Death Stranding 2: On the Beach expands on the original with vast environments and a complex narrative by Hideo Kojima. A key new feature is an in-game music player, inspired by Kojima's personal habit of constantly listening to and sharing music. Co-composer Woodkid (Yoann Lemoine) explained that Kojima wanted players to have a similar experience within the game, mirroring his own daily life. Music played a significant role in the first Death Stranding, featuring artists like Low Roar and Silent Poets, and this sequel aims to enhance that connection through interactive music integration.