The South Korean regulator GRAC has recently assigned a "19+" age rating to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, citing the inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," and scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances.

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In related news, Hideo Kojima recently expressed his gratitude to actress Shiori Kutsuna for her contributions to Death Stranding 2. Kojima acknowledged her dedication, noting her efforts in motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across various locations, despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. He shared his appreciation on social media, stating, "For Shiori Kutsuna, that's it. I appreciate all of your hard work. Fantastic work, much obliged!" Kutsuna has been involved with the project since the fall of 2022.

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima unveiled new materials for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The presentation included a series of two-minute cutscenes that introduced several key characters and their roles in the game. Notable characters include Tarman, portrayed by George Miller, who captains the mobile base Magellan across tar lakes, and Dollman, a living doll and former medium played by Fatih Akin, who has lost his human form. The game also sees the return of Léa Seydoux as Fragile. Additionally, Elle Fanning joins the cast as Tomorrow, a mysterious character discovered in a location resembling the realm of the dead, echoing the original game's theme, "Tomorrow is in your hands."

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