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Realistically, how much do you guys think Death Stranding 2 will sell?
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DEAD ORIGINAL
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I loved the first one such a unique game building the roads I swear I put more materials in then anyone else the bastard's
Daneel Elijah
Gold Member
As many as needed to reward them for the great game they gave us! I loved Death stranding. I put more than 90 hours on it and almost did all the roads. I can't wait to see the changes that the PS5 will allow them to do in Death Stranding 2.
vaibhavpisal
Member
If it sold 10 million, I imagine that would enable Kojima to make whatever he wants.
Why is he still signing exclusivity deals?
Why is he still signing exclusivity deals?
Drizzlehell
Banned
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
i hope it sells 10 million again. The first game is an acquired taste but absolutely one of the most unique games I’ve ever played.
TransTrender
Gold Member
Not enough
Crazy intro
Symbolism
Payoffs
My first HDR
As an adult male feeling that tension for the first time
First time I got caught was the third scariest thing in my life after vehicular death... Twice
Bring on the crazy Kojima san.
That three (?) hour ending was a fucking ride even after MGS:R
Yeah whatever.
Crazy intro
Symbolism
Payoffs
My first HDR
As an adult male feeling that tension for the first time
First time I got caught was the third scariest thing in my life after vehicular death... Twice
Bring on the crazy Kojima san.
That three (?) hour ending was a fucking ride even after MGS:R
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fran.fernandez
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Dream-Knife
Banned
I liked DS1, but won't be picking up 2.
TOTK effect. I've already played the game.
TOTK effect. I've already played the game.
nial
Gold Member
It's a first-party game, lad.
Snowdonhoffen
Member
About the same as the first one. Even if it sells a little less, I'm sure Sony will be happy as long as the game gets those sweet GOTY nominations/awards.
I'm sure that's one of the reasons the sequel got greenlit, because it keeps the brand among the conversation of "the best games of the year".
I'm sure that's one of the reasons the sequel got greenlit, because it keeps the brand among the conversation of "the best games of the year".
Salmon Snake
Member
I think it will sell less than the first.
I was so hyped for the first one that I pre-ordered it. Then when it came out I got bored it pretty quickly.
I finished it on PS5 and then I fell in love with it.
It's not a game for the masses.
I was so hyped for the first one that I pre-ordered it. Then when it came out I got bored it pretty quickly.
I finished it on PS5 and then I fell in love with it.
It's not a game for the masses.
Portugeezer
Member
Probably about the same.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
I would hope that it sells less. A lot of people were disappointed by the gameplay. It was really, really tedious. Hey lets manage inventory item by item and have to Ballance while we deliver packages. Fucking terrible.
T-Cake
Member
I managed about two hours in the first one and then it got put to sleep never to be redownloaded. I have zero interest at all in a sequel. So there will be people like me which means the 2nd would sell less. Then that will be offset by people who haven't played the first and want to try the second. So perhaps even stevens. Slightly less is my predicition. 7 million.
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killatopak
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DS1 was such a well timed game that it’s almost prophetic as much as his other ones.
It’s gonna be hard to top the first one but I’m hoping to be surprised.
It’s gonna be hard to top the first one but I’m hoping to be surprised.
Rendered Tangent
Banned
I know it wasn't really in keeping with this design philosophy laid out by Kojima, but I really hope they can add some more robust combat into the sequel.
I respect the vision Kojima has for the game itself, where he wants to take it, but I feel like the original game with some great third person gunplay and a more robust, tactical attitude to its melee combat, would have elevated Death Stranding to the very top tier of AAA gaming..
Like I said, I know it wasn't really an "action" game, and combat wasn't seen as that important, but a sequel can go in any direction he wants and there's no reason why the second instalment (in what I believe is a trilogy) can't be more action focused than the first part.
I respect the vision Kojima has for the game itself, where he wants to take it, but I feel like the original game with some great third person gunplay and a more robust, tactical attitude to its melee combat, would have elevated Death Stranding to the very top tier of AAA gaming..
Like I said, I know it wasn't really an "action" game, and combat wasn't seen as that important, but a sequel can go in any direction he wants and there's no reason why the second instalment (in what I believe is a trilogy) can't be more action focused than the first part.
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kyussman
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I've no idea tbh but I'm in a tough position as I'm not gaming right now and don't own a PS5 or gaming PC as there is fuck all that I want to play(this gen has been a giant meh to me).....but this is a game I want to experience after loving the first one.....I'm gonna need a PS5 and I presume a PS+ subscription for the online elements which is important to this game.....ooofff,I may have to hope next gen brings me back in and I can play it then.
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PakiChilli
Banned
Less than the first one I think
PaintTinJr
Member
Of those that bought the original, I'm guessing only 1/3 (like me) are hyped to come back, and because outlets enjoying the game oversold to the casual crowd I could see a undersell by IGN, et al this time, dragging that number lower. But as the market is bigger, with a huge influx of younger gamers I think they'll be sold by a demo, trailers or word of mouth and make up a big number, so suspect it will hit 5-6M
Rendered Tangent
Banned
It's not something I've ever looked into, but I'm assuming there isn't a streaming service you can use to play Playstation games direct from Sony?
Something, you could play via a compatible TV or device (phone, laptop etc...).
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Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
This thread has given me the energy to restart the directors cut as I never played through that version fully. Such an amazing game. I think if you like hiking in real life then this game is naturally a great fit, moving through the world is a joy.
PectacularOz
Member
Same!
Did you also later discover that you're only supposed to do so AFTER adding the zone to the network?
The portion already built before-hand isn't actually by others, it's just built in. But lots of players built as they went instead of the intented Network, then working backwards to build.
The artful mincer
Member
That 10 million figure is total players not sales. It was on playstation plus and PC game pass.
It has sold 5 million as of 2021 so likely 6 to 7 million sales.
rhodesianshepard
Member
I have really high hopes for DS2. Kojima made DS1 in about 3 years with a completely new studio with limited manpower. Even if the gameplay is unchanged from DS1, I would still expect this game to sell well for one reason, graphics. It will be the first time the Decima engine will be used from the ground up on the PS5. It will probably be the best looking game on the market. I played DS1 less than a year ago and that game is still gorgeous
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xrnzaaas
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Let's not forget Death Stranding 1 didn't have a big start for a triple A game. The numbers may look impressive now, but it was discounted, got a director's cut version and was ported to other platforms.
I expect DS2 to perform worse. Kojima fans will still buy it, but from what I've seen and heard a lot of the gamers didn't like the gameplay in DS1 (myself included).
I expect DS2 to perform worse. Kojima fans will still buy it, but from what I've seen and heard a lot of the gamers didn't like the gameplay in DS1 (myself included).
The Cockatrice
Gold Member
about 25%-50% less than the first. The first had some amazing trailers, no one had any idea what they were getting into, the Kojima hype was real. DS2 tho? much less.
Dr. Suchong
Member
First thing that sprang to my mind too lol
pasterpl
Member
That’s basically me. Preordered based on hyped for my PS4 Pro and didn’t like at all.
StealthGoblin
Banned
You get the development help as well as marketing. He's using Decima for example and Sony market the hell out of exclusives.
I imagine Xbox will as well.
Physiognomonics
Member
You didn't need PS+ with the first game on PS5 even for the online stuff.
Obviously because he needs a publisher.
vaibhavpisal
Member
If I were a successful studio I would wanna own and grow the IP, no??
gunslikewhoa
Member
It's going to sell more and by a wide margin.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
10+ million units.......acquired taste?
I take it you are a Square-Enix executive.
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