The South Korean game rating board, GRAC, has classified *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* with an age rating of "19+". This decision comes due to the game's inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," as well as scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances. This rating underscores the mature themes and content players can expect when diving into the sequel.
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In a heartfelt gesture, Hideo Kojima, the visionary behind *Death Stranding 2*, presented flowers to actress Shiori Kutsuna, acknowledging her completion of work on the game. Kutsuna's contribution was substantial, involving motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across various locations, all while navigating the challenges of the global pandemic. Kojima expressed his gratitude, saying, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work. Fantastic work, much obliged!" Her involvement with the project began in the fall of 2022.
During the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima provided an in-depth look at *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* by showcasing several two-minute cutscenes. These scenes introduced audiences to key characters and their roles within the game's narrative. George Miller's character, Tarman, captains the mobile base Magellan, navigating through tar lakes. Fatih Akin plays Dollman, a living doll and former medium who has lost his human form. Léa Seydoux reprises her role as Fragile, adding continuity to the saga. Elle Fanning's mysterious character, named Tomorrow, was discovered in a location that eerily resembles the realm of the dead, echoing the original game's tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands."
One particularly engaging cutscene features the characters singing "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," a classic tune by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while interacting with a pregnant woman named Rainy, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna. This scene adds a poignant layer to the game's storytelling, blending music with emotional depth.
