Death Stranding Is Heading to Disney+ With a New Anime Series in 2027
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Death Stranding is getting an original 2D anime series titled Death Stranding Isolations, slated to premiere on Disney+ in 2027 with concept art by Ilya Kuvshinov.
Hideo Kojima is expanding his surreal delivery simulator into new mediums once again. Disney announced that an original animated series based on the Death Stranding franchise is officially in the works, carrying the working title Death Stranding Isolations. Slated to arrive in 2027, the project aims to tell a brand new story within the universe of the award-winning game rather than simply retelling Sam Porter Bridges' cross-country trek.
Kojima revealed the partnership alongside series director Takayuki Sano, treating fans to an early look at the project. The announcement included concept art by Ilya Kuvshinov, whose distinct visual style previously shaped Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. Fans can expect a traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation approach for the series, marking a sharp stylistic shift from the photorealistic motion capture of the games.
For a universe that already bridges the gap between interactive entertainment and cinematic storytelling, this move into streaming feels entirely natural. As cross-platform players and streaming audiences increasingly expect their favorite game worlds to expand across television and film, this 2027 release gives the community plenty of time to theorize about how the eerie lore of the Death Stranding will translate to episodic animation.
Original reporting by Vikki Blake on IGN. You can read the original coverage here
Tags: Death Stranding, Disney+, Anime, Hideo Kojima, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa