Speaking on his Brain Structure podcast, he said: "I would have had to throw out the scenes that I had written, since she plays a major role. I really can’t share much, but she's a very, very important character. And yes, I created the character with Elle in mind. So I was worried about her saying no to the offer."

Other details surrounding the plot of Death Stranding 2 are limited as of the time of writing, but players can expect just as many complicated twists and turns as they got with the first game in the series.

It has also been confirmed that the game will focus more on combat than the first game, although players can choose whether to fight enemies directly, sneak by using stealth tactics, or avoid fighting completely by navigating rougher terrain.

The game will also feature a dynamic day and night cycle which the first game did not, as well as more character customisation options, including a skill tree where players can level up Sam's combat, stealth, and his ability to deliver packages.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will be released on June 26th for the PlayStation 5.