Death Stranding

Death Stranding

505 Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release date: 2019-11-08 | Platforms: PLAYSTATION4, PC.

Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the stranded remnants of the future in his hands, Sam embarks on a journey to reunite the shattered world one step at a time. What is the mystery of the Death Stranding? What will Sam discover on the road ahead? A genre defining gameplay experience holds these answers and more.

Experience a journey like nothing before it, from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima. Take control of working man Sam Bridges, as he braves a deadly and mysterious world where death’s tide lurks everywhere.

Featuring an all-star cast, including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Lindsay Wagner, Léa Seydoux and Guillermo del Toro, Death Stranding is a unique and unforgettable game.

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FEATURED GAMES

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Death Stranding
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Death Stranding
Death Stranding Director's Cut
DLC
Death Stranding Director's Cut

DEVELOPERS

Background for Hitori Nojima
Hitori Nojima

Hitori Nojima

writer

Hitori Nojima is a games writer. Nojima has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions and Ltd.. Nojima's first published game was Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker released in 2010. Next, Hitori Nojima worked on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition taking on the role of writer. Afterwards, Hitori Nojima worked on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain developed by Kojima Productions in 2015. The latest work of Hitori Nojima was Death Stranding, published in 2019.

Background for Ludvig Forssell
Ludvig Forssell

Ludvig Forssell

composer

Ludvig Forssell is a games composer. Forssell has been working with Kojima Productions. Forssell's first game was Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes published by Konami for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360 in 2014. Next, Ludvig Forssell worked on P.T. taking on the role of composer. Later, Forssell also was part of the team who developed Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain published by Konami for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360. Most recently, Ludvig Forssell was involved in the development of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.

Background for Kenichiro Imaizumi
Kenichiro Imaizumi

Kenichiro Imaizumi

producer

Kenichiro Imaizumi is a games producer and designer. Imaizumi has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions, Platinum Games and Ltd.. Imaizumi started in 2008 as the producer of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Then, Kenichiro Imaizumi went on to work on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker as the producer. Afterwards, Kenichiro Imaizumi worked on Death Stranding Director's Cut developed by Kojima Productions in 2021. The latest work of Kenichiro Imaizumi was Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, published in 2025. At the moment, Imaizumi is working with Konami Digital Entertainment on McFarlane's Evil Prophecy, which was announced for PlayStation 2.

Background for Yoji Shinkawa
Yoji Shinkawa

Yoji Shinkawa

artist

Yoji Shinkawa is a games artist and designer. Shinkawa has been working with Konami Digital Entertainment, Kojima Productions, Platinum Games and Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. Shinkawa started in 1998 as the artist of Metal Gear Solid. Then, Yoji Shinkawa went on to work on Metal Gear: Ghost Babel as the artist. Afterwards, Yoji Shinkawa worked on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain developed by Kojima Productions in 2015. The latest work of Yoji Shinkawa was Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, published in 2025.

Background for Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima

writer,director,producer,designer

Hideo Kojima is a video game designer from Japan. He is famous within the industry as his artwork often blends mediums of cinema and games, achieving revolutionary results in the field.

Games

Kojima is mainly known for Metal Gear series bearing many subsidiaries — Metal Gear Solid, Rising and Online. It is all separate series taking place in one universe. The designer also works on less famous series such as Tokimeki Memorial, Zone of the Enders and Boktai. He often features own cameos in games — frequently the developers present himself.

Career

Kojima's career can be divided into 4 periods: joining the Konami in the eighties and developing first Metal Gears under their leadership; making his way to Konami's top-management, developing Metal Gear Solid and own titles; continuation of MG work and anime franchises launch; leaving Konami and founding Kojima Productions. In own studio, he started working on Death Stranding — official over-genre title.

In Pop Culture

Kojima is widely regarded in popular culture. He received various awards for best video game developer of all times and everlasting prizes in Halls of Fames.