Nintendo Pictures Appears in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Credits, Showcasing Cross-Industry Collaboration

This week marks the launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the eagerly awaited sequel by Kojima Productions to the influential open-world adventure that pioneered the 'strand-type' gameplay genre.

The release has made waves across the gaming community, not only for its anticipated narrative but also for a surprising discovery in its credits—an appearance by Nintendo Pictures.

Nintendo Pictures, a visual content studio acquired by Nintendo in 2022, was formerly known as Dynamo Pictures.

With a history of contributing animation and cinematic content to major video game projects, the company's transition under Nintendo’s ownership marked a strategic move to bolster in-house visual storytelling.

Since the acquisition, Nintendo Pictures has contributed to high-profile releases such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, and Pikmin 4—major Nintendo Switch titles that have collectively achieved millions in global sales. The surprise mention of Nintendo Pictures in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was first reported by Video Games Chronicle (VGC).

Players who accessed early copies of the PlayStation exclusive noticed the studio included in the game’s lengthy credits.

According to industry insights, the collaboration likely traces back to before Nintendo’s acquisition, when the company operated as Dynamo Pictures.

Notably, Dynamo Pictures also worked with Kojima Productions on the original Death Stranding, released in 2019. A representative statement from Kojima Productions emphasizes the studio’s appreciation for all visual partners involved, highlighting the impact that creative collaborations have on delivering cinematic experiences in modern video games.

Nintendo Pictures’ ongoing involvement in the industry signals a commitment to high-fidelity visual content, benefitting both Nintendo’s first-party projects and earlier, external collaborations. The appearance of Nintendo’s name in the credits of a PlayStation exclusive underscores the interconnected nature of game development and the importance of specialized talent in visual storytelling, regardless of platform boundaries.

With Nintendo Pictures’ growing portfolio—including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which achieved over 20 million units sold worldwide within its first year—its contributions to video game artistry continue to reach new audiences. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches globally this week for PlayStation platforms, further cementing Kojima Productions’ reputation for genre-defying adventure and cinematic production values.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Pictures continues to expand its creative footprint, both within the Switch ecosystem and beyond, reflecting the evolving landscape of video game development.

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