Nearly 80% of Players Continue Playing Death Stranding 2 and Kojima Has a Message for Them

79% of Death Stranding 2 Players Keep Playing Amid Kojima’s Encouraging Words and Potential Anti-Trump Storyline

Developer Hideo Kojima recently shared intriguing insights regarding Death Stranding 2, which launched a month ago. He noted that approximately 79% of players who completed the game’s main story continued playing afterward. Kojima also conveyed an encouraging message to fans via Twitter: “Life can be tough these days, finding hope for tomorrow might seem challenging. But remember, there’s someone out there willing to risk everything to keep you safe… Even if you don’t realize it, someone is watching over you and taking care of you. Keep playing, and stay connected.” He further hinted that Death Stranding 2 could be interpreted as an anti-Trump love story, although this detail remains unclear.

Death Stranding 2’s Political Commentary Fueling Community Debate Amidst Anticipated Release

The political undertones of Death Stranding 2 are gaining traction as the sequel arrives almost six years after the original. In March 2025, prior to the game’s release, Chief Editor Pedro Zambarda penned an article that linked gaming and politics. This article referenced the game’s trailer, which had already garnered over 3 million views by March 9th and featured Woodkid’s “To The Wilder.” Zambarda’s analysis, informed by the first game’s 2019 release, noted VG247’s observation that creator Hideo Kojima intended to address Donald Trump’s proposed US wall—an unfulfilled anti-immigrant barrier during his first term. The sequel’s themes continue to explore such political commentary, raising questions about current geopolitical challenges. Zambarda further elaborated on these connections in a script for the Cringe TV channel on Meteor Brazil, summarizing the political messages across both games. Through both player engagement data and its potent political commentary, Death Stranding 2 continues to foster discussion among its community.

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In a surprising twist that showcases the innovative and sometimes unintended uses of gaming technology, Carlos Mendoza delves into how Death Stranding 2 is being leveraged in an unexpected way. Published on July 28, 2025, this intriguing post explores how Hideo Kojima’s game assists individuals in bypassing strict age verification laws for accessing adult content online. If you’re curious about the creative lengths some gamers are going to and want to know more about the implications of these actions, check out “Death Stranding 2 Assists in Accessing Pornography” Death Stranding 2 Assists in Accessing Pornography. For all you action-adventure enthusiasts out there, be sure to check out Marcus Thompson’s latest piece titled “God of War Series Regains Momentum, Eyes Filming for 2026” (published on July 28, 2025) as well. The article delves into the exciting revival and progression of the live-action adaptation of God of War, now under the visionary direction of Ronald D. Moore. As we look forward to the upcoming production phase slated for 2026, this blog post offers intriguing insights into how the series is shaping up to honor both fans of the game and newcomers alike. Dive in for all the details at God of War Series Regains Momentum, Eyes Filming for 2026! For gamers and industry enthusiasts, a fascinating development unfolded this month when Hideo Kojima met with the creators of Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 at Kojima Productions’ headquarters in Japan (read more Hideo Kojima Meets Creators of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33). Sophie Laurent’s insightful piece, published on July 27th, delves into the unexpected but highly celebrated encounter between Kojima and the team behind one of this year’s most talked-about games. With Clair Obscure competing for Game of the Year alongside Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, this meeting underscores the growing recognition and influence of the game in the industry. Don’t miss out on this exciting story!

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