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Death Stranding is an intriguing game centered around connection, a post-apocalyptic civilization, and searching for significance amid extinction. It’s also an extensive game to complete, so if you wish to take a shortcut, you can opt for the official novelization instead. Divided into two parts, the books recount the tale of Sam Porter Bridges and his endeavor to reestablish links across North America after a catastrophic event that merged the realms of the living and the deceased. Both volumes can be found in paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon, or as audiobooks narrated by actor Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, Beverly Hills Cop). The audiobook editions are part of the Audible Premium library accessible to Audible Premium and Premium Plus subscribers.
Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 1
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The two-part Death Stranding: The Official Novelization was authored by Hitori Nojima. The volumes faithfully adhere to Death Stranding’s narrative, yet provide deeper insight into the characters and their motivations that the game did not fully explore, enriching the context surrounding Death Stranding and its complex worldbuilding.
The initial book details the start of Sam’s adventure to unify the dispersed cities of post-apocalyptic North America subsequent to the Death Stranding—a peculiar supernatural incident wherein the spirits of the deceased engage physically with the realm of the living, inciting cataclysms akin to nuclear blasts.
Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 2
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Death Stranding: The Official Novelization Part 2 continues Sam’s adventure, also unraveling a scheme involving his deceased mother, disconnected sister, and ultimately revealing the reality behind the Death Stranding and the planet’s final destiny.
As previously noted, the Death Stranding novelization is also accessible in audiobook form at Audible. The titles are part of the Audible Premium Library, which means Audible Premium and Premium Plus members can access them instantly at no extra charge. Audible Premium usually costs $8 monthly, while Premium Plus is $15—however, if you’re a newcomer, you can register now and acquire three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0 if you enroll before July 31.
In addition to accessing the Audible Premium Library, Audible Premium Plus memberships also come with a monthly credit to redeem one complimentary audiobook that you keep forever, even if you terminate, plus access to exclusive member discounts, all for $15 per month. And if you’re already a Prime member and sign up through this offer, you’ll receive an additional two Audible credits. You can utilize this offer to listen to the Death Stranding audiobook at no cost—not to mention thousands of other audiobooks. Please note that after the free trial concludes, your subscription will automatically convert to the full $15/month plan unless you cancel prior to the three-month period ending.
It’s also noteworthy that Amazon is providing a similar offer for three complimentary months of Kindle Unlimited for new subscribers. The Death Stranding novelization is also offered in Kindle format, and while they are not included in Kindle Unlimited’s free ebook collection, the Kindle editions are more budget-friendly than the paperback versions, at just $11 per book.
After engaging with the Death Stranding novelization, you’ll be prepared for its follow-up, Death Stranding 2, which released for PS5 on June 26. You can acquire the standard version of the game for $70. Deluxe versions are also available, as well as a Death Stranding 2 Edition DualSense controller featuring an elegant matte-black design with gold accents inspired by the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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