Death Stranding 3 in the Works? Kojima Posts Photo with Norman Reedus

On May 1, Hideo Kojima posted a photo with actor Norman Reedus on social media—the two met at an art gallery, immediately sparking speculation about a new Death Stranding installment.

The comment section lit up. Players flooded the post calling for Death Stranding 3, given that Norman's portrayal of Sam has become the series' anchor across two games. The Kojima-Reedus pairing works like a specific chemical reaction: one builds surreal narrative sandboxes, the other channels isolation into performance. From Death Stranding to Death Stranding 2, they've proven they can extract a distinct simulation experience from open-world frameworks.

No official confirmation exists for any new project. Kojima Productions has a track record of teasing through ambiguity—this photo could be a casual reunion or early groundwork for an unannounced title. Given that Death Stranding 2 only recently launched, a third entry would likely need two to three years before entering active development.

Community response shows sustained interest in the franchise. Death Stranding's core appeal lies in turning package delivery into a philosophical experiment about connection and isolation, carving out a unique lane within simulation games. If Kojima intends to expand this universe further, Norman Reedus returning is nearly certain. The question is when Kojima Productions decides to confirm it.