4 game box with theDeath Strandinglogo, there is a sticker that reads “available 2019.” Some fans, eager to play the new Hideo Kojima game, are taking this as a concrete confirmation that it will be released later this year.
It’s understandable why many fans are taking this as confirmation. After all, it’s not the only recent indication thatDeath Strandingwill be released in 2019. Just last week,Death StrandingactorTroy Baker took part in the #10YearChallenge meme, using an image of hisDeath Strandingcharacter as the “2019” example. But was Baker just having a bit of fun, or was he suggesting that fans would be able to meet his character for themselves in 2019?
And that’s not all. Several weeks ago, whilewishing fans a happy 2019, Kojima also told people to “look forward to"Death Stranding. Kojima’s positive message could also be a general teaser that fans should expect to hear more about the game this year, including new trailers, screenshots, and potentially another look at gameplay. Or, it could be a huge indication that the game is releasing in 2019.
The Best Buy pre-order note is drawing similar doubts. Some are wondering if the promotional pre-order card is just a placeholder and that, like the box art that accompanies the sticker, Best Buy doesn’t have the fully confirmed information. Considering thatDeath Strandingis one of themost hotly anticipated gamesat the moment, the retailer won’t want to miss out on potential pre-orders due to a lack of promotional goods.
Either way, it just shows that fans really want to know when they will get to play the game. Kojima may have primarily promoted the game throughcryptic videosand interview quotes but many are still desperate to enjoy it and discover its secrets for themselves.
