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Hideo Kojima has once again alerted fans to his ongoing back pain while working on the development ofDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach. The head of Kojima Productions has several projects on the go, butDeath Stranding 2: On The Beachis the anticipated sequel firmly in fans' crosshairs, and Kojima has made it known he is working through his back pain to deliver the studio’s next epic.
Death Stranding 2is the successor to the 2019 action game that followed Norman Reedus’ courier Sam, who was tasked with delivering supplies to remote colonies in a post-apocalyptic world. The sequel sees the return of Reedus, Lea Seydoux’s Fragile, and Troy Baker’s Higgs, alongside new recruits in Elle Fanning’s Tomorrow and Shioli Kutsuna’s Rainy.Death Stranding 2’s photo mode was a key takeawayfrom this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and it promises to be an incredibly realistic feature designed to heighten the game’s experimental qualities.
On Twitter, Kojima shared a photo of a PlayStation 5 controller and a headset resting on his workstation with the caption, “Building the game. It’s hard cause my back hurts.” Back in September, Kojima shared a similar photo and update with the community highlighting he had hurt his back and the injury was “painful.”Death Stranding 2’s release date has reportedly been decided, so it’s clear Kojima and his team are working hard on the project to meet deadlines. However, fans have found a comical reason why the creator is experiencing recurring back pain.
Hideo Kojima Confirms His Back Pain Has Returned
Fans are convinced Kojima’s injuries result from carrying the gaming industry on his back for the past 25 years. Included in a flurry of amusing replies, one Twitter user stated, “Carrying so much excellent video game history must be very hard on the spinal column.” Other fans jumped on the bandwagon and insisted the creator’s back injury was a new character tease for “Back Hurtman” inDeath Stranding 2.
Alongside the sequel, Kojima is working on an action-espionage game codenamedPHYSINT,which is said to be a spiritual successor to the belovedMetal Gear Solidfranchise, and Kojima Productions has also joined forces with A24 to adaptDeath Strandinginto a live-action feature.Kojima has even discussed designing a game in space, proving his ambitious drive to create exciting, memorable experiences that gamers hold in high regard despite his ongoing back issues.
Kojima’s work plate is considerably full going forward, but alongside the creator’s aforementioned projects, his collaboration with director Jordan Peele on an upcoming horror game is one to watch.ODis confirmed to be an Xbox exclusiveand its mysterious premise promises to “explore the concept of testing your fear threshold.” Not only does it have a star-studded cast, with the likes of Hunter Schaffer and Sophia Lillis, but the gameplay will blur “the boundaries of gaming and film” to create a “new form of media.”
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.
