Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece, "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach," officially launched on PS5 on June 26, 2025. But get this: the post-apocalyptic delivery epic almost became a full-blown musical, with every character belting out tunes!
In a recent interview with Japanese media, Kojima spilled the beans on his initial vision. "For me, this game is, in a way, already a musical," he chuckled, admitting he originally planned for every single character to sing. He even asked French actress Léa Seydoux and Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda if they'd be up for vocal performances!
While the full musical dream didn't quite materialize due to various factors, and the presentation shifted slightly, Kojima insists that "singing" remains a core theme throughout the game. Players can still experience the unique charm of music and narrative intertwining through performances by characters like Elle Fanning.
Kojima, a director renowned for creatively shattering gaming boundaries, once again proves his boundless ambition. This revelation only fuels our excitement for the possibility of a full-fledged Kojima-style game musical in the future!
via： Game*Spark