The game is set in the apocalyptic United States, where a cataclysmic event known as the "Death Stranding" caused "Beached Things" ("BTs")—invisible creatures originating from the "Beach", lands thought to be unique to each person that are typically visited during near-death experiences and are said to be the link to ...

What year is Death Stranding set in?

Kojima stated that, "[Death Stranding] will be out before the Olympics", referencing the Tokyo 2020 Games. Additionally, in 2016, he stated that "there is a movie called Akira, and [Death Stranding] will be out before the year in which Akira is set", with that year being 2019.

Was Death Stranding a flop?

Kojima's Death Stranding was an odd game. Though it achieved financial success, it failed to surpass other major releases. ... The game was met with positive critical reception and also performed quite well financially, with analysts estimating the game has already sold around four million copies.