Kojima Shifts Death Stranding 2 Release to June 2025

Hideo Kojima, the renowned creator of Death Stranding 2, has revealed that the game's release date was moved from September to June 2025 to avoid competition with other major titles, including Grand Theft Auto 6.

Kojima stated that the decision to release the game in June was made a long time ago, considering the projected launch windows of other games, including Sony's titles. He explained that releasing in September would have clashed with several major games, including the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima and a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake.

The game developer also acknowledged that the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6 was a consideration for the release of Death Stranding 2. Kojima compared the effect of GTA 6's release date on other games to the impact of a Mission Impossible movie, stating that other games would move out of the way to avoid competing with it. He noted that games tend to sell well in October and November, but June was chosen to avoid competition with other titles.

According to Kojima, the game is 95% complete, and its release date was decided upon while considering various factors, including the release windows of other games. The decision to release in June 2025 is expected to give Death Stranding 2 a significant head start in the market, potentially avoiding the competition that would have arisen from releasing in September.

With the release of Death Stranding 2 now set for June 2025, fans of the series can look forward to getting their hands on the game earlier than expected. Kojima's strategic decision to release the game in June is likely to pay off, giving the game a strong chance of success in the market.