In partial answer to the question “just how much money did Sony give Hideo Kojima to make upcoming PS4 game Death Stranding?,” the title track from an accompanying soundtrack album was just announced.
Called ‘Death Stranding’ and performed by Glasgow synth-pop trio CHVRCHES (listen here), this serves as the lead single from ‘Timefall (Original Music From the World of Death Stranding)’, an eclectic album boasting original tracks from the likes of Major Lazer, Khalid, Flora Cash and The Neighbourhood.
And why CHVRCHES? Well, its enigmatic and legendary creator happens to like their work (as well as gives away the purpose of the song):
I’ve been CHVRCHES’ fan since their 1st. Their new song DEATH STRANDING appears at the end credit of DS. Very positive & wonderful song. Amazing lyrics. I’ve been thru rough days by listening to it. When you hear at the end of the game you will be touched. Check out LOVE IS DEAD. https://t.co/PhXjcrzu6R
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 2, 2019
Given previous additions to his games like the decision to replace decades-long voice actor David Hayter with Kiefer Sutherland as Snake in Metal Gear Solid V, Kojima is rarely afraid to exert influence on every aspect of his unique vision.
Purchasing the Death Stranding Special or Collector’s Editions also gives you a digital copy of the album.
Between its A-list cast, secretive launch strategy and musical efforts like this, it serves to highlight just how much Sony is banking on Death Stranding becoming a cultural event as we hurtle towards its November 8th launch date.
