Hideo Kojima debuts an exclusive new look at Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at Summer Game Fest

Ahead of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach later this month, Kojima Productions has shared a brand new look at the game.During the Summer Game Fest broadcast tonight, Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima took to the stage alongside host Geoff Keighley to showcase an exclusive scene from the upcoming game.The cutscene featured two new characters, Neil, played by Luca Marinelli, and Lucy, played by Alissa Jung. It's difficult to determine the context of the scene, but Neil can be seen attending a meeting with Lucy, as if strangers, before it's revealed that the pair share a history.According to Kojima, Neil and Lucy share a "deep connection" that will play out throughout the story.Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to launch on June 26, 2025, for PlayStation 5. There's also a brand new limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller inspired by Death Stranding 2, which will release alongside the game.This story is developing.You might also like...Best PS5 games 2025 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right nowI spent four hours with Nintendo Switch 2, and it hasn't just exceeded my expectations – it's blown them awayNintendo Switch 2 review-in-progress live: my thoughts, reactions, and experience with the console and its games