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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Death Stranding 2: How to claim the pre-order bonuses
Image via Kojima Productions Hideo Kojima's highly anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is finally here—and for players who pre-ordered the game, there's more than just an epic narrative waiting. Sony and Kojima Productions are offering several exclusive in-game items as part of the pre-order bonus, including skeleton upgrades, a fun hologram, and more. But how exactly can players access these perks? Here's a step-by-step guide. What do you get with a pre-order? Gamers who pre-ordered Death Stranding 2, regardless of edition (Standard, Digital Deluxe, or Collector's), are entitled to several digital goodies. These include: Battle Skeleton: Silver (Lv1–Lv3) Boost Skeleton: Silver (Lv1–Lv3) Bokka Skeleton: Silver (Lv1–Lv3) Custom Hologram: Quokka (Early Unlock) These upgrades enhance combat, mobility, and inventory capacity - giving you a significant head start as you venture across treacherous landscapes. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Official 'Explore. Connect. Survive.' Trailer How to redeem the pre-order bonuses For digital pre-orders, the bonus content is automatically downloaded alongside the game. There's no need to redeem a code, just launch the game and begin your journey. The items will become available as you progress through key missions. If you purchased a physical copy, look inside the game case for a printed 12-digit code. You'll need to: Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS5. Navigate to the 'Redeem Code' option. Enter the code carefully and confirm. Once successfully redeemed, the content will download and be added to your in-game inventory. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Malaysia: 2025 Unsold Car Clearance Sale. Prices May Surprise You! Car Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo DEATH STRANDING 2 ON THE BEACH Walkthrough Gameplay Part 1 - INTRO (FULL GAME) When do the items unlock? The pre-order items aren't available immediately after launch. Players must progress through the story to unlock them: The Custom Hologram: Quokka becomes usable after unlocking the Structure Customization feature. The Silver Skeleton upgrades are unlocked gradually during key story moments, such as connecting the Chiral Network at new bases across Mexico and Australia. After reaching these milestones, players can fabricate the items using in-game materials like Resins and Metals. In some cases, the pre-order code may be printed on the receipt or emailed separately - so don't discard any packaging or forget to check your inbox. The pre-order bonuses in Death Stranding 2 are more than just visual add-ons, they provide real gameplay advantages. From enhanced skeleton suits that improve combat and movement to the fun Quokka hologram for custom structures, these items can be useful as you progress. Remember to complete key missions to unlock fabrication options, and ensure you have enough materials like Chiral Crystals and Resins. If you purchased a physical copy, don't forget to redeem your code - digital players should find their bonuses auto-unlocked. These early rewards offer a handy edge in the game's challenging world, helping you navigate the journey ahead with a bit more power - and personality. Also Read: Death Stranding 2 official release timings for every region Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What will happen when you choose "I'll do it" or "I won't do it" in Death Stranding 2?
Image via Kojima Productions. It's just two more days after when players will finally be able to immerse themselves in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. However, those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe/Collector's Edition, have already started playing this highly anticipated game, thanks to the 48-hour early-access. But nobody thought that players would get into a serious dilemma at the very beginning of the game, when the main protagonist of the title will come across with one of his old friends, fragile. However, as it is a Kojima title, nothing comes in a straight line. Death Stranding: What to choose between 'I'll do it' and 'I won't do it'? Players will get two major options. | Image via Kojima Productions After Sam lost everything in Death Stranding, he and his Bridge Baby named Lou have been trying to get back a normal life. But it seems, that is not going to happen in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. One of the of the most important characters in the previous games and an ally of Sam, Fragile, knew her express delivery service is nothing without her friend. That is why Fragile went on to find Sam's hidden shelter in Mexico, and from there, the main story begins. In this scene, Fragile offers Sam a quest which will again submerge himself into delivery driving, which might cost the life of Lou. This quest is about helping Fragile with her Drawbridge operation which will eventually connect Mexico to the Chiral Network. After a short cutscene, players will get two major options to choose from the dialogue box - 'I won't do it' and 'I'll do it.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Now, if players refuse to help Fragile, the screen will go blank and the same short cutscene will appear once again, when Sam was cooking food for Lou and Fragile comes to him for help, and then the same dialogue options will appear. If players again choose not to help Fragile even after refusing once, the same cutscene will play again, but this time, Sam will be left with only one choice - to help her. Now if the 'I'll do it' option is selected, then the players will enter the main storyline of the game, and the real Chapters and Orders will begin from then on. So, the moral of the story is that it doesn't even matter which option you select because it doesn't branch the narrative paths based on your choice. If you want to continue playing the game, you need to help your old friend, Fragile. And that's how a Kojima game should begin with, absolutely unpredictable. Read More: All Difficulty Levels in Death Stranding 2 For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Death Stranding 2 official release timings for every region
Image via Kojima Productions. During the The Game Awards in December 2022, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was revealed for the first time. Since then, huge numbers of leaks and speculations have surfaced on the internet. The most recent one is the first hour of the game that has been leaked online, way before the game's actual release. However, it's not only leaks and rumors, as the official release timings for every religion are finally here. Official release timings of Death Stranding 2 for every region Death Stranding is going to be released on June 26, 2025. | Image via Kojima Productions. The sequel to 2019's hugely popular title, Death Stranding 2 is officially slated to be released on June 26, 2025. Since its announcement, Kojima Productions has revealed numerous details about the game, like players will once again fill in the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, the game's post-apocalyptic Australia setting and many more. Consequently, these details stirred huge anticipation among the fans as they can't wait to play the game anymore. Thanks to the developers as the official release timings of the game is finally here, but they didn't share it directly. There are actually two editions of Death Stranding 2 - the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition. Players who have purchased the latter edition will grant themselves a 48-hour early access period, that means those players will be able to start playing the game from June 24, 2025. Now, there's a countdown in this version of the game which gives the exact time when the early access period will begin, and that is at 12 AM on June 24, 2025 in the East Coast. So, if we add the 48-hour period in the calculation, then we will get the actual release timings on June 26, 2025. Here are they: Region Timezone Local Time Release date New York, USA ET (UTC-4) 12:00 AM Thu, June 26, 2025 Los Angeles, USA PT (UTC-7) 9:00 PM Wed, June 25, 2025 London, UK BST (UTC+1) 5:00 AM Thu, June 26, 2025 Berlin, Germany CEST (UTC+2) 6:00 AM Thu, June 26, 2025 Mumbai, India IST (UTC+5:30) 9:30 AM Thu, June 26, 2025 Tokyo, Japan JST (UTC+9) 1:00 PM Thu, June 26, 2025 Sydney, Australia AEST (UTC+10) 2:00 PM Thu, June 26, 2025 Officially, Kojima Productions is yet to reveal the direct release timings for every region. But looking at the countdown timer in the Digital Deluxe version, it's fair to say that these are the actual release timings in each location. Read More: 4 New Gameplay Mechanics in Death Stranding 2 You Need to Know Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Digital Trends
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Death Stranding 2 preload guide: release date, file size, and more
We're on the cusp of seeing what Hideo Kojima has in store for us in Death Stranding 2. The trailers so far promise a grander and even more unpredictable experience with one-of-a-kind characters and gameplay like nothing else. Like any good porter, you need to make sure you're fully prepared before heading out on this trek. We're not talking about balancing your weight or putting on fresh shoes, but preloading the game so you can set out as soon as the game unlocks. Death Stranding 2 looks like it will have some of the best graphics on PS5, which means it is a chunky file to download. Here's all the preload information you need, including the release date, file size, and more. Death Stranding 2 release date Death Stranding 2 will come out on June 26, but those who preorder the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition can start two days early on June 24. I'll give you details on all the preorder options at the end if you haven't placed your order yet. Recommended Videos Death Stranding 2 file size A game as big and visually impressive as Death Stranding 2 is going to take up a good bit of hard drive space. According to PlayStation Game Size, which accurately reports game sizes prior to launch, Death Stranding 2 will take up 91.476 GB. If you don't have any expanded storage on your PS5, this could be more than you have available if you keep a handful of games downloaded. If you need to make room, now's the time. Death Stranding 2 preload options As of June 17, anyone who preordered Death Stranding 2 can start the preload process. It doesn't matter which edition of the game you have, so long as you preorder at all. Those who preordered an edition with early access don't get early preload times. Death Stranding 2 preorder details If you don't have your copy of Death Stranding 2 preordered yet and want to have preload access or play the game two days early, there's still time to preorder via the PlayStation Store. There are three versions you can pick from, ranging from the base $70 version all the way up to a $230 Collector's Edition. Here's a full breakdown of each addition. Digital Standard Edition – $70 Death Stranding 2 base game Quokka Hologram Battle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Digital Deluxe Edition – $80 Everything in the Standard Edition 48-hour Early Access to the game In-game items: Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlock Battle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Quokka Patch Chiral Feline Patch Why Me? Patch Collector's Edition – $230 (Physical only) Everything from the previous editions 15″ Magellan Man statue Art cards 3″ Dollman figurine Machine gun (MP bullets) early unlock Collector's Box Letter from Hideo Kojima
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Brings A Minecraft World To Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest 2025 introduces a first look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, revealing new crossover characters and a new map. Summer Game Fest 2025 introduces a first look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, revealing new crossover characters and new map. The teaser shows off the classic Sonic characters in their classic racing vehicles. However, the big reveal is that Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, and Joker from Persona 5 are joining the frey. Worlds collide from their respective games and worlds! Japanese video game director, producer, and designer, Takashi Iizuka, also revealed that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch with online crossplay, so friends can play together. Iizuka jabbed at Mario Kart World, not having this feature on the new Nintendo Switch 2. The biggest hype that it ends on is the new Minecraft collab map. It showed an Ender dragon flying through the racing map. For now, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be coming out on all platforms, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, on September 25, 2025. With over 70 Gadgets to choose from, there are countless ways to customize your approach to each race. Whether it's boosting your speed or carrying more items, each combination of Gadgets allows for a different playstyle, so players can strategize how they want to beat the competition and be the first to cross the finish line! Plus, the fan-favorite Extreme Gear hoverboards from Sonic Riders are back and better than ever, amping up the high-speed fun and vehicle choices. Players can customize their rides inside and out by mixing and matching parts, powers, and abilities. This means players can create tailor-made rides. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds not only transports players to tracks inspired by classic Sonic stages, but also introduces the all-new Travel Rings mechanic, whisking players away across land, sea, air, time, and even space mid-race! The twist is that whoever is in the lead gets to pick which world everyone gets transported to during the second lap, so no two races are ever quite the same. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is racing onto consoles, releasing in both Standard and Digital Deluxe editions. Grab the Digital Deluxe edition to jump into the race three days early and expand your rosters with even more racers, including characters from the hit Netflix series Sonic Prime. Plus, the Digital Deluxe edition includes the Season Pass, which is packed with bonus characters, vehicles, and new tracks inspired by other worlds and franchises. More will be revealed in the near future. Pre-orders being today! Time to start those engines, and put the pedal to the metal.
