Thick Thighs Save Lives
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That numbers include sales across PS5, PS4, and PC, as well as players gained through PlayStation Plus and PC Game Pass.
Source: https://www.kojimaproductions.jp/en/A24-announcement
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Death Stranding Has Surpassed 16 Million Players
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That numbers include sales across PS5, PS4, and PC, as well as players gained through PlayStation Plus and PC Game Pass.
Mortisfacio
Member
Looks like 43% roughly finished the game (based on trophy %). Seems about right. Great world and presentation, but incredibly boring and I personally couldn't force myself to finish it. I even play boring walking/crafting games like Satisfactory, but this game just didn't click with me and about 20 hours in I put it down and uninstalled.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Ive been considering going back for a replay since I now know the exact spot to break away from the crack-like delivery addiction and streamline the rest of the story.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Fantastic game
yeah,
Or at least the boldest and most innovative AAA game in the last 10 years (I dont really know how anyone could say otherwise)
Cant wait for 2
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ReBurn
Gold Member
Yep, I would also want to do a replay for the story but I do not want to spend another 70h doing deliveries and maxing everything (although I really liked it back in the day).
Do you have some advices ?
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Well I always beeline the story as soon as I finish Heartman, and by that point I already have all of the weapons, supplies, vehicles etc that I need (after 50 hours of deliveries of course lol)
I find it near impossible to skip all of that delivery time. Like thats the game lol Its just too fun and sucks me in too quick
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
It's a 4 year old game. Why mention sales now? No one cares.
mayham2199
Member
I tried it out and it didn't seem to bad for an intro. I think I might go back and try it some more. Just not sure how much I can enjoy the delivery stuff.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Not sales. It's GAF favorite Engagement
Don't forget, this has been on PS+ for a long while, also dropped on PC Game Pass last year, and has been an EGS freebie.
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TheRedRiders
Member
I was LTTP to this game - just finished it a few days ago. Man I love it, already poured 60 or so hours into it. It had way may depth than I was expecting, gameplay and the world design was incredibly fun. Still busy busting my ass of building roads - someone give me 6000 Ceramics please!!!!
Cannot wait for DS2.
Cannot wait for DS2.
Kilau
Member
Nah not FedEx, these deliveries actually get made.
Magic Carpet
Member
Downloaded free on epic game store. I got as far as the president jumping out of bed and Norman reedis being a jerk to her for me to label this game as not for me. My controller shut down and I deleted it.
Im just not a fan of death stranding.
Im just not a fan of death stranding.
Negotiator101
Member
Engagement metrics are fine for PlayStation games 
Mr Moose
Member
I have it kinda 4 times. The PS4 version, PS5 upgrade, and two free versions from Epic store.
They share things like this from time to time.Engagement metrics are fine for PlayStation games
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winjer
Gold Member
And Humble Bundle.
So everyone who was even curious about it, had a chance to play it, even if for just a few minutes.
Those 16 million are very inflated numbers.
Imagine if a company were to brag about a lot of people playing a demo disc, back in the day.
Puscifer
Member
When the average % of players who finish games is 20% that's a great number
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Another Kojima masterpiece. DS2 coming in 2024 and you best believe it's going to be at the top of the GOTY contender pile, can't wait.
MarkMe2525
Member
Wait... are we talking about engagement numbers here? I thought those were reserved for Xbox centric titles.
On topic: While I eventually fell off this game, I enjoyed my roughly 30 hours with it. I can easily see what made it special. Great atmosphere, neat mechanics, looks great.
On topic: While I eventually fell off this game, I enjoyed my roughly 30 hours with it. I can easily see what made it special. Great atmosphere, neat mechanics, looks great.
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GymWolf
Member
I was trying to be gentle with the game, don't push me broh
gow3isben
Member
Amazing. Cant wait for ds2, but i was so disappointed by the lack of ds2 news at the game awards
Why so when we got a clip of rando screaming faces and Jordan Peele?
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Yeah, these player count metrics are stupid as always - especially in a world where gaming subscriptions and free giveaways are a thing.
MiguelItUp
Member
Say what you will, I think it's beyond impressive that Kojima went on a limb to make the game he truly wanted to make. Even if it wasn't for everyone. Sure, it borrowed some things from other games, but it was also pretty damn unique in a variety of ways. These days you don't see many AAA/high budget games making something unique and different as it's typically a gigantic risk.
It's a very divisive game, and understandably so. But I think it's worthy of attention for the reasons above, alone.
That being said, personally, I loved it. It was different, strange, and risky. Not to mention it coming out around peak COVID/quarantine time almost made the game hit harder. I look forward to seeing what happens with the sequel.
It's a very divisive game, and understandably so. But I think it's worthy of attention for the reasons above, alone.
That being said, personally, I loved it. It was different, strange, and risky. Not to mention it coming out around peak COVID/quarantine time almost made the game hit harder. I look forward to seeing what happens with the sequel.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
I think 43% is excellent for a single-player game with this much content. Hogwarts Legacy had roughly 26% on Steam.
Mortisfacio
Member
Comparing two different platforms, though. Steam users on average complete games less often than PlayStation players (I've always just taken this to be because of the absurd amount of games to go through on PC vs consoles + Steam/Humble Bundle/GMG/etc bundle a lot of stuff). Playstation trophy count has Hogwarts at 51%. Steam Death Stranding is 30%
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Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
So, it sounds like you're saying the completion average when you include PC and console is about the same as Hogwarts Legacy, and is actually higher than Hogwarts Legacy on PC.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Not too impressive for a four year old game on three subscription models, a free giveaway on PC, and PC bundles.
Mortisfacio
Member
Hogwarts and Death Stranding story completion on Steam are both at 30.7%
Death Stranding also sold less and was released on PC in summer of 2020 when everyone was at home due to COVID lockdowns. 3 1/2 years to complete vs a game that released earlier in 2023 in a stacked year. The connection you're trying to draw is incredibly dishonest.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
lol, now you're bringing COVID into it? Sure thing, man. A 43% completion rate for a single-player game is incredibly underwhelming, unless it's for any game other than Death Stranding.
Mortisfacio
Member
On PlayStation, Hogwarts is 51% completion. Death Stranding is 43%. COVID lockdowns with time to kill and 4+ years to finish (edited for console release) vs a release this year. If you can't see the difference there, there's no point discussing further. You're doing mental gymnastics.
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Sushi_Combo
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Such Engagement much nice. I did enjoy the game quite a bit actually.
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Freelance Yakuza
Member
DS felt like a strange little indie game with AAA budget
It's core gameplay loop was just... strange and experimental, something only Kojima would be able to pull out
I look forward for DS2
It's core gameplay loop was just... strange and experimental, something only Kojima would be able to pull out
I look forward for DS2
March Climber
Member
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
lol, I'm doing mental gymnastics? You're the one trying to say stats don't matter because of COVID. Moving the goalposts much?
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
43% is GREAT number considering it was on PlayStation Plus. And it's a game that lasts 40 to 80 hours.
Mortisfacio
Member
Ok, bud. You can't see the difference between 4 years to complete and a game that came out this year. Elementary concept of time you seemingly can't comprehend.
PuppetMaster
Member
Love Death Stranding! Platinumed it twice.
Second play through I did entirely on the 21:9 ultra wide-screen mode on PS5. And it looked like nothing else I have played.
It's not the story or the cinematics that are the draw for me in this game. It is the sense of exploration and adventure. Discovering new things for the first time. Also building an incredible network of zip lines!
Bring on DS2!
Second play through I did entirely on the 21:9 ultra wide-screen mode on PS5. And it looked like nothing else I have played.
It's not the story or the cinematics that are the draw for me in this game. It is the sense of exploration and adventure. Discovering new things for the first time. Also building an incredible network of zip lines!
Bring on DS2!
GreatnessRD
Member
I really need to finish that game. Haven't even scratched the surface. Good for Kojima-San.
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
So DS2 would be international shipping simulator? Order something from Amazon UK and wait for months for them to not ship your product, and eventually you beg them to refund. Try simulating that pain Kojima.
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