After a couple of cryptic teasers this week, Sony has officially revealed the Death Stranding release date for Kojima’s upcoming PS4 exclusive.
The trailer released alongside the release date is a lengthily one so make some popcorn before watching it. The release date was officially announced during a live stream that was more cryptic than useful. We honestly still don’t know what the game is about but it looks interesting.
Death Stranding will officially release on 8 November 2019. The new 9-minute long trailer finally showcases some actual gameplay of the game which will revolve around rebuilding a ruined society while fighting people in hazmat suits and sneaking past freaky ghost creatures. Again, it makes no sense.
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Over on the PlayStation Blog, Kojima left yet another cryptic description of the game to confuse us even more.
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People have created “Walls” and become accustomed to living in isolation.
Death Stranding is a completely new type of action game, where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and a fragmented society. It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the “Strand” or connection. As Sam Porter Bridges, you will attempt to bridge the divides in society, and in doing create new bonds or “Strands” with other players around the globe. Through your experience playing the game, I hope you’ll come to understand the true importance of forging connections with others.
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As for the leaked pre-order content, it was real and Sony confirmed it on the PlayStation Blog. The game will come in different editions from the Standard Edition to the Collector’s Edition;
Pre-Order Content (available for all editions of the game)
- Gold “Sam” Sunglasses
- Gold Hat
- Gold Speed Skeleton: Increase the speed of Sam’s movement when equipped
- Gold Armor Plate: Increase protection against any damage Sam takes
Standard Edition
Special Edition
- Collectable Steelbook case
- A special gold version of the Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses earned through gameplay.
- Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
- Music Album Digital Download
- Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses
- Gold Power Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to handle heavy cargo
- Gold All-Terrain Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to balance himself on uneven terrain
- Gold Armor Plate (Level 2): Stronger protection for Sam against falls, gunfire, and more
- Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
- Music Album Digital Download
- Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video
Collector’s Edition
- Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses
- Gold Power Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to handle heavy cargo
- Gold All-Terrain Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to balance himself on uneven terrain
- Gold Armor Plate (Level 2): Stronger protection for Sam against falls, gunfire, and more
- Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
- Music Album Digital Download
- Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video
- Life-sized BB Pod Statue
- BRIDGES Cargo Case
- Ludens Keychain
Even with everything we know and don’t know about the game, Death Stranding is still a fairly large mystery which we cannot wait to solve. With the game releasing so late into 2019, chances are, Sony is most likely pushing The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima’s release date into 2020.
