Confirmed: Death Stranding is out this year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Confirmed: Death Stranding is out this year And there's a stunning new gameplay trailer. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 29 May 2019 134 comments Sony has finally pulled the curtain back on PlayStation 4-exclusive Death Stranding, confirming an 8th November 2019 release date in a stunning new trailer. The trailer shows a meaningful chunk of gameplay, giving us an idea of the kind of things you'll get up to in the game. We see on foot exploration, backpack management and a snippet of construction - at one point you build a ladder to reach a high area. You can drive around on a motorbike. There's stealth, as you'd expect from the game by the creator of Meta Gear, fist fighting in which you can knock bits out of other people's backpacks, and third-person shooting. The video helps to demystify what's been a baffling video game so far. We get more of a sense of the plot and a cohesive world. That weird baby? It looks like it's used to "bridge" between our world and some kind of demon world. Cool! Watch on YouTube Over on the PlayStation Blog there's a message from Hideo Kojima: "People have created 'Walls' and become accustomed to living in isolation. "Death Stranding is a completely new type of action game, where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and a fragmented society. It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the 'Strand' or connection. "As 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. "Now, please enjoy the latest Death Stranding trailer." 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