Earlier this year, Sony announced that they would not be attending E3 this year. At the time, many presumed that this absence was due to a lack of exclusive titles coming to the PlayStation 4 this upcoming year. Since that announcement, very little information has been released regarding the reasons why Sony will not be attending E3 2019. With E3 2019 just around the corner, many are concerned about the release dates for Death Stranding and The Last of Us 2.
This morning, Sony’s David Bull, Global Brand Manager, announced via the PlayStation Blog that Death Stranding would release later this year. Death Stranding, the latest project from former Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima, will be available on November 8th for the PlayStation 4. In celebration of the major announcement, Hideo Kojima discussed what players should expect from Death Stranding upon its release.
‘People have created “Walls” and become accustomed to living in isolation.
“Death Stranding” is a completely new type of action game, where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and a fragmented society. It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the “Strand” or connection. As Sam Porter Bridges, you will attempt to bridge the divides in society, and in doing create new bonds or “Strands” with other players around the globe. Through your experience playing the game, I hope you’ll come to understand the true importance of forging connections with others.
Now, please enjoy the latest Death Stranding trailer.’
The new trailer for Death Stranding is rather lengthy so we will let you digest it and would love to hear what you think. Death Stranding is the story of Sam Bridges, a man who must traverse a broken nation to rebuild a world for those who are yet to come. Help Sam as he attempts to save mankind from their own destructive ways and stop a mass extinction. In addition to a new trailer and official release date, Death Stranding’s pre-order bonuses have been announced.
Starting today, gamers will have the opportunity to choose between the Standard Edition, Special Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition of the game.
Standard Edition for $59.99 USD/ $79.99
- A voucher to download a Chibi Ludens PSN Avatar – a stylized version of the iconic logo for Kojima Productions
- A Death Stranding PS4 Dynamic Theme at launch.
- Gold “Sam” Sunglasses
- Gold Hat
- Gold Speed Skeleton: Increase the speed of Sam’s movement when equipped
- Gold Armor Plate: Increase protection against any damage Sam takes
Death Stranding Special Edition $69.99 USD/ $89.99
- A collectible Steelbook case
- All Standard Edition bonuses
- A special gold version of the Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses earned through gameplay.
- Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding) – Digital
- Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video
Death Stranding Digital Deluxe Edition $79.99 USD / $99.99 CAD
- all digital Standard Edition bonuses.
- Special gold versions of in-game items earned through gameplay:
- Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses
- Gold Power Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to handle heavy cargo
- Gold All-Terrain Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to balance himself on uneven terrain
- Gold Armor Plate (Level 2): Stronger protection for Sam against falls, gunfire, and more
- Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding) – Digital
- Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video
Death Stranding Collector’s Edition $199.99 USD / $249.99 CAD
- All Digital Deluxe Edition in-game items and bonus contents
- The Special Edition Steelbook
- Life-sized BB Pod Statue
- BRIDGES Cargo Case
- Ludens Keychain
Death Stranding will release on November 8th, 2019 for PlayStation 4.
