Kojima Productions announced this Thursday (15) the holding of the Death Stranding World Strand Tour 2, a global tour to promote the highly anticipated game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Kojima Productions will promote the title in 12 cities over five months, before the exclusive release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. Brazil is among the confirmed destinations, with an event scheduled for October in São Paulo.
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The tour begins in Los Angeles on June 8th and continues through major cities such as Sydney, Tokyo, Paris, London, Seoul, and Shanghai. The São Paulo edition will be the only one in South America, reinforcing the importance of the Brazilian fan base. Details about the venue, times, and guests have not yet been revealed, but the organizers promise more information soon.
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Kojima Productions highlighted Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at a panel during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, ahead of the start of the world tour. Hideo Kojima was present alongside Norman Reedus, Troy Baker, and French artist Woodkid, revealing previously unseen footage and production details. The event served as a preview for the in-person events that will take place around the world in the coming months.
The expectation is that each city on the tour will host exclusive events, with the participation of special guests. In São Paulo, Kojima's visit is expected to attract thousands of fans, repeating the success of the creator's previous visits to Brazil. Since the announcement of the sequel, the title has been among the most anticipated games of 2025 for the PS5.
Kojima Productions will release the game with special editions and bonus items
With a release date set for June 26th, the game is already available for pre-order at select retailers and on the PlayStation Store. Special editions will be offered with collectible gifts, extra content, and digital items. This production reinforces Sony's investment in the franchise and the global presence of Kojima, one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry.
Anyone wishing to follow the tour updates can visit the official Kojima Productions website, where schedules, locations, and planned activities for each stop will be announced. São Paulo appears on the October schedule, between the Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Lucca, Italy editions.