Visionary name of the gaming world, Hideo Kojima, made a remarkable statement about the future of the series before his highly anticipated new game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released to PlayStation 5 players. Kojima stated that the idea of a third game for Death Stranding was clear in his mind, but that he was considering handing over the project to another developer instead of directing it himself. This means that the Death Stranding universe could be expanded with a new story structure by a different creative team.
New Story and Geographies Coming for Death Stranding 3?
Hideo Kojima gave hints about the future of the series at a special preview event for Death Stranding 2. In response to a question about why the second game was set in Australia after the first game took place in the United States, Kojima stated that this geographical change offered a more logical and fresh approach in terms of storytelling. This statement signals that future games in the Death Stranding series may sail to different continents and cultures.
“Plate Gate” Expands the Boundaries of the Universe
Kojima talked about an innovative gateway system called “Plate Gate” that will be included in Death Stranding 2. Stating that characters can seamlessly transition to different continents thanks to this structure, Kojima emphasized that this mechanic gives the series an unlimited number of sequel possibilities. In other words, Death Stranding 3 can welcome players to a brand new continent, with a different narrative structure and completely different atmospheres. The existence of this system opens exciting new doors in terms of both storytelling and the basic structure of the game.
Kojima May Hand Over Directing to Someone Else
Although the idea of a sequel to Death Stranding 3 has matured in his mind, Hideo Kojima has made it clear that he will not be directing the project himself. He said, “If I pass this idea on to someone else, they can continue it,” and expressed his openness to entrusting the project to another talented developer. This statement provides the first signs that the Death Stranding universe can be continued by Kojima’s original vision but with the interpretation of a different creative team. This situation is considered both a surprising and intriguing development for fans of the series.
All Eyes Now on Death Stranding 2
In the shadow of all these exciting developments, the second game in the Death Stranding series, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is preparing to be released for PlayStation 26 on June 5. The new ten-minute trailer, recently shown at the SXSW event, also introduced the mysterious character “Fake Snake”, played by Luca Marinelli, to players for the first time. While the second game promises to offer an expanded experience in terms of both visual and narrative depth, this surprise announcement about the third game further increases the interest and expectation for the series. Gamers are now eagerly awaiting the release of Death Stranding 2 and searching for the answer to the question of who will direct Death Stranding 3.
