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FROM A PORTER'S PERSPECTIVE

When it comes to virtual photography, the DEATH STRANDING community knows exactly how to get the most out of the tools in-game. We are always blown away by your talents and we love that so many of you are sharing your journey with us.

Want to be in with a chance of getting featured in a future Steam announcement? Upload your photos and link us up in the comments below. We’ll keep a close eye on submissions and showcase our favourites.

Keep on keeping on!

[h3]FROM A PORTER'S PERSPECTIVE - JUNE 27TH 2025[/h3]

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[h3]JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND GET INVOLVED[/h3]

Porters! If you've not joined the DEATH STRANDING community yet, now is the perfect time! Enjoy 60% off DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT for a limited time as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

What's more, if you already own the base game, you can take advantage of this discount when purchasing the upgrade to DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT.

Offer ends July 10th, 2025.

ENJOY 60% OFF DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

[h2]JOIN OUR COMMUNITY[/h2]

Porters! If you've not joined the DEATH STRANDING community yet, now is the perfect time! Enjoy 60% off DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT for a limited time as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

What's more, if you already own the base game, you can take advantage of this discount when purchasing the upgrade to DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT.

Offer ends July 10th, 2025.



[h2]STEAM POINTS STORE[/h2]

We also have a Steam Points Store! We know this is something our community have been asking about for some time now, so we're delighted to finally bring our emoticons, profile backgrounds and an all-new set of animated character avatars (illustrated by Yoji Shinkawa) to DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on Steam.

https://505.games/DSDCSteamPointsShop

After many bet against it, a PS5 State of Play is coming tomorrow with over 40 minutes of game reveals

Sony has officially announced that it’s going to be hosting an event in June after all. It’s going to be of the State of Play variety, and it will be airing live tomorrow. Sony has, in recent years, made a habit of announcing those livestreams one or two days before the event’s scheduled date.

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MAY 2025 DEATH STRANDING ANNUAL PHOTO MODE CAMPAIGN

[h3]Campaign Details[/h3]
Every month, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS will announce a unique photo theme where Porters can share and submit their photos: 20 photos will then be selected each month. From those 20 selected photos, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS staff will select one “Photo of the Month” winner each month.

At the end of the calendar year, the 12 “Photo of the Month” photos will then be featured as the cover for each month on the 2026 KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS calendar. This calendar will be sent to the Photo of the Month winners as a prize.

Also introduced this year is the new “Photo of the Year Award”, Hideo Kojima will select the top photo from the 12 “Photo of the month” photos!

We look forward to seeing your photo entries!

[h3]Campaign Period and Theme[/h3]
Campaign dates: Jan 22, 2025, through until mid-December 2025

  • May's Theme: Journey
  • Submission period: May 9, 2025 〜 June 2, 2025
  • Hashtag #DSPhotomodeCP_May , #DeathStranding

June's Theme: To be released at a later date.

[h3]Campaign Rules [/h3]
The following rules will apply for this Photo Mode campaign.

  • Please turn off the UI when taking your picture (Photo Mode menu settings).
  • Do not use frames and logos when taking your picture (Photo Mode menu settings).
  • Do not use other apps to edit the pictures other than the ones in the game’s Photo Mode.
  • Please submit your own photos(Submission will be invalid if you apply using other people’s pictures).
  • If you are capturing it vertically (i.e. portrait), go to the Roll menu and change the settings to tilt it 90° or -90° beforehand.
  • We recommend an aspect ratio of 16:9 (9:16 if vertical).
  • The works selected in the top 10 and “Photo of the Month” may be used on KOJIMA PRODUCTION's website and social media channels.
  • Please save the image data.

*Please note that for the purpose of printing out the calendar, we may request that you provide the original file. (Image files are compressed when uploaded to social media)



[h3]Awards and Prizes [/h3]
「Photo of the month」 12 people
Prize:DEATH STRANDING original calendar
  「2026 DEATH STRANDING Photo mode Campaign Calendar」

「Photo of the year 2025」 1 person
Prize:
・DEATH STRANDING original calendar*
 「2026 DEATH STRANDING Photo mode Campaign Calendar」
・Original goods*
・We will make the photos into B2 posters and display them in the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS office.
*Details of some of the prizes will be announced at a later date.
*The “Photo of the Year 2025” calendar and goods will be signed by Hideo Kojima.
*The prizes will be sent out in mid-January 2026.


[h3]How to Apply [/h3]
  • Follow the official KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS account on the SNS you are applying through
    X users:@KOJIPRO2015
    Instagram users: @kojipro2015_official
    Steam users: Here in the comments!
  • Use the in-game photo mode to take a photo that fits the theme.
  • Post your entry to your own X or Instagram or Steam account, including the entry hashtag for each month. (Example) Entry for the January theme: [#DSPhotomodeCP_Jan] +[#DeathStranding]
  • The announcement of the winning entries will be made on the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS official SNS and official website.
  • Please also refer to the video below for information on how to take photos in photo mode.


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[h3]Notes [/h3]
  • You must be 18 or older to participate in this campaign.
  • If you change or delete your X (formerly Twitter) /Instagram account name, your right to win will be voided.
  • This campaign is not provided or sponsored by X/Instagram Corp. (formerly Twitter)
  • Participants shall comply with the terms of use set forth by X/Meta Corp. and shall participate in this campaign at their own risk. Please note that we are not responsible for any account restrictions or bans resulting from participating in this campaign.
  • Please note that this campaign may be cancelled or the contents or prizes may change without prior notice.
  • We cannot answer any inquires regarding the status of entries or voting results.
  • The right to win and prizes are the sole property of the winner and may not be transferred, resold, or redeemed for cash to family, friends, or others.
  • Only one prize can be sent to the same address.
  • If you do not register your shipping address information or the information provided is insufficient, your right to win will be voided.
  • There may be delays in shipment due to delivery destinations, logistical issues, weather conditions, not being present during delivery, etc.
  • If the prize cannot be delivered to unknown address issues, long-term absences etc., your right to win may be voided.
  • Internet communication and connection fees are the participants’ responsibilities. We are not responsible for any connectivity issues that may occur.

FROM A PORTER'S PERSPECTIVE

When it comes to virtual photography, the DEATH STRANDING community knows exactly how to get the most out of the tools in-game. We are always blown away by your talents and we love that so many of you are sharing your journey with us.

Moving forward, we'll be looking to highlight a selection of our favourite photo mode captures from the DEATH STRANDING community on a more frequent basis, here on Steam.

Want to be in with a chance of getting featured in a future Steam announcement? Upload your photos and link us up in the comments below. We’ll keep a close eye on submissions and showcase our favourites.

Keep on keeping on!

[h3]FROM A PORTER'S PERSPECTIVE - APRIL 25TH 2025[/h3]

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