Video Games
Hideo Kojima Open to ‘Death Stranding’ Sequels
Death Stranding hasn’t even launched yet, but that hasn’t stopped people asking creator Hideo Kojima about the potential of sequels to the game. And from the looks of things, Kojima isn’t shooting that possibility down.
In a new interview with GameSpot, Kojima was asked about the likelihood of Death Stranding becoming a larger franchise. While initially acknowledging that he wasn’t sure at the moment about possibility, Kojima stated that “The most difficult part is, when you create something new, you have to create a sequel and then a third version or it [will] not remain as a genre.
Kojima has spoken before about Death Stranding being a new genre of game referred to as a “Strand Game.” As such, the idea (according to Kojima) is that for a genre to exist and develop, multiple games in that style would need to exist.
“When this game comes out there will be a lot of pros and cons, and [these elements could become the essence of the core part], but I think it’s better that I keep it going in a sequel,” stated Kojima.
However, due to other projects (not just games), Kojima said that he can only do so much. “There are a lot of other projects that come up like TV dramas and things like that. A lot of pitches come my way,” he said. It might be that someone else would have to continue the genre with Kojima’s blessing.
Whatever the case, Death Stranding comes out November 8 for PlayStation 4.
For those keen on following up on our mid-year best-of list for video games, iam8bit and Yacht Club Games are teaming up in a new collection for Mina the Hollower, which not only brings the game’s iconic soundtrack by Jake Kaufman and Yuzo Koshiro to vinyl, but also offers fans some cool merchandise.
Available for pre-order now at iam8bit, the Mina the Hollower Collection includes the soundtrack on 3xLP ($64.99), a notebook ($19.99) and a Keychain Blind Box ($14.99). Those fans looking to have it all can pick up the entire collection in a vinyl bundle with the Mina the Hollower: Bone Up Bundle Edition. All products are available for pre-order today through August 17, with plans to ship in Q4 2026.
The Mina the Hollower vinyl soundtrack is pressed on rich Velvet Purple Splatter Vinyl, and features retro-inspired zoetrope artwork designed by Nimit Malava. The soundtrack also comes with a pair of special 3D glasses that enhances the cover art, paying homage to the retro nostalgia of the old-school, chip-tastic tracks composed by Yacht Club Games’ Jake Kaufman and Yuzo Koshiro.
iam8bit also offers up a series of collectible keychains as part of a Blind Box set. Those who purchase will receive one of six randomized Mina designs rendered in high-quality, squishy PVC rubber, with a Secret Chase Rare in the mix for some lucky buyers. Keychains are available to purchase individually or bundled in a set of three, and purchasing the bundle guarantees three unique keychains.
Lastly, there’s the Mina the Hollower Notebook, a 240-page notebook that replicates Mina’s in-game journal and is brought to life in a forest green faux-leather, with beautiful gold embellishments on its cover.
As mentioned, for completionists, you can grab the entire collection in the Mina the Hollower: Bone Up Bundle Edition, ($89.99). The bundle comes with the soundtrack, one Keychain Blind Box and Notebook.
And if you haven’t jumped into Mina the Hollower, you can find the game on PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2.
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