"Death Stranding 2 Rated Not for Minors in South Korea Due to Violence and Profanity"

The South Korean regulatory body, GRAC, has recently rated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as "19+," citing the game's inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," and scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances. This rating reflects the mature themes that players can expect in the sequel to the groundbreaking title by Hideo Kojima.

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In a touching gesture, Hideo Kojima presented flowers to actress Shiori Kutsuna to celebrate her completion of work on Death Stranding 2. Kojima expressed his gratitude, stating, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work." Kutsuna's dedication was evident as she navigated the challenges of the pandemic to perform motion capture in Los Angeles, undergo 3D scanning, and conduct voice recordings in both Japanese and English across various locations. Her journey with the project began in the fall of 2022, and Kojima concluded his message with, "Fantastic work, much obliged!"

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima provided fans with an in-depth look at Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. He unveiled several two-minute cutscenes that introduced viewers to the protagonist's allies. Notable characters include Tarman, played by George Miller, who commands the mobile base Magellan navigating tar lakes, and Dollman, a living doll and former medium, portrayed by Fatih Akin. Léa Seydoux reprises her role as Fragile, while Elle Fanning joins the cast as Tomorrow, a mysterious character discovered in a realm resembling the afterlife. Interestingly, the original tagline for Death Stranding was "Tomorrow is in your hands."

One of the showcased cutscenes featured the characters singing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, alongside a conversation with a pregnant woman named Rainy, played by Shiori Kutsuna.