We’re not still quite sure whatDeath Strandingis, and each new trailer only leaves us with more questions. Nonetheless, Hideo Kojima’s latest bizarre creation — which was birthed from a now-canceled horror game tentatively titledSilent Hills— is shaping up to be one of the most unique and fascinating game releases of 2019.Death Strandingis releasing next month, and if, like many, it’s going to be a first-day buy for you, then now’s your chance to score this Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Pro bundle which just became available for pre-order.
The development history behindDeath Strandingis almost as interesting as the game itself. It’s the first creation of Kojima Productions, the new studio founded by Kojima, the iconic Japanese developer, in the wake of his falling out with Konami. Before Kojima’s abrupt departure from his former employer, his latest project was a horror game titledSilent Hillswhich was being co-developed with input from film director Guillermo del Toro.
Silent Hillswas also notable for starring actor Norman Reedus, who remained with the project after Kojima founded his own studio. The game then took on a different life of its own asDeath Strandingwith Kojima now enjoying full creative control. There’s still a lot we don’t know aboutDeath Stranding, but what we do know is that it is built on the powerful Fox Engine (that made its debut withMetal Gear Solid V) and is an action-adventure game with stealth elements set in a bleak post-apocalyptic open-world setting. Other actors, including Mads Mikkelsen and Lea Seydoux, among others, will also play major roles in the story.
Along with a copy of the game, thisDeath Strandingpre-order bundle includes a striking white Limited Edition 1TB PlayStation 4 Pro (which is stillour favorite gaming console as of 2019owing to its 4K capabilities and the PS4’s unparalleled library). The included DualShock 4 controller looks great, too, with its unique translucent gold color. This looks to be inspired by the strange capsule containing a baby that Reedus’ character Sam carries with him throughout the game.
TheDeath StrandingPlayStation 4 Pro bundle was just made available for pre-order, and it’s currently available fromAmazon,GameStop, andBest Buy. The package costs $400 — about the same price you’d pay for a new standard PS4 Pro by itself — and includes the Limited EditionDeath Stranding-themed PlayStation 4 console, translucent gold DualShock 4 controller, and a physical Blu-ray copy of the game. Your pre-order bundle will ship whenDeath Strandingis released on November 8.
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