Hideo Kojima May Have Just Teased a New Death Stranding 2 Trailer With a Cryptic Post!

Published 09/05/2023, 9:30 AM EDT

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When Kojima Productions declared themselves as an independent studio, fans were skeptical about the first project of Hideo Kojima. However, the renowned game developer exceeded their expectations by dropping a genre-defying game, Death Stranding. Now Kojima is trying to recreate the magic via his upcoming title, Death Stranding 2.

Since the announcement of the sequel in 2022, fans have not received much news about the title in development. But with a series of cryptic tweets, Hideo Kojima has once again intrigued the fans. They are expecting Kojima Productions to drop a new trailer, Death Stranding 2, soon.

Tweet from Death Stranding 2 director stirs the community

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In a recent tweet from Hideo Kojima, he shared an image of a Funko Pop! figure of actor Jordan Peele; along with the words “Phew”. However, what caught the attention of fans was happening in the background of the picture.

In a blurred-out background, fans could spot editing software used to create videos. Furthermore, it also looked like Kojima had finished working on a substantial part of that project.

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This cryptic tweet from the game director has since gone viral on the internet, with over 55,000 fans watching it. It has also given a boost to rumors about a new Death Stranding 2 trailer. On August 14, Kojima shared a cryptic tweet stating, “It’s been a while since I’ve used this editing machine.”

Now, after 20 days, his new tweet has showcased a semi-finished project in the background. While it cannot be stated with certainty that he is working on a Death Stranding 2 trailer, many factors are pointing that to be the case.

Will fans get a new DS2 trailer any time soon?

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Kojima Productions first showcased Death Stranding 2 at Game Awards 2022 with a reveal trailer. Apart from confirming the cast of the sequel, the studio has kept radio silence about its development.

However, the chances of a new trailer dropping are very high. Death Stranding has been a PlayStation-exclusive title since its inception. With rumors of an upcoming State of Play gaining traction, it is highly likely Kojima will showcase a new trailer there.

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Looking at the hype around the game generated by Kojima’s cryptic tweets, he is sure to bring forth something amazing for the fans. What are your thoughts on the release date of the new DS2 trailer? Let us know in the comments section below.

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