Death Stranding 2: On the Beachintroduces a new chapter in Hideo Kojima’s mind-bending post-apocalyptic world. The story of Sam Porter Bridges and his mission to help connect a fractured United States is steeped in wild lore, andDeath Stranding 2has been teasing a story that takes these concepts to even stranger levels.
Leading up to its June launch, Kojima Productions has released a handful of teasers forDeath Stranding 2that each raised more questions than presented answers. From brand-new characters to the central plot,Death Stranding 2remains incredibly mysterious. The first chapter featured plenty of mind-blowing moments, but the sequel aims to one-up its predecessor, and one of the most obvious ways in which this is being done is through the introduction of a BT mech called the Magellan Man.
Death Stranding 2’s Magellan Man Seems Destined to Be One of the Game’s High Points
It seems as though Kojima has taken note of collaboratorGuillermo del Toro’sPacific Rimand has brought his own version of Jaegers into the world ofDeath Stranding 2. In the SXSW trailer, Heartman is piloting the Magellan Man and uses it to fight other BTs. It’s a bold leap forward, considering that the firstDeath Strandingwas light on the action.
This hard lean into more action-packed moments makesDeath Stranding 2incredibly compelling, but it’s also likely that the Magellan Man sequence is set to be a major highlight of the game. Not only is the Magellan Man a fascinating design, but it has been specifically emphasized in some of the game’s marketing.The Collector’s Edition ofDeath Stranding 2features several exclusive perks, but one of the most notable is the collectible Magellan Man statue that fans can display.
The Collector’s Edition also features 48-hour early access, a collector’s box, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, collectible cards, and a personalized letter from Hideo Kojima.
The Magellan Man Showdown Teases a Bolder Path for Death Stranding 2
Thefirst chapter ofDeath Strandingwas bold in its own right. While at first a lot of people wrote it off as a walking simulator, the game has managed to draw in gamers since 2019, recently passing 20 million players. Now that Kojima has thrown more action into the mix, it will be fascinating to see if even more are drawn to this strange world where ghostly tar-covered apparitions roam the countryside.
In the SXSW trailer, Heartman is piloting the Magellan Man and uses it to fight other BTs.
The Magellan Man seems to bring a fun dose ofPacific RimandGundamtoDeath Stranding 2, and it will be interesting to see just how big of a role this mech plays within the story. Based on early footage, it’s clear thatDeath Stranding 2is expanding its worldin more ways than one. Between the Magellan Man and more dynamic weather and terrain, this sequel has the potential to be a stronger experience overall.
Death Strandingis also getting a movie adaptation. Produced by A24, the film is set to be directed by Michael Sarnoski.
Death Stranding 2 is Just Around the Corner
There has been a flood ofquestions leading up toDeath Stranding 2, and eager gamers will only have to wait a couple more months until those answers are given. There’s no telling what Kojima Productions has planned this time around, but the Magellan Man hints that the sequel could be a uniquely wild ride.
