The internet has been speculating wildly about what’s next for Kojima Productions following the completion ofDeath Stranding. There are rumors about an Xbox console exclusive game, rumors that Kojima is involved withindie projectAbandoned, and even rumors that Kojima is working in theSilent Hillfranchise again. However, all along the answer may have been that Kojima Projections has decided to keep focusing onDeath Strandingwith a sequel. If actor Norman Reedus is to be believed, that’s exactly what Kojima is planning.
Speaking during a round table press junket for theeleventh season ofThe Walking Dead, Reedus acknowledgedDeath Stranding 2’s development seemingly without being prompted. “I think we’re doing a secondDeath Stranding,” said Reedus, who then said that he believed that his team was currently in negotiations to reprise his role asDeath Strandingprotagonist Sam Porter. Given Reedus is saying he’s not officially signed on to the project yet,Death Stranding 2is, if it even exists, a long way off from being officially announced.
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Reedus is known to be a little leaky when it comes to his work with Hideo Kojima. Reedus was also planned to be the protagonist ofKojima’s canceledSilent Hillsprojectand when that project went up in smoke, confirmed future plans to work with Kojima on other projects.Death Strandingfollowed. Then, in 2020, following the release ofDeath Stranding, Reedus confirmed again that he was going to work with Kojima on “other stuff.” Now, Reedus is saying he’ll be working onDeath Stranding 2.
To be clear, Reedus' comments are the first inkling that Kojima Productions will be working on asequel toDeath Stranding. As such, they’re not necessarily an official confirmation. It’s unlikely Reedus would be confused on the matter, however, given his friendship with Kojima and their past work together.
If there’s any evidence that Kojima Productions is going to move forward with aDeath Strandingsequel, it’s likely to be found in theupcomingDeath Stranding: Director’s Cutrelease. TheDirector’s Cutwill introduce a variety of interesting new content, as well as new story missions that focus more heavily on combat. This past week’s Gamescom trailer for theDeath Stranding: Director’s Cutpractically screamed that there was more to come, but until it launches on September 24, it’s a subject of speculation and nothing more.
The news that Kojima Productions is perhaps going to be working on aDeath Strandingsequel is sure to be seen as controversial.Death Strandingwas seen as artful by some, and unplayable by others. Many are already discussing whyKojimawould want to continue the story from where it ended inDeath Stranding. Given the imagination on display in the game, however, it seems likely that Kojima would be able to come up with something fans will be excited to experience in aDeath Strandingsequel.
Death Stranding: Director’s Cutreleases September 24 on PS5.
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