Hideo Kojima is one of the most famous authors in the industry, who is often criticized for excessive self-admiration and loud statements. But in a recent interview, he admitted that he deliberately uses an unusual approach.
The Washington Post spoke with the creator of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach about the development, his views on the project, and how he responds to criticism and player advice. The conversation made it clear why some players consider the second part to be significantly stronger than the first.
According to Kojima, he does take into account the opinions of fans. Their reactions during testing forced the team to seriously reconsider the presentation of the story and the overall structure. The author decided to simplify things and focus on the emotions and motivations of the characters. He compared the development of Death Stranding 2 to the evolution of the "Aliens" series, where the sequels shifted the focus from mystery to more dynamic action.
Kojima also noted that the trailers and announcements deliberately provide misleading information so that players can discover key details for themselves during the playthrough.
