Hideo Kojima has officially confirmed that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has gone gold.the game is fully developed and ready for launch! He made the announcement on social media with photos of the Kojima Productions team and a cryptic note: “The journey will begin soon,” hinting at the emotional and surreal trek awaiting players later this summer.
🗓️ Release Date: June 26, 2025
🕹️ Platform: PlayStation 5 (with likely future ports to PC and Xbox, as seen with the first game)
🚨 What Does “Gone Gold” Mean Today?
Traditionally, “gone gold” meant the final game build was ready to be pressed onto discs for distribution. Even in the digital age, where Day One patches are common, the term still marks a major milestone in development: the game is complete and ready to ship.
🔮 What’s Next for Kojima?
Now that DS2 is wrapped up, Kojima is shifting focus to several new projects:
- OD (Overdose?) – A horror project for Xbox, made in collaboration with Jordan Peele and a mystery lineup of storytellers.
- Physint – A return to Kojima’s spy-action roots, likely inspired by the Metal Gear Solid legacy.
- Death Stranding Movie – In development with A24 and Michael Sarnoski (director of A Quiet Place: Day One), with Kojima playing a creative role.
⚙️ Will It Come to PC and Xbox?
While DS2 is initially a PS5 exclusive, the original Death Stranding later arrived on PC and Xbox. History suggests On the Beach could follow a similar path—possibly within a year or two post-launch.
🎥 Hype Level: Rising
With the gold milestone reached, expect trailers, interviews, and possibly a final gameplay showcase soon. Kojima’s cryptic storytelling and genre-blending gameplay have always split opinions—but one thing’s for sure, Death Stranding 2 will be an experience unlike any other.
Are you ready to reconnect the world again?
