

It’s been 4 years since Kojima Productions released Death Stranding, the best-selling physical game in Japan. Although the game is now 4 years old, many fans of the game still enjoy putting hours into its gameplay. On the 4 year anniversary of the game, the lead developer Hideo Kojima shared a heartfelt message with all the fans on Twitter.
This message was a warm expression of gratitude towards everyone who had wished him and his team congratulations for the 4th year anniversary of the game. In the touching post, Kojima shared some words about his experience with creating the game and fans were left in awe.
Thanks from Hideo Kojima
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In the post on Twitter, Hideo Kojima spoke about how the last 4 years have been for him. He said “I do not know if these four years have been long or short. The world and our daily lives have changed a lot in these four years, including the global environment.” By this, he was referring to the global pandemic that everyone was affected by. In the message, he mentions the pandemic and goes on to share how the team managed to launch the PC and DSDC versions.
We have received warm congratulations from all over the world and from the performers on the 4th anniversary of "DEATH STRANDING". I thank you very much.
I do not know if these four years have been long or short. The world and our daily lives have changed a lot in these four… pic.twitter.com/N9s6u2rIVW
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) November 8, 2023
Kojima explained that the team worked through the pandemic to make sure all the fans had fun playing the game irrespective of the platform they were on. The developer said that he reminded everyone that the game would also be available on the Mac from December 2nd.
This post clearly tells fans how Kojima appreciates the love his fans give him. With Death Stranding being his first game since he left Konami, he expressed how the main goal for working on this game will be to provide gamers the kind of fun they deserve. On a similar note, he also shared the fact that Kojima Productions is already working on a sequel for the game called Death Stranding 2.
Fans respond back to Hideo Kojima’s message
After reading the message from the mastermind developer, many fans started to think back about some of their best memories within the game. One fan shared a small bit of gameplay from their run of Death Stranding while wishing the creators a happy four-year anniversary for the game.
Happy 4th years anniversary of DEATH STRANDINGpic.twitter.com/6BBrtIGgLb
— mouath (@M3a411) November 8, 2023
One player with a sentimental connection with the game goes on to share how the game helped them through a difficult time in their life. They too extended their gratitude to Kojima for creating a game that has helped them with their tough time.
This game helped me in a really sad point in my life. Thank you Kojima-san. pic.twitter.com/TwuKFwgoa9
— Matey🔺 (@wowMatey) November 8, 2023
One player called the game a “true masterpiece” and shared their excitement for the upcoming Death Stranding 2.
A true masterpiece. Can’t wait for DS2🚀
— Rino (@RinoTheBouncer) November 8, 2023
Another fan shared their excitement of Death Stranding 2 considering the original won their heart.
DS was fantastic and DS2 will only be better!
Happy 4th Anniversary from BB 👍 pic.twitter.com/3gijarPFQw— PLANET9.gg (@planet9gg) November 8, 2023
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Some fans also consider Death Stranding as their favorite game. This feeling was felt by a user who mentioned this in the comments section.
thank you for making my favourite game of all time 🥹❤️
— maria (@eurothug4000) November 8, 2023
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With a large title like Death Stranding Kojima Productions has put a lot of work into making it. The fact that Death Stranding 2 is coming out has many fans excited. With that said, have you played Death Stranding yet? Let us know in the comments below.
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