The live-action Death Stranding film is in active development with a nearly finished script, while Death Stranding 2: On the Beach merchandise and hardware partnerships continue to roll out.
The Death Stranding series is in a period of parallel activity across film, merchandise, and hardware. The live-action film adaptation, a collaboration between A24 and Hideo Kojima, has its script almost finished. Director Michael Sarnoski stated during IGN Live 2026 that the film will tell an original story set in the game's world, with possible appearances by game characters. Both A24 and Kojima have read the script and are reportedly satisfied.
Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is receiving new merchandise for the crane game market. Banpresto announced two prizes: a 29 cm Mechamofugutto plushie of the Duck character, appearing June 9, 2026, and a 12 cm monitor top figure of protagonist Sam, appearing June 23, 2026. A Higgs figure is planned for July.
On the hardware side, Unitcom released recommended gaming PCs for Death Stranding 2 under the LEVEL∞ series by iiyama PC on June 5. The machines feature AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics, are BTO-compatible, and meet Japan's Green Purchasing Law standards. Prices start at 264,800 yen.
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Director Michael Sarnoski revealed during IGN Live 2026 that the script for the live-action Death Stranding film is almost finished. The film will tell an original story set in the game's world, with possible appearances by game characters. A24 and Hideo Kojima have read the script and are reportedly satisfied.
Banpresto announced two new crane game prizes for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: a 29 cm Mechamofugutto plushie of the Duck character, appearing June 9, 2026, and a 12 cm monitor top figure of protagonist Sam, appearing June 23, 2026. A Higgs figure is planned for July.
Unitcom released recommended PCs for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach under the LEVEL∞ series by iiyama PC on June 5. Prices start at 264,800 yen. The machines feature AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics, are BTO-compatible, and meet Japan's Green Purchasing Law standards.