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Death Stranding

Death Stranding marks the first release for Kojima Productions after Hideo Kojima exited his position at Konami. The release sees the player controlling Sam Porter Bridges, portrayed by Norman Reedus. Sam will need to do his best to avoid detection and stay alive, protecting his cargo as he transports it to various locations.

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Death Stranding
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10/10
Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 79%
Released
November 8, 2019
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
Publisher(s)
Sony, 505 Games
Engine
Decima

Franchise
Death Stranding
Platform(s)
iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
How Long To Beat
40 Hours

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