Kojima mulls Death Stranding genre, says it's something "totally brand new" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Kojima mulls Death Stranding genre, says it's something "totally brand new" It's called action/strand. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 5 Jun 2019 113 comments Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has responded to fans asking about the genre of his upcoming opus Death Stranding. Despite similarities to his man-in-a-cardboard-box simulator series, Kojima has shrugged off new suggestions that Death Stranding is a stealth game - despite last week's trailer showing Norman Reedus character Sam hiding in the shrubbery. What about a shooter, then? You can, we've seen, mow down enemies in a trench warfare-like setting. No, says Kojima, it is not that either. "DS is not a stealth game," Kojima wrote on Twitter today. "Could move subjectively but not a FPS shooting game either. By incorporating with the concept of connection (strand), it's totally brand new genre called action game/strand game (social strand system)." As I'm getting similar questions so I shall re-post. DS is not a stealth game. Could move subjectively but not a FPS shooting game either. By incorporating with the concept of connection(strand), it's totally brand new genre called action game/strand game(social strand system). pic.twitter.com/1KaQUVH9zL- HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 5, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings What is a strand game? I hear you ask. Back to Kojima's blog post which came out alongside the trailer: "It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the Strand or connection," Kojima wrote. "As [Norman Reedus character] Sam Porter Bridges, you will attempt to bridge the divides in society, and in doing create new bonds or 'Strands' with other players around the globe. Through your experience playing the game, I hope you'll come to understand the true importance of forging connections with others." Watch on YouTube How will it do that? You'll have to find out when Death Stranding is released this November. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store