Kojima adds combat to Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima announced Death Stranding 2 will feature more combat, shifting from the original's focus on connection and traversal. This change balances the "stick" and "rope" gameplay philosophies. Kojima explained the shift stems from his "stick and the rope" theory, where the first game emphasized the "rope" of connection. The sequel will incorporate more of the "stick," representing combat, alongside the original's core mechanics. The original Death Stranding prioritized avoiding combat and managing dead bodies to prevent catastrophic voidouts. The sequel's increased combat raises questions about how these mechanics will be adapted.