Actor Speaks Out for the First Time on Involvement in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
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- Death Stranding 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed game Death Stranding, will be released on June 26, 2025.
- Tommie Earl Jenkins, who played Die-Hardman in the original game, is set to return for Death Stranding 2.
- Hideo Kojima, creator of the Death Stranding series, will collaborate on Death Stranding 2 as well.
- Jenkins expressed his excitement about the upcoming game and looks forward to players experiencing it, humorously suggesting that they should have worked together earlier.
Death Stranding 2 Release Date Announced by Tommie Earl Jenkins
Actor Tommie Earl Jenkins, known for his role as Die-Hardman in Death Stranding, has officially announced the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Jenkins revealed that the highly anticipated game will launch on June 26, 2025. He expressed his excitement about the news, stating he was “thrilled” to share the long-kept secret, describing it as a “wild ride” that was “worth it.” Jenkins looks forward to players experiencing the game and humorously added, “Shouldn’t we have connected earlier?” in reference to his character, Die-Hardman, and Kojima Productions.
Death Stranding 2 Confirmed with Tommie Earl Jenkins’ Return and Hideo Kojima Collaboration
This significant announcement follows an interview Pedro Zambarda from PlayersForLife of Games conducted with Tommie Earl Jenkins in 2023, where they discussed the original Death Stranding. During their conversation, Jenkins shared insights into his work. Here is an excerpt from that interview: PlayersForLife: Will our favorite Die-Hardman be back in Death Stranding 2? TEJ: I can’t spill the beans just yet about Death Stranding 2, but I sure hope he does return. Playing him is a blast. PlayersForLife: What was it like working with Hideo Kojima? TEJ: Working alongside Hideo was amazing. He’s hands-on and easy to collaborate with. I love how he works closely with his actors. Jenkins’ recent revelation officially confirms the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, setting the stage for fans to anticipate its launch next year.
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