Hideo Kojima Knows What Death Stranding 3 Could Be, But He Won't Make It Himself

Published: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:12 pm

Hideo Kojima Teases Death Stranding 3, But He's Not Making It!

Get ready, **Death Stranding** fans! While we eagerly await the release of **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach** this June, legendary game developer Hideo Kojima has dropped a bombshell: he's already got ideas for **Death Stranding 3**, but he won't be the one making it.

In a recent interview, Kojima revealed he's conceptualized the next installment in the post-apocalyptic world, hinting at the potential for endless sequels thanks to the "Plate Gate" concept, a portal system used in **Death Stranding 2** that allows for continent-hopping. However, Kojima is keen to pass the torch, suggesting he'd prefer to let another developer take the reins.

**Death Stranding 2: On the Beach** is shaping up to be a thought-provoking experience, with Kojima drawing inspiration from the COVID-19 pandemic. The game explores the complexities of connection and the potential downsides of widespread interconnectedness, with the tagline "We should not have connected" serving as a central theme. Kojima teases that the game is filled with hints and foreshadowing, including the presence of characters like Dollman and the mech soldiers, all pointing towards the deeper meaning of connection.

The highly anticipated sequel, starring Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on June 26th, alongside a limited-edition DualSense controller. Early impressions from GameSpot, who spent 30 hours with the game, are overwhelmingly positive, promising an immersive and engaging experience. So, while we anticipate the release of **Death Stranding 2**, the future of the franchise is already being considered, with Kojima's vision continuing to shape the world, even if he's not directly involved in the next chapter.

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