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

The South Korean gaming regulator, GRAC, has officially rated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as "19+". This classification stems from the game's content, which includes "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," as well as scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances. This rating underscores the mature themes and elements that players can expect in the game.

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In other news, Hideo Kojima recently expressed his gratitude to actress Shiori Kutsuna for her contributions to Death Stranding 2. He presented her with flowers as a token of appreciation for completing her work on the project. Kutsuna's dedication shone through as she managed motion capture in Los Angeles, underwent 3D scanning, and provided voice recordings in both Japanese and English across various locations, despite the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic. Kojima's heartfelt note read, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work. Fantastic work, much obliged!" It's noted that Kutsuna has been part of the project since the fall of 2022.

During the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima offered a glimpse into the world of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach by showcasing several two-minute cutscenes. These scenes introduced viewers to the protagonist's allies, including George Miller's character Tarman, the captain of the mobile base Magellan navigating tar lakes, and Fatih Akin's character Dollman, a living doll and former medium who lost his human form. Fans will be pleased to see Léa Seydoux reprise her role as Fragile. Additionally, Elle Fanning's mysterious character, named Tomorrow, was revealed. According to the plot, Tomorrow was discovered in an otherworldly location resembling the realm of the dead. Interestingly, this ties back to the original game's tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands."

One of the cutscenes features the characters singing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while interacting with a pregnant woman named Rainy, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna.