South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) has assigned an age rating of "19+" to the highly anticipated game, *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*. This rating reflects the inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," as well as scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances.
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In related news, acclaimed game director Hideo Kojima recently expressed his gratitude to actress Shiori Kutsuna for her contributions to *Death Stranding 2*. Kutsuna, who has been involved with the project since the fall of 2022, completed her work despite the challenges posed by the ongoing global health crisis. Her efforts included motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across various locations. Kojima's heartfelt message read, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work. Fantastic work, much obliged!"
During the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima provided a glimpse into *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* by showcasing several two-minute cutscenes. These scenes introduced viewers to a host of intriguing characters, including Tarman, portrayed by George Miller, who commands the mobile base Magellan as it navigates tar lakes. Another character, Dollman, played by Fatih Akin, is depicted as a living doll and former medium who has lost his human form. Additionally, Léa Seydoux reprises her role as Fragile, adding continuity to the narrative.
A new character, Tomorrow, played by Elle Fanning, was introduced in a setting that resembles the realm of the dead, echoing the original game's theme, "Tomorrow is in your hands." In one of the showcased cutscenes, characters are seen singing 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, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna.
