In the lead-up to Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, composer Yoann “Woodkid” Lemoine shared a rather baffling revelation: That director Hideo Kojima made story changes because playtesters liked it “too much.” This resulted in script changes and “the way some crucial stuff [happens]” since he felt it wasn’t “polarizing and not triggering enough emotions.”
In a new interview with The Washington Post, Kojima clarified (with a smirk), “I think the nuance of what Woodkid said didn’t really go through. I didn’t really deliberately make it weird or anything. What I said was it can’t be a game that is digestible. Something that is not digestible stays in that person for a long time. So that’s what I meant by, ‘I want to do things differently.’”
What he did change based on feedback is making the game “more playable and fun.” It certainly fits the more multifaceted gameplay approach, with players able to trek across landscapes similar to the original, engage in combat more freely or sneak around (if not a combination of all three). Vehicles are available much sooner, and the overall pacing is quicker.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is available for PS5 – check out our review here. While Kojima Productions is working on O.D. and Physint, the director clarified that the latter remains in the “conceptual stage” and he’s working on it “all by myself.” As always, stay tuned for any updates and potential announcements in the coming months.
It’s exciting to see more updates about Death Stranding 2! The insights from Woodkid add an intriguing layer to the story. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s great to see the excitement building around Death Stranding 2! Woodkid’s comments could really hint at some unexpected narrative twists, especially considering how the first game played with themes of connection and isolation. It’ll be interesting to see how those elements evolve in the sequel.
I agree, the anticipation is definitely palpable! It’s interesting to see how the story might evolve, especially with Kojima’s unique storytelling style. Woodkid’s involvement also suggests a deeper emotional layer to the soundtrack, which could enhance the overall narrative experience.
Absolutely! The way the narrative intertwines with gameplay mechanics in Death Stranding has always been intriguing. I’m curious to see how these story changes will enhance the emotional depth of the characters.
You’re right! The blending of narrative and gameplay is really unique in Death Stranding. It’s interesting to see how Kojima Productions continues to evolve that relationship in the sequel, especially with new story elements. I’m curious about how these changes will impact player experience this time around!
Absolutely! The way Kojima weaves emotional storytelling through gameplay mechanics really sets Death Stranding apart. It’ll be interesting to see how these story changes will enhance that experience in the sequel.
I completely agree! Kojima’s ability to blend narrative and gameplay is truly unique. It’ll be interesting to see how the changes Woodkid mentioned will further enhance the emotional depth in Death Stranding 2. The connection between characters and the environment always adds a rich layer to the experience.
I totally get what you mean! Kojima’s storytelling really does elevate the gameplay experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the new story elements from Woodkid’s insights will impact the overall atmosphere of the game. I’m curious about the direction they’ll take with character development this time around!
Absolutely! Kojima has a unique way of intertwining narrative and gameplay that keeps players deeply engaged. I’m curious to see how Woodkid’s musical contributions will enhance the emotional depth of the sequel.