Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Motion Capture Work Was Handled by Nintendo Pictures

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” showcases incredible technical prowess, boasting astonishingly swift loading times. Notably, the development team includes both artistic and engineering talents. Surprisingly, the credits for the game suggest that Nintendo was involved in its creation as well, with Nintendo Pictures collaborating on the project alongside Kojima Productions.

The tasks at Nintendo Visual Content Company, a subsidiary of Nintendo, primarily focus on motion capture technology. Takuma Kaneko is credited as the Motion Capture Director, while Shiegaki Nunokawa serves in an advisory role for this process.

The following individuals – Sebastian Jarlsgard, Yoshiko Koyama, Akane Kurosawa, Miku Yoshioka, Naoya Akuta, Stephanie Golim, Ryosuke Yamagishi, Yoko Hori, and Akihiro Matsui – were mentioned as motion capture editors. The organization of the motion capture process was overseen by Takaaki Furusawa, Narumi Yokotsuka, and Haruka Tsujimura.

Partnering with Nintendo’s Visual Division presents an intriguing opportunity for Kojima Productions, given that they are typically associated with game development within the Nintendo universe, boasting a rich portfolio including potential projects like Pikmin 4, Super Mario Bros. U, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

As reported by VGC, it appears that Nintendo’s film division, initially known as Dynamo Pictures, was previously owned by another entity before being acquired by Nintendo. At that time, they collaborated with Kojima Productions on the initial “Death Stranding” project. This partnership seems to have a history, as the company is believed to have developed a strong relationship with Kojima Productions prior to this collaboration.

The sequel to Death Stranding, titled “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach,” has been released on PS5 today. In celebration, Kojima Productions unveiled the final trailer for the game. This trailer showcases various scenes from throughout the game, some of which might seem confusing if you’re not already familiar with the full story. However, it offers a good glimpse into the gameplay, featuring exciting bike chases and intense boss battles.

After its debut, gamers have found that the game boasts astonishingly quick load times, almost instantly fast. On Reddit, they shared their experience of how the game could swiftly pull up a save file from the main menu. This rapidity suggests that the game is maximizing the powerful CPU and SSD of the PS5, ensuring data loads at breakneck speed. It’s also probable that there are intricate software tricks at play, with the game likely preloading save details even before the player opts to load it.

Similar to the original Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach boasts a cast filled with well-known personalities. Just last week, it was announced that Ma Dong-seok, a popular Korean actor and producer recognized for his roles in films such as The Neighbor, Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time, and Train to Busan, will also make an appearance in the game.

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2025-06-26 19:41