Death Stranding 2: Skip Boss Fights with New Visual Novel Feature

Death Stranding 2 introduces a unique feature that lets players bypass boss battles while still enjoying story-driven content in a visual novel style. Discover more about this innovative mechanic and the game's development progress below.

Death Stranding 2 Development Insights

Bypass Boss Battles with New Non-Combat Option

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) offers a groundbreaking feature that allows players to skip boss fights without combat. In the latest Koji Pro radio broadcast on April 14, Director Hideo Kojima shared that this option is designed to assist players new to the game in progressing through challenging encounters.

Kojima revealed that players can select "continue" on the game over screen to bypass a failed boss fight. This triggers a visual novel-style sequence with images and text that convey the battle's narrative, enabling players to experience the story without needing to fight.

Death Stranding 2 Nears Completion at 95%

Kojima confirmed that DS2 is approximately 95% complete. He described the development stage as being at "10 o’clock (PM) on a 24-hour clock," indicating only a few final steps remain.

DS2 continues the story from the original game. At South by South West (SXSW) last month, Kojima Productions and Sony unveiled a 10-minute trailer highlighting the game’s narrative and introducing new characters that have sparked excitement among fans.

The trailer revealed a character resembling Solid Snake, alongside new story elements and features. The SXSW panel also announced the collector’s edition and pre-order bonuses for DS2. For details on pre-orders and DLC, explore our related article below!