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

The South Korean game rating board, GRAC, has assigned a "19+" rating to the highly anticipated sequel, *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*. This rating is due to the inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," as well as scenes involving the use of various illegal substances. This classification underscores the mature themes that players can expect from the game.

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In a heartfelt tribute, Hideo Kojima recently presented flowers to actress Shiori Kutsuna, acknowledging her completion of work on *Death Stranding 2*. Kojima expressed his deep appreciation for Kutsuna's dedication, noting her extensive efforts in motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across multiple locations. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, Kutsuna's commitment to the project since the fall of 2022 has been remarkable.

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima unveiled a series of captivating materials for *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*. The presentation featured several two-minute cutscenes, allowing viewers to get a closer look at the protagonist's allies. Among the notable characters introduced are Tarman, played by George Miller, who commands the mobile base Magellan as it navigates tar lakes. Fatih Akin portrays Dollman, a living doll and former medium who has lost his human form. Returning to the series, Léa Seydoux reprises her role as Fragile.

The mysterious character played by Elle Fanning is named Tomorrow. According to the storyline, she was found in a surreal location resembling the realm of the dead. Interestingly, this ties back to the original *Death Stranding* tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands." In one of the showcased cutscenes, characters sing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, while engaging in a conversation with a pregnant woman named Rainy, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna.