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[Gaiff]

What’s crazy is that this is in-gameplay with those environments.

I feel like this is the first game that lives up to the promise of nanite next gen visual density in an open world setting.

I’ll be shocked if GTA6 can match in gameplay

I think Black Myth Wukong did this in Chapter 6, but it runs like absolute trash even on high-end PCs.

This delivers upon the premise of the UE5 trailer but also runs on a freakin' PS5 and not some high-powered PC, that makes it doubly impressive.

We'll see about GTA VI because I don't think they've even showed gameplay? Rockstar's budget is virtually unlimited, so I have no doubt they'll go balls to the walls as well.

Both are Day 1 on PlayStation too and likely delayed by at least a year for PC. I'm also expecting them to leverage the Pro much better than most games so far. It's insane to me that this and Monster Hunter Wilds run on the same hardware.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

It's insane to me that this and Monster Hunter Wilds run on the same hardware.

It’s like they’re 3 generations apart lmao

Just crazy

Them getting help from Guerrilla Games has me thinking that the Pro version will be absolutely sublime

 

[ScHlAuChi]

So in Feb 2024 Sony and Kojima announced Physint.
Just now we learned Death Stranding is basically the future of the MGS universe.
That means Sony and Konami probably made a deal about the MGS series.
Reintroducing Snake in DS2 makes perfect sense to lead into the next MGS - Physint.

 

[XXL]

Jesus fucking Christ.

 

[yogaflame]

This is pure DECIMA flex.

Kissing is VERY HARD to animate even in pre-render. I'm speechless.

Beautiful scene and very powerful. I reminds me a bit of Trinity kissing Neo on Matrix 1 in hope to revive Neo.

 

[Gaiff]

Also, is it me or it looks way more fun and interesting than the first game? I have DS, but I never bothered with it. This looks like it could be really fun.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

So in Feb 2024 Sony and Kojima announced Physint.
Just now we learned Death Stranding is basically the future of the MGS universe.
That means Sony and Konami probably made a deal about the MGS series.
Reintroducing Snake in DS2 makes perfect sense to lead into the next MGS - Physint.

Don't know about that but something is definitely up, literally (new) Snake and Metal Gear is in this.

 

[Clear]

I think maybe people underestimate how much great tech can be elevated by being used in service of exceptional art.

I'm not bashing Guerilla's internal art-teams, but let's be real, Shinkawa and his team are a level above. And this is the result.

 

[jm89]

Guerilla should just push decima to more third parties.

It's already running on pc and Xbox so that should no longer be a barrier for third parties.

 

[TrebleShot]

Incredible, looks amazing

 

[Embearded]

Come on guys, that's not Snake.
At best its a reference, along with the robot thing at the end.

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Also, is it me or it looks way more fun and interesting than the first game? I have DS, but I never bothered with it. This looks like it could be really fun.

The gameplay is excellent in the first game. The game loop is addictive and fun to play. Just watching it you don't get the same feel, just like a Souls or Zelda game.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Come on guys, that's not Snake.
At best its a reference, along with the robot thing at the end.

Of course its not the original Snake but Kojima edited this very intentionally and chose the designs for what appears to be 2 very major parts of the story which just happen to be like the most iconic designs from MGS. Something is up, it's more than just a reference.

 

[ScHlAuChi]

Come on guys, that's not Snake.
At best its a reference, along with the robot thing at the end.

As someone with over 22 years in the industry, I can absolutely guarantee you that this did not happen without getting approved by Konami!
This is far far more than a simple reference! And even a simple reference often has to be approved or you quickly get laywers on your ass!

Just to give you an idea what we are talking about here - Wonder Boy has an item in the game that you can pick up - red fries with a yellow "W":

When the game was re-released the publisher was forced to remove the yellow "W" to prevent potential lawsuits from Mc Donalds.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Kojima is just on another level entirely. I think Death Stranding is a flawed masterpiece, and I have absolutely no clue on where this is going. Just insane the amount of creativity and technical prowess to bring this vision to reality.

 

[Physiognomonics]

1800p upscaled to 4K unless they updated it later. IQ is said to be similar to the PS4 Pro version.

There is a native 4K mode with some drops here and there. But mostly hidden by VRR. Performance is much better than the vas majority of games nowadays.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Debra Wilson is in this, she was the voice of Crying Wolf in MGS4

 

[clarky]

Top trailer, but the first game did not do it for me. Hopefully this game is better.

 

[yogaflame]

Decima engine is the goat.

 

[ChiefDada]

Ps5pro showcase Legggoooo

I'm guessing they will use Decima's new custom upscaler which has provided even better results than PSSR. It will look very pristine and film-like on Pro.

 

[Msamy]

Kojima is best trailer editior in the all industry watching all his games trailers in all generations nothing match them.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Top trailer, but the first game did not do it for me. Hopefully this game is better.

Tons of people feel the same way the first 10 hours or so then end up loving it by the end. Not sure how much of a chance you gave it

 

[clarky]

Tons of people feel the same way the first 10 hours or so then end up loving it by the end. Not sure how much of a chance you gave it

Plenty of chance but like i said it just didn't do it for me.

The guy peaked with MGS3 and its been down hill since then. However i appreciate him even if his latter works have missed the mark for me personally.

 

[consoul]

Collector's Edition. No physical game.
I can't believe you've done this, Hideo.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Man, that Luca Marinelli guy is going places...

...and as a side note, this is EXACTLY why English is a tool to be exploited in non-English speaking countries, fuck man, it's 2025 and 90%* of Italians still can't speak a fucking word of it and the funnest excuse they find is that it "dillutes" their culture and/or own language, lol, LMAO even...
Ignorance passing/masquerading as "customs" and "culture", this country is friggin' doomed and the more I stay here, the more I'm starting to hate it...

Kudos to Luca, good looking guy, extremely talented and he had the foresight to - gasp - actually learn a new language as to be able to escape the professional confines/boundaries of this (small) country compared to his fellow (mostly awful and shitty) actors

Edit : * make that 99%

 

[Humdinger]

In the trailer, they say "deliveries have been automated." Does this mean the second game will not focus around package-delivery like the first one did? I wasn't able to get into the first game, in part because the package delivery gameplay just didn't grab me. Has Kojima dropped or at least scaled back that aspect in the sequel? I hope so.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

In the trailer, they say "deliveries have been automated." Does this mean the second game will not focus around package-delivery like the first one did? I wasn't able to get into the first game, in part because the package delivery gameplay just didn't grab me. Has Kojima dropped or at least scaled back that aspect in the sequel? I hope so.

No, you venture out into Non UCA territory

Only UCA (USA) is automated for deliveries

 

[Humdinger]

No, you venture out into Non UCA territory

Only UCA (USA) is automated for deliveries

Ok, so same package-delivery focused gameplay in this one?

 

[yurinka]

Why is Debra Wilson in every game? What’s so special about her?

Not attractive, androgious look, black, female. 4x combo for DEI hiring. If LGTB, then it's the perfect DEI hiring.

 

[yurinka]

So in Feb 2024 Sony and Kojima announced Physint.
Just now we learned Death Stranding is basically the future of the MGS universe.
That means Sony and Konami probably made a deal about the MGS series.
Reintroducing Snake in DS2 makes perfect sense to lead into the next MGS - Physint.

He isn't Snake, and Sony doesn't need any deal with Konami to put a guy with a grey bandana on their game.

It's just Kojima making a self reference.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Ok, so same package-delivery focused gameplay in this one?

Yes but probably expanded options, you see in the trailer you can create light rail cargo packages and stuff

Combat looks to be a bigger focus

 

[Embearded]

As someone with over 22 years in the industry, I can absolutely guarantee you that this did not happen without getting approved by Konami!
This is far far more than a simple reference! And even a simple reference often has to be approved or you quickly get laywers on your ass!

Just to give you an idea what we are talking about here - Wonder Boy has an item in the game that you can pick up - red fries with a yellow "W":

When the game was re-released the publisher was forced to remove the yellow "W" to prevent potential lawsuits from Mc Donalds.

It's not the same though, is it?
The yellow "W" could very well be trademarked. The bandana and the REX/ZEKE look alike mecha head aren't though. Even the cardboard box we saw in the cutscene of the extra mission shouldn't be trademark and this also is a direct MGS reference.

I truly hope Konami did try to get him involved back in MGS to at least do the WW2 Boss game and MG1 & MG2 remakes, but i don't know if he would go back to it. He has everything he wanted since MGS2 now with his own studio + Sony money to burn on Hollywood actors.

 

[mckmas8808]

Nahh just wanted to remind people this was happening today

N nial here is a link to the YouTube channel if you want to include it in your post

YOU KNEW!!!!

 

[baphomet]

The only cool thing revealed was whatever that unreleased Acronym J91-WS Kojima was wearing at the beginning.

 

[Metnut]

KCD2, this and GTA6, all in the same year. This gen is awesome. Will have to play Expedition 33 too.

 

[whatup]

As someone with over 22 years in the industry, I can absolutely guarantee you that this did not happen without getting approved by Konami!
This is far far more than a simple reference! And even a simple reference often has to be approved or you quickly get laywers on your ass!

Just to give you an idea what we are talking about here - Wonder Boy has an item in the game that you can pick up - red fries with a yellow "W":

When the game was re-released the publisher was forced to remove the yellow "W" to prevent potential lawsuits from Mc Donalds.

Copyright attorney here--what we've seen would not have legally required Konami's blessing.

Guys, it's an homage, and likely relevant to the themes (i.e., subtext) of the game. There's no indication from anything in the trailer that it's more than that.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Between this and Ninja Gaiden 4 for graphics of the year.

 

[Coconutt]

Amazing trailer I for one enjoyed my time with DS 1, my only complaint was combat was either nonexistent or not very good, if Hideo and team can make combat fun on top of the fun exploration I think we may have a game of the year.

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

I enjoyed ds1 so much so that I got the plat for it. Was an amazing game. This seems to be even better. Also, as someone who loved mgs5 ttp, man this year is going to be great

 

[peish]

Of course its not the original Snake but Kojima edited this very intentionally and chose the designs for what appears to be 2 very major parts of the story which just happen to be like the most iconic designs from MGS. Something is up, it's more than just a reference.

Nah it’s just a typical kojima trolling

Fnake and Metal Gear tartans

 

[consoul]

Not attractive, androgious look, black, female. 4x combo for DEI hiring. If LGTB, then it's the perfect DEI hiring.

Let's Go Tuberculosis?

Bald people get bonus points, cos you don't have to render hair. Don't joke about it tho, or Will Smith might OHKO you.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Day 0.

Fucking loved death stranding 1 and this looks incredible.

 

[consoul]

There is no excuse for not putting a fucking disc in the Collector's Edition.

If you bought a PS5 Digital Edition, you can get the Digital Deluxe edition. People who buy Collector's Editions want physical media and physical merch. Fuck this generation. *shakes fist at cloud*

 

[DenchDeckard]

Also, is it me or it looks way more fun and interesting than the first game? I have DS, but I never bothered with it. This looks like it could be really fun.

Hate to be that guy but give DS about 5 to 8 hours of playtime and you will know if you think the mechanics/game/vibes are some of the best ever made or you don't like it.

I can't see how anyone could but I must be hundreds of hours in the first one.

Game is legit a masterpiece. Outside of the bat shit story.

 

[mckmas8808]

Man, that Luca Marinelli guy is going places...

...and as a side note, this is EXACTLY why English is a tool to be exploited in non-English speaking countries, fuck man, it's 2025 and 90%* of Italians still can't speak a fucking word of it and the funnest excuse they find is that it "dillutes" their culture and/or own language, lol, LMAO even...
Ignorance passing/masquerading as "customs" and "culture", this country is friggin' doomed and the more I stay here, the more I'm starting to hate it...

Kudos to Luca, good looking guy, extremely talented and he had the foresight to - gasp - actually learn a new language as to be able to escape the professional confines/boundaries of this (small) country compared to his fellow (mostly awful and shitty) actors

Edit : * make that 99%

Here's a rant I didn't see coming. But thanks for the insight.

Not attractive, androgious look, black, female. 4x combo for DEI hiring. If LGTB, then it's the perfect DEI hiring.

It's possible, I know hard to believe........................that she's just a good voice actress that gaming companies like to use due to her talent (SHOCK!).

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Not attractive, androgious look, black, female. 4x combo for DEI hiring. If LGTB, then it's the perfect DEI

You're a fucking idiot

 

[yurinka]

It's possible, I know hard to believe........................that she's just a good voice actress that gaming companies like to use due to her talent (SHOCK!).

Yes, so makes her a good choice to help them to fill the DEI quotas that their hedge fund investors mandated them:
https://fintel.io/so/us/sony/blackrock
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/blackrock-ceo-slammed-force-behaviors-dei-initiatives

But seems this mandate may change, at least is changing inside them:
https://fortune.com/2025/02/28/blackrock-diversity-dei-new-team/
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investi...ty-pioneer-distances-itself-from-dei-24839d6c

 

[LordOfChaos]

You just know that Kojima is going to call this legally distinct Solid Snake something like Hard Viper

 

[SABRE220]

I'm guessing they will use Decima's new custom upscaler which has provided even better results than PSSR. It will look very pristine and film-like on Pro.

I'm hoping they actually use this opportunity to utilize the rt gains, better geometry engine for to once have better gi bounce,shadows, better nanite settings(equivilant tech) etc the full suite instead of just upscaling. This is the real showcase opportunity for the pro.

 

[Principal]

You just know that Kojima is going to call this legally distinct Solid Snake something like Hard Viper

Mongoose = Snake Eater