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

The South Korean regulator, GRAC, has officially rated *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* as “19+” due to its content featuring "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," and scenes involving the use of various illegal substances. This rating underscores the game's mature themes and content, preparing players for what to expect.

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In a heartfelt acknowledgment, Hideo Kojima recently presented flowers to actress Shiori Kutsuna, celebrating her completion of work on *Death Stranding 2*. Kojima expressed his gratitude for her dedication, noting that despite the challenges of the pandemic, Kutsuna managed to perform motion capture in Los Angeles, undergo 3D scanning, and record voiceovers in both Japanese and English across various locations. Her involvement with the project began in the fall of 2022, and her efforts have been pivotal to the game's development.

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima unveiled new materials for *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, showcasing several two-minute cutscenes that introduced the protagonist's allies. Among them, George Miller's character, Tarman, is the captain of 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 narrative. Elle Fanning's character, named Tomorrow, was discovered in a location resembling the realm of the dead, echoing the original game's tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands."

One of the cutscenes features the characters singing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while engaging in a conversation with a pregnant woman named Rainy, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna. This scene adds a unique blend of music and storytelling to the game's rich tapestry.