Photo: Hideo KojimaHideo Kojima was the standout star of the recent State of Play event, despite fierce competition. The highly anticipated 10-minute trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has garnered significant attention on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel, amassing over 450k views at the time of writing. Additionally, the former Konami writer announced a new spy game and appeared in a video with Sony, alongside PS Studios boss Hermen Hulst, attracting another 115k views. These are all trailer views from the event, correct at the time of publication. It’s worth noting that we’re only considering the official numbers from the PlayStation YouTube channel, so the numbers may differ when viewing content from different channels. Regarding the State of Play livestream, the English version has attracted nearly two million viewers up to this point. While no trailer has matched the viewership figures of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or Hogwarts Legacy in the past, Sony can still be pleased with the consistent interest shown in the event. More than half of the trailers have exceeded 100k views, indicating a strong overall fan interest in all content showcased.
