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South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) has assigned Death Stranding 2: On the Beach a mature "19+" rating. The classification cites "intense violence," "frequent strong language," and depictions of illegal drug use as contributing factors.

Kojima Praises Actress Shiori Kutsuna's Dedication

Hideo Kojima recently presented flowers to actress Shiori Kutsuna for completing her work on Death Stranding 2. The developer expressed gratitude for her commitment across multiple production phases.

"For Shiori Kutsuna: Wrapped! Thank you for your tremendous effort through motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and bilingual voice recording during pandemic restrictions," Kojima wrote. The actress reportedly began working on the project in fall 2022.

TGS 2024 Reveals New Character Details

At Tokyo Game Show 2024, Kojima Productions unveiled several two-minute narrative sequences from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, introducing key characters:

- George Miller as Tarman, captain of the mobile base Magellan

- Fatih Akin as Dollman, a former medium transformed into living doll form

- Léa Seydoux reprising her role as Fragile

- Elle Fanning as Tomorrow, a mysterious figure discovered in an otherworldly realm

The presentation featured an intriguing sequence where characters interact with pregnant woman Rainy (Shiori Kutsuna) while singing the classic "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." This musical moment creates an interesting contrast with the game's original tagline: "Tomorrow is in your hands."