During Summer Game Fest, Kojima Productions held an event for the upcoming Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. At this event, we received confirmation that the game’s soundtrack would be arriving soon. Just a few hours ago, the album by French musician and director WOODKID for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach finally hit streaming services. It’s also available for purchase in some places, though so far, I’ve only found links to pre-order the vinyl, which isn’t shipping until a later date.
I’ve been listening to the album on repeat since it dropped, and I have to say, it’s fantastic. It’s only a sample of the full soundtrack created for the game—16 tracks to be exact—but it whets the appetite nicely. The mix of electronic and acoustic sounds throughout the album is excellent, offering a striking contrast both between tracks and within them. This is the kind of approach that wouldn’t suit every game or album, but it works perfectly here. It just fits Death Stranding 2.
With music playing such a crucial role in the original Death Stranding, it’s safe to assume the same will be true for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. What I find...
