Summary
- Death Stranding 2 has received an official M rating from ESRB.
- A Game Premiere Event will be held on June 8, hosted by Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima.
- The event will include the first live demo and kick off the World Strand Tour 2.
Death Stranding 2 Game Earns Mature ESRB Rating
The ESRB has officially rated Death Stranding 2 as “Mature 17+ (M),” similar to the first game. The rating summary highlights blood, gore, partial nudity, strong language, and violence.
Players can expect intense combat, including the use of melee weapons like a “battle guitar,” firearms, and stealth takedowns. The game doesn’t shy away from brutal scenes, such as characters being cut in half or set on fire.
Fans familiar with the first Death Stranding know these mature themes are part of what shapes Kojima’s unique storytelling style. With new locations, deeper stories, and expanded cameos (including VTuber Pekora), Death Stranding 2 is shaping up to be a must-play experience for fans of the franchise.
Death Stranding 2 Builds Hype With Premiere Event
Adding to the rating, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is ramping up the excitement as Kojima Productions announced a special Game Premiere Event on June 8. Hosted at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, this event will be part of Summer Game Fest 2025.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the livestream on PlayStation’s YouTube channel. The event promises to deliver the game’s first live demo, giving players a real look at the action and surprises in store.
Geoff Keighley, the familiar face of The Game Awards, will join Hideo Kojima for the celebration. This event also kicks off the World Strand Tour 2, where the game’s creators and special guests will visit 12 global cities, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Paris, Seoul, and beyond, spreading the hype until November.
So, mark your calendars for June 8 and get ready to witness the next chapter of Kojima’s mind-bending world live! Death Stranding 2: On The Beach officially releases on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
