*Crying Kojima face intensifies*
When Kojima Productions unexpectedly introduced that Dying Stranding 2: On the Seaside can be launched on June 24, 2025, many felt it was as a result of Grand Theft Auto 6’s impending fall launch date. Therefore, although most Kojima video games launched in late summer time or early fall, releasing DS 2 in that very same interval appeared unwise.
Nevertheless, after GTA 6’s delay announcement, many AAA and indie builders have breathed a sigh of aid, together with Hideo Kojima, who just lately talked about how publishers attempt to transfer out of the best way of massive releases.
Talking on the Hideo Kojima Radio, as translated by X person Genki_JPN, he says, “For instance, some are saying GTA might or might not launch in November. As quickly as it might be introduced for November, everybody would transfer out of the best way.”
He additional clarified (in a language he understands finest) by saying that if a brand new Mission: Not possible film had been to launch in Could, others would transfer out of its manner.
It’s price noting that this radio episode aired in mid-April earlier than the GTA 6 delay announcement. It appears Kojima was speaking about huge blockbuster releases usually and the way they affect comparatively smaller tasks.
Dying Stranding 2 was initially concentrating on a September launch date
Hideo Kojima (seemingly) earlier than and after the GTA 6 delay announcement. (Picture by way of Hideo Kojima’s Instagram)
Apparently, Kojima additionally urged that Dying Stranding 2’s preliminary launch date was September. In keeping with Genki_JPN, DS 2’s launch date had been determined fairly early, and Kojima needed it to be launched in September. This doesn’t essentially affirm that DS 2 was going to launch in September, however somewhat when Kojima needed to launch his sport.
That stated, a September 2025 launch date for Dying Stranding 2 would have made a ton of sense, given PlayStation’s monitor report. Sony favors September over the busy vacation season for its first and second-party titles, with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 being a chief instance.
It isn’t even the primary time {that a} Hideo Kojima sport has come face-to-face with a Grand Theft Auto title. In 2013, Kojima tweeted about feeling “depressed” after seeing the brand new Grand Theft Auto 5 trailer. He additionally admitted that their “V” [Metal Gear Solid 5] cannot attain GTA’s degree.
With GTA 6 delayed, will Dying Stranding 2 transfer to fall?
(Picture by way of Kojima Productions)
Whereas there’s all the time a slight chance of Dying Stranding 2 (or any AAA title) lacking its preliminary launch date, likelihood is that it’s in place.
In a separate publish, Genki_JPN revealed that 95% of the event on DS 2 had been completed in April and that Kojima Productions is within the closing levels of bug fixing.
Nevertheless, a first-party PlayStation fiesta is already on the horizon in September and October, due to Ghost of Yotei and Marathon. Whereas all three are distinctive titles that largely cater to completely different audiences, PlayStation may not be keen to disclose all its playing cards concurrently.
Because it stands, Dying Stranding 2: On The Seaside will likely be out there on June 24, 2025, completely on PS5 and PS5 Professional. A DS 2 PC port ought to observe swimsuit in 2026 or past.
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