As Kojima teases a new trailer, Death Stranding 2 has been rated

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has been rated in South Korea as Hideo Kojima teases that he’s working on a new trailer.

The upcoming game, which currently doesn’t have a release date, has been rated by the South Korean ratings board. The rating warns that the game includes excessive violence, vulgar language, direct drug use, and more.

While games are routinely rated several months ahead of release, it is usually an indication that the game is very close to completion.

This coincides with several teases from creator Hideo Kojima that suggest he could be working on a new trailer for the game. Kojima, who famously edits the vast majority of the trailers for his video game projects, has taken to social media to tease a Premiere Pro (editing software) timeline, and several shots from what could be a trailer for the game.

This all comes as reports claim that PlayStation will hold a State of Play presentation later this month. 

That’s according to reliable gaming insider ‘NatetheHate’, who frequently reveals information on the games industry ahead of official announcements.

Last January, a State of Play featured deep dives on Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, plus looks at Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill. In February 2023, a State of Play focused on third-party titles such as Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.