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

The South Korean regulator, GRAC, has assigned an age rating of "19+" to *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, citing the game's inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," and scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances. This rating underscores the mature themes and content players can expect from the highly anticipated sequel.

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Hideo Kojima recently expressed his gratitude to actress Shiori Kutsuna for her dedication to *Death Stranding 2*. Kutsuna, who has been involved with the project since the fall of 2022, completed her work despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. Her contributions included motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across various locations. Kojima's heartfelt message to Kutsuna reads, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work. Fantastic work, much obliged!"

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima unveiled new materials for *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*. The presentation featured several two-minute cutscenes that introduced viewers to the protagonist's allies. Among them is Tarman, portrayed by George Miller, who commands the mobile base Magellan as it navigates tar lakes. Another character, Dollman, played by Fatih Akin, is 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, adds an enigmatic element to the story. She is discovered in a location that resembles the realm of the dead, echoing the original game's tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands." In one of the cutscenes, characters sing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while engaging in conversation with a pregnant woman named Rainy, played by Shiori Kutsuna.