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

South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) has rated the highly anticipated game *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* as "19+". This rating is due to the game's inclusion of "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," as well as scenes depicting the use of various illegal substances. This classification reflects the mature themes that players can expect to encounter within the game's narrative and gameplay.

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In other news, acclaimed game director Hideo Kojima recently expressed his gratitude to actress Shiori Kutsuna for her dedication and completion of her role in *Death Stranding 2*. Kojima highlighted Kutsuna's efforts, which included motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording in both Japanese and English across multiple locations, despite the challenges of the ongoing global health crisis. Her work on the project began in the fall of 2022.

At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima unveiled new material for *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, showcasing several two-minute cutscenes that introduced viewers to the protagonist's allies. Among these characters is Tarman, portrayed by George Miller, who commands the mobile base Magellan as it navigates tar lakes. Another intriguing character, Dollman, is a living doll and former medium, played by Fatih Akin. Léa Seydoux reprises her role as Fragile, adding depth to the game's storyline. Elle Fanning joins the cast as Tomorrow, a mysterious figure discovered in a location resembling the realm of the dead, echoing the game's original tagline, "Tomorrow is in your hands."

In one of the cutscenes, characters sing the iconic song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and engage in dialogue with a pregnant woman named Rainy, portrayed by Shiori Kutsuna. These elements contribute to the rich tapestry of storytelling that fans can look forward to in *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*.