As we get nearer to the June 26 launch of PS5-exclusive Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside, it appears like Kojima Productions has began inviting press retailers to get some hands-on expertise with the sport. A number of retailers have revealed via social media posts that they’ve been invited to the Kojima Productions places of work to check out the sport.
VGC is without doubt one of the publications that has confirmed that it’s getting some hands-on time with Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside. Preview articles for the sport will seemingly go stay on Might 8. In a put up on BlueSky, the publication posted: “VGC is taking part in Dying Stranding 2 at Kojima Productions. Look out for our preview protection on Might 8.”
GameSpot and Big Bomb’s Dan Rykert has additionally confirmed that he shall be getting a while with the sport as effectively. On BlueSky, Rykert posted: “I’m thrilled to be spending the week at Kojima Productions in Tokyo and taking part in a ton of Dying Stranding 2. Search for my preview on GameSpot on Might 8!”
Different publications which have been invited for hands-on time taking part in Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside embody Kinda Humorous Video games, Recreation Informer, and Eurogamer, amongst others.
The very last thing we noticed about Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside was the trailer that was launched throughout SXSW 2025, which additionally introduced the sport’s June 26 launch date. Since then, director Hideo Kojima has revealed that the prolonged trailer had fairly a couple of hints in regards to the recreation for gamers to uncover. Taking to social media platform X, Kojima revealed a few the hints, together with elements of the SSS highways that includes roofs.
“In case you look intently on the recreation system, there are a selection of clues,” posted Kojima on X. “For instance, the SSS highways — you will notice that some areas have a roof. Additionally, the buildings glow brightly like comfort shops at evening.”
Earlier this month, Kojima additionally revealed that the real-life bokka couriers that influenced the gameplay in Dying Stranding shall be making an look in Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside. For context, a bokka is a Japanese courier that travels to distant areas by scaling mountains to ship provides. Bokka usually carry their items on a picket body on their again, much like the extra futuristic frames we see in Dying Stranding.
Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside has been inching ever-closer to its launch date. Kojima stated earlier this month that the event on Dying Stranding 2 is round 95 p.c full. Evaluating the event cycle to a 24-hour clock, he stated that Dying Stranding 2 is at present sitting at 10 pm (22:00 in a 24-hour clock), with 12 am marking the tip of improvement.
In revealing the progress of the event on the sport, Kojima revealed again in March that the audio mixing and ADR work on Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside had been accomplished. Kojima additionally thanked the group at Molinaire in London for his or her assist in wrapping up the audio work on the sport.
VGC is taking part in Dying Stranding 2 at Kojima Productions. Look out for our preview protection on Might 8
— VGC (@videogameschronicle.com) 2025-04-22T10:54:10.007Z
I’m thrilled to be spending the week at Kojima Productions in Tokyo and taking part in a ton of Dying Stranding 2. Search for my preview on GameSpot on Might 8!
— Dan Ryckert (@danryckert.com) 2025-04-22T10:00:00.693Z
In Japan for the week to play Dying Stranding 2. Impressions shall be out in two weeks. Right here’s me wanting awkward subsequent to Kojima-san:
— Ed Nightingale (@ednights.bsky.social) 2025-04-22T10:03:02.321Z
Editor Marcus Stewart is taking part in Dying Stranding 2 at Kojima Productions in Tokyo this week! Keep tuned for our full preview of the sport on Might 8.
— Recreation Informer (@gameinformer.com) 2025-04-22T11:28:32.928Z
I am in Japan taking part in Dying Stranding 2 all week at Kojima Productions. Look out for protection beginning Might eighth!
— Blessing Adeoye Jr. (@blessingjr.bsky.social) 2025-04-22T10:01:53.570Z
