For Kojima, those experiences led to a different approach for the sequel. His own sense of isolation that arose from having to develop Death Stranding 2 with a remote team saw him reconsidering its tale — yet it’s also this isolation that led to Kojima realizing the perils of digital connectivity.

The sequel to 2019's Death Stranding feels like the first truly essential PlayStation 5 game, and perhaps the most Hideo Kojima game ever made.

Although the highly anticipated release of Hideo Kojima’s most recent venture, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, is nearly here, and is being widely praised by critics for its quality and ingenuity, it’s likely that you haven’t played the game developer’s most creative game yet.