The first volume of the official novelization of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the latest franchise from legendary game-creator Hideo Kojima. After restoring a shattered America in Death Stranding, Sam has vanished from the public eye, quietly living a peaceful life with Lou. But when an unimaginable tragedy strikes, everything changes. Overcoming sorrow, Sam embarks on a new mission-this time to save humanity from extinction. Joined by Fragile and new allies, his journey spans from Mexico to the Australian continent. What new threats and mysteries await Sam on this perilous path?