The second season of HBO's The Last of Us is coming to a close, with the season finale set to debut this Sunday, May 25. The network has now released a trailer for the finale, and it teases an intense final chapter in the sophomore season.

This video of course contains spoilers, so keep that in mind if you're planning to watch. The video shows more of Ellie and Dina's pursuit of Abby, while Jesse declares, "I am not dying out here." The trailer sets up more scenes with the Seraphites, too. It looks like the episode will be stacked with action, which will be a big change of pace from Episode 6.

There are seven episodes in all in The Last of Us Season 2, which is down from nine in Season 1. A third season has already been confirmed, but there is no word yet on when it could release.

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With MultiVersus shutting down later this month, fans of DC superheroes like Batman and Superman are looking elsewhere for their favorite's next adventure. According to one prominent dataminer from the MultiVersus community, however, they may not have to look far--Injustice 3 may be on the way.

MultiverSusie, a well-known dataminer and leaker in the MultiVersus community recently posted a cryptic message to social media platform X that specifically uses the word "injustice" three times. She followed that post up with another that simply wrote the number "3" and nothing else.

multiversus shutting down is an injustice, then doing it all again is another injustice
leaving me without any leaks is yet again another injustice

— MultiverSusie (@multiversusie) May 17, 2025

"[M]ultiversus shutting down is an injustice, then doing it all again is another injustice," MultiverSusie's post wrote. "[L]eaving me without any leaks is yet again another injustice."

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HBO's The Last of Us finally introduced a character on Sunday that's barely mentioned in the original games, but helps us understand how and why Joel is the way he is: Javier Miller, Joel and Tommy's father. Played by Tony Dalton (Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, Better Call Saul), Javier is tough on his sons and a cop who tries his best to keep them out of trouble. There's a link, though, in how Javier raised his sons and Joel's temperament when coming to raising Ellie and keeping her safe for the past five years.

In a flashback sequence, we see Joel attempting to take the blame for Tommy trying to buy drugs and getting into a brawl with the dealer. Expecting a beating, the young Joel (Andrew Diaz) is offered a beer by his dad instead.

"What Joel has done now is different," Druckmann explained to EW. "He used violence to protect his tribe, to protect Tommy, and now it's almost like there's something for them to relate to, and they connect on this level. What the dad ultimately says is, 'I think I've done the right things, but I'm not entirely sure. I just know that I did things better than my dad, who beat me even worse.' His insecurity about that stays with Joel as well. Joel's doing the best he can with the tools that are in front of him, but he loves Ellie unconditionally."

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Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on GTA 6's recent delay, confirming the push was less than six months, while he stressed that another delay is unlikely.

Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said GTA 6's delay was "pretty short," amounting to "less than six months."

GTA 6's new release date is May 26, 2026. Six months prior to that is November 26, 2025. Rockstar never confirmed a specific GTA 6 release date, only stating that it would come out in Fall 2025. If the delay was less than six months, as Zelnick said, this suggests the company was originally eyeing a late-November or December release date for GTA 6. But of course, nothing is absolutely confirmed on that front.

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There will apparently be two handy features for GameChat on Switch 2, the new social hub where players can chat online and stream gameplay with each other. A recent report shows off text-to-speech functionality and live chat transcription on the upcoming hybrid system.

On X (via VGC), OatmealDome posted a Japanese video of GameChat functionality for Super Mario Party Jamboree TV + Switch 2 Edition. The clip--seen below--highlights a player typing in text that is then read aloud for other chat members. An on-screen keyboard pops up to type in the message. Keyboard support hasn't been officially announced for Switch 2, but since the original Switch supports them, people assume that option will eventually come to the new system.

[Switch 2]
GameChat supports text-to-speech. If enabled, you can type in text and the system will read it for you.
While not explicitly confirmed, USB keyboards should be supported too (the Switch 1 already supports them for text input). pic.twitter.com/POY4YMiCKu

— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) May 16, 2025

In addition, a screenshot was shared by OatmealDome on X showcasing live chat transcription, or speech-to-text. Both of these accessibility features would be helpful for the Deaf and nonspeaking cultures, as well as provide alternate options for players when maybe they can't wear headphones or talk aloud (like on public transport). However, keep in mind that Nintendo hasn't displayed this functionality working in English or other languages yet.

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With Death Stranding 2: On The Beach due next month, and multiple other projects announced like the Death Stranding movie and OD, it's not surprising to hear that Hideo Kojima is a little bit busy these days. There's one future Kojima project fans are particularly interested in--Physint, the Metal Gear Solid creator's return to the stealth-action genre--but Kojima himself says that one is going to take a while.

Speaking with French outlet Le Film Francais and spotted by VGC, Kojima was talking about all of the different projects he's currently working on in reference to the Death Stranding film, which is currently in production with A24. Specifically, he was asked if he'd like to work on more film-based projects, and his response will not be music to the ears of those looking to play Physint--it's still "five or six years" away.

"Besides Death Stranding 2, there is Physint in development. That will take me another five or six years," Kojima said in the interview. "Maybe after that, I could finally decide to tackle a film. I grew up with cinema. Directing would be a kind of homage to it. Besides, I’m getting older, and I would prefer to do it while still young."

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Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has sounded off on increasing game prices, saying he questions why people are complaining about $80 games when that price is actually a "steal" in terms of what's being offered, at least for some games. He said this in an interview with Critical Hits Games, stating that many products in regular life have gone up in price over the years, so it was only a matter of time before video games did as well.

"I think it was almost too late for the video game companies to start looking at the pricing structure," he said, as reported by GamesRadar.

In the '90s, many new releases sold for $60 USD. Adjusted for inflation, that's around $80 today, which is the price that Nintendo and Xbox will charge for some games this year. Sony, for its part, has said it might increase prices, too.

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Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie - 30th Anniversary Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$56 | Limited to 3,000 units

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Super Mario Bros. 1993 Movie - 30th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)

$45 - 30% discount (if eligible) | Limited to 1,500 units

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The 30th Anniversary Edition of Super Mario Bros. is up for grabs at Amazon. Released in 2024 by Umbrella Entertainment, this commemorative edition includes a 4K remaster of the infamous 1993 live-action film. The two-disc set also comes with a newly restored alternative cut of the film as well as a bevy of fresh bonus content. It's a bit surprising to see the 30th Anniversary Edition in stock at Amazon, as it sold out alongside the pricier collector's editions last year. Plus, the 4K Blu-ray release was limited to 3,000 units, and the 1080p Blu-ray was limited to only 1,500 units. Both versions are shipped and sold by Amazon and include a numbered slip cover.

The 4K remaster is available for $56, and the 1080p remaster is $45. If you live in the Midwest or a different qualifying region, you might see a 30% coupon on Amazon's listing that will drop the price to only $31.50 at checkout. Note: Umbrella Entertainment is an Australian distributor, but the 30th Anniversary Edition is a region-free release, so the discs play on US Blu-ray players.

The 30th Anniversary Edition being in stock at Amazon is probably partially related to its poor visibility. It's easy to miss it due to the many different Blu-ray listings for the movie on Amazon. The most popular Amazon store page for Super Mario Bros. has over 8,000 reviews and includes a listing for the 30th Anniversary Edition on 4K, but it sold out a long time ago. In comparison, the store page where you can buy it only has 58 customer reviews and has at least partially been buried due to incorrect labeling.

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Monkey Palace Lego Strategy Board Game

$19.11 (was $40)

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Monkey Palace, an officially licensed Lego board game, is discounted to its lowest price yet at Amazon. For a limited time, you can pick up the family-friendly strategy game for only $19.11, which is over 50% off its $40 list price. Monkey Palace is a fun experience that turns the act of piecing together Lego bricks into a fast-paced and varied strategy game for 2-4 players. As with many of Amazon's deals, the Monkey Palace discount doesn't have an end date listed, so it could disappear at any time.

Created by Bezzerwizzer in collaboration with Lego, Monkey Palace released last October and still frequently sells for its full $40 MSRP at most retailers. At the moment, Walmart has it for $35, while Target and the Lego Store are selling the game for $40. Since we often times see price-matching on board games at major retailers, it's a bit surprising that Amazon is selling Monkey Palace for such a low price.

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Red Dead Redemption is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, May 18, 2025. Below, we consider that it may be better at showing than telling.

As a rule, Westerns are sincere. Sure, there are outright farces like Blazing Saddles. Plenty of classic Westerns like Rio Bravo have a warm, comedic side. Even dark epics like the Searchers have moments of levity. But even when they are funny, Westerns play their archetypes straight. They are easy to make fun of because they are so unfeigned. In this context, Red Dead Redemption struggles to find its place. It imports Grand Theft Auto's satire into a bare and somber world. In many moments, protagonist John Marston is the only voice of reason among cliches and caricatures. When Red Dead Redemption talks, it is often cheap and unserious. When it shuts up, it manages a real poetry, thanks to its austere landscapes and unpretentious world.

First, let's dig into its writing. RDR is a sunset Western, set in the waning days of Western expansion. Marston is a man out of time: a cowboy criminal in a world that wants to kill him (and will). Marston is foolish. He hunts down his former compatriots on the behest of the US government, because he hopes they will keep his promise to return his family to him and leave him alone. He is wrong. The killings he undertakes swing back on him and his family alike.

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Red Dead Redemption is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, May 18, 2025. Below, we look back at the western in the context of its cinematic inspirations.

Stories about the American West, just like stories about knights or ninjas or other iconic figures, are not a monolith. There are stories fantastical and grounded, silly and serious, traditional and rebellious. Red Dead Redemption is a spaghetti Western in the same lineage as so many of Sergio Leone's movies, like A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Even among other open-world games and the other games in its own series, Red Dead Redemption is a singular experience. It delivers on the fantasy of playing a legendary gunslinger in a grimy American West. And there will never be another game quite like it.

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The Red Dead games are a trilogy, though we rarely think of the first entry, Red Dead Revolver. All three games in the series are wildly different takes on the Western; even though the most recent two have consistent characters and a chronology to them, they could hardly be more different in presentation, tone, and style.

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There are many reasons why you might need an infinite water source in Minecraft. Maybe you just want the convenience of having water nearby if you've built a base far away from the water. Perhaps you're in a Minecraft server with challenges such as Skyblock, and need to have additional water with limited space. Whatever your need for infinite water, we've got you covered, and even have a solution for infinite water using just one water block.

Minecraft water can be found everywhere, but you might not always have it close byHow to get infinite water

The first guaranteed way to get infinite water in Minecraft is to place two source blocks of water in a 2x2 grid at diagonal corners. This way, you only need four blocks total, as the other two diagonals will convert to source blocks. To add the water, simply craft two buckets and collect it from a nearby river, ocean, or lake.

The next, slightly more complicated way, but that only requires one source block, is to dig a T-shaped hole and put one block elevated higher than ground level at the top of the T, resulting in a cross shape. Then, add a water source to the side of the elevated block so that it flows down and fills the dug-out shape.

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Just a little more than a year after releasing Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Activision is ending its support for the game, which includes removing it from the Apple App Store and Google Play stores.

Activision made the announcement with a written statement on X (formerly Twitter). "Going forward, we will be streamlining the scope of the game," Activision wrote. May 18 is the last day the game will be available for download from Apple and Google's stores, and Activision has ended the ability of players to purchase Call of Duty points or Black Cell in the game "effective immediately." Social features are also being retired.

However, Activision said servers will still be available for players who have already downloaded the game--in essence, while you can't download Warzone Mobile after this weekend or buy anything in it, you'll still be able to play. Activision didn't say if or when servers for Warzone Mobile would be shut down.

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Physical Edition

$40 | Available Now

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The eight-game collection earned an 8/10 in our review and costs $40. Like last year's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, physical editions are only available for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

Launch editions of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for either platform are bundled with an exclusive comic book. Capcom did the same thing with Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and this has likely once again contributed to stock shortages on launch day. The PS4 version, in particular, is difficult to find in stock right now, but you can place an order for the PlayStation physical edition from Amazon.

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Only the initial batch of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 physical copies will include an all-new Capcom vs. SNK comic made by Udon Entertainment in honor of the crossover series' return in this new collection.

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While the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 inches closer by the day, the Nintendo Today app has been providing useful updates on a few of the upcoming console's new features. Today, the app revealed that hidden within the options menu is a feature that will help you find a lost Joy-Con should it get separated from the console.

As spotted by X user Stealth40K, by tapping the Controllers icon on the main menu, you can select "Search For Controllers" from the list. Once there, select which Joy-Con you've misplaced, and the device will vibrate and make a ringing sound until you've retrieved it.

Switch 2 has a ‘Search for Controllers’ feature to locate Joy-Con 2 controllers.
The controller you are looking for will vibrate and make a sound. pic.twitter.com/FLNF1XoXL6

— Stealth (@Stealth40k) May 16, 2025

Nintendo Today has provided numerous updates about the Nintendo Switch 2 since the Switch 2 Direct in early April, including more information on the customizable GL and GR buttons for the Switch 2's Pro Controller, as well as the binoculars found around the map in Mario Kart World. The app's first-ever announcement was the March 2027 release date for the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.

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The Switch 2 launch lineup is not exactly bursting at the seams. While Mario Kart World is the banner game, the handful of others coming on June 5 are mostly ports of existing games. Among those, Bravely Default is an oddball, as it's an HD remaster of a game that's more than a decade old rather than a modern game like Street Fighter 6 or Cyberpunk 2077 that can finally run on Nintendo hardware. But for my money, Bravely Default is also an all-time RPG classic, and as strange as it feels to be nostalgic for the 3DS era of games, Switch 2's Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster looks to be a great way to play it.

For those unfamiliar, Bravely Default was a riff on the classic Final Fantasy formula, making it FF in all but name. Four warriors of light, holy crystals, the whole enchilada. It sported a robust class system that encouraged players to find game-breaking combinations, and it was one of the first to sport the ability to speed up encounters and auto-battle--both now mainstays in classic RPG remakes--or even turn them off entirely. The title referred to one of its battle mechanics, the ability to "Default" (defend and store an extra Brave Point aka BP) or "Brave" (spend extra BP, or even go into BP debt, to take extra actions). So for level-grinding, you could Brave every time to burn through low-level enemies, and against tougher enemies and bosses you would need to take a more considered approach.

It was followed by the semi-sequel, Bravely Second: End Layer, and a full sequel, Bravely Second. Notably unlike the Final Fantasy series, the Bravely games take place in one consistent canonical world, so the sequels build on the stories and continuity that came before them.

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Star Wars season has proven to be a pretty dramatic change of pace for Fortnite's battle royale mode, but this week's big update has introduced a massive surprise: an AI-powered Darth Vader NPC who will fight alongside your squad and actually talk to you and answer your questions in the voice of the late James Earl Jones.

It's just a little novelty that won't likely affect how you play at all, but it's unusually amusing for that sort of thing, since this Darth Vader-themed chatbot's delivery is spot-on. It's not any smarter than any other chatbot, since it can't track a conversation very well, but if you want to listen to Darth Vader say a bunch of stuff--not all of it kid-friendly--while you're playing Fortnite, he's good to have around.

The big question, of course, is how do you find and talk to him? The AI Darth Vader NPC has replaced the Darth Vader Samurai boss NPC that had been hanging out at Vader Samurai's Solitude, but that location is only one of three possible spawn points for Darth Vader each match. Just as it was when Darth Vader first invaded the island three years ago, his location is randomized at the start of each match.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Limited Edition Steelbook

$40 | Release Date TBA

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$23 - $33 | Release Date TBA

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14 years after Final Destination 5 hit theaters way back in 2011, Final Destination: Bloodlines is reviving the dormant horror film franchise. Early reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many critics calling it the best entry in the series. While the movie just began its theater run, the Blu-ray release is already available for preorder, including $40 Final Destination: Bloodlines Limited Edition Steelbook.

Final Destination: Bloodlines Limited Edition Steelbook $40 | Release Date TBA

This 4K Blu-ray bundle does not yet have a firm release date, though it’s expected to drop by the end of 2025. It includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital copies of the hit film. This version comes in a steelbook featuring wrap-around artwork from the film's theatrical poster. Several special features are also included, which we've outlined below.

While this is currently listed for $40, there's a chance the price could drop before launch. Preordering at Amazon or Walmart means you won’t pay until the item ships, and you're eligible for any price cuts between now and release.

Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Final Destination: Bloodlines Blu-rays $23 - $33 | Release Date TBA

If you don’t mind missing out on the steelbook, the film is available in a variety of other formats. This includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and even a DVD version. But because the Limited Edition Steelbook is just a bit more expensive, it’s probably worth the upgrade for long-time fans.

• Final Destination: Bloodlines (4K) -- $33
• Final Destination: Bloodlines (Blu-ray) -- $30
• Final Destination: Bloodlines (DVD) -- $23

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Regardless of which version of the film you pick up, you’ll find heaps of bonus features included with your purchase. This includes:

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8BitDo Arcade Controller (Xbox/PC)

$100 | Releases July 25

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8BitDo Arcade Controller (Switch/PC)

$90 | Releases July 25

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8BitDo has revealed a pair of exciting new controllers for fighting game enthusiasts. Launching July 15 for Switch/PC and Xbox/PC, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a thin, leverless fight pad. All-button arcade "sticks" have become quite popular in the fighting game scene in recent years; some players find that the dedicated directional and jump buttons make it easier to hit precise inputs for special moves and combos. However, leverless models tend to be expensive, especially if you're looking for a reliable and customizable device. At $90-$100, 8BitDo's Arcade Controller will be the most affordable option from a major brand, and both models offer wireless connections on their respective platforms as well as PC. You can preorder the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Switch/PC and Xbox/PC at Amazon.

8BitDo Arcade Controller (Xbox/PC) $100 | Releases July 25

As mentioned above, the new leverless 8BitDo Arcade Controllers use a button-only layout. Both models include four directional buttons (up, down, left, right), eight face buttons, and four additional remappable buttons. Each button uses hot-swappable Kailh Wizard low-profile mechanical switches, and the extra buttons also come with swappable locking flat caps in case you don't want to use them and want to avoid accidental presses. Both models also feature platform-specific inputs--like the Xbox Guide button and Switch Home button--for navigating the console's menus and interface.

These leverless models are thinner and lighter than the previously released 8BitDo Arcade Controllers with joysticks, with a smudge-resistant material on the top panel, and a slip-resistant silicone mat on the bottom so it stays in place while playing. They also have foldable magnetic feet so you can adjust the angle.

The Xbox version of the leverless 8BitDo Arcade Controller connects wirelessly to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC with the included 2.4GHz dongle. The included USB-C cable can be used to establish a wired connection as well as charge the Arcade Controller.

While the hot-swappable PCBs are convenient for modding the device's buttons and switches to your preferences, you can also personalize the button mapping and other options on PC or Xbox using 8BitDo's Ultimate Software X. One of those customizations is the RGB lighting rings around the buttons, which are exclusive to the Xbox model.

Preorder at Amazon 8BitDo Arcade Controller (Switch/PC) $90 | Releases July 25

The Switch version of the leverless 8BitDo Arcade Controller the same button layout and overall design as the Xbox edition, but it's $10 cheaper and adds Bluetooth support. Since it uses Bluetooth to sync wirelessly with your Nintendo Switch, you should have no problem pairing it to the upcoming Switch 2 console.

The Switch edition still comes with a 2.4GHz dongle for wireless play on PC, just like the Xbox model. The detachable charging cable can be used for wired mode on Switch or PC. So if you're buying the controller for PC, you can save $10 by opting for the Switch version. You will miss out on the backlit buttons, but the Switch edition does have a cool retro-themed design.

The gray, black, and red color scheme pays homage to the Nintendo Entertainment System. The trio of bright menu buttons running along the top nod back to the SNES controller's face buttons.

Button mapping and other competition-focused control customizations can be applied to the Switch edition using 8BitDo's Ultimate Software V2.

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For those who prefer the traditional feel of a joystick, the original 8BitDo Arcade Controller is also available now. Like the levelerless edition, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller with a joystick is available in Switch and Xbox versions, and both work with PC. The Switch/PC model is $90, while the Xbox/PC model is $120 and available in either black or white color options.

8BitDo Wireless Arcade Stick for Xbox & PC

$120

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8BitDo Bluetooth Arcade Stick for Switch & PC

$90

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8BitDo makes plenty of other great controllers, including conventional, highly customizable controllers like the recently released 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for PC/Android and 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth for Nintendo Switch/PC. The Ultimate 2 improves on its predecessor in a variety of ways. It has TMR electromagnetic sticks, four remappable buttons, customizable lighting rings, and trigger locks.

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A live-action Death Stranding movie is currently in an early stage of development, and while no actors have been attached to it yet, the game's original star Norman Reedus sounds interested in appearing in it if he's offered the chance to do so.

Speaking to IGN during a press junket for the John Wick spin-off film Ballerina, Reedus--who provided the voice and likeness of the game's protagonist Sam Porter Bridges-- was quizzed on if he'd be willing to appear in the Death Stranding movie. "If it was an option, yeah, for sure," Reedus said. "I don't know what's happening with it, right? It's so pre-[production] right now, but yeah, yeah of course."

@ign Norman Reedus teases Death Stranding 2 while promoting From the World of John Wick: Ballerina! #deathstranding #normanreedus #ballerina #johnwick #interview ♬ original sound - IGN Entertainment

The Death Stranding movie project has found its director, as Michael Sarnoski is attached to the production. Having previously directed A Quiet Place: Day One, Sarnoski's is currently in post-production on his next film, The Death of Robin Hood.

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