We finally have an update on the upcoming video game movie adaptation of Death Stranding, and it's honestly something I didn't expect. Director Michael Sarnoski explained that the story will be original, but feature elements and characters from the games.
It seems rather than condensing Hideo Kojima's complex original story into a feature-length movie, Sarnoski revealed to IGN Live he's hoping to tell a new story in the Death Stranding universe that isn't just a retread of Sam's story. Which is pretty shocking, to say the least. He explained the situation below, saying:
