Kojima is Making a Real Death Stranding Exoskeleton

Kojima Productions and Dnsys are turning Death Stranding’s exoskeleton into something you can strap to your legs in the real world. The Dnsys Z1 Exoskeleton Pro: Death Stranding 2 — On the Beach Edition lands 2 December with limited numbers and game-inspired styling. Pricing isn’t public yet, but Dnsys points to genuine performance claims aimed at hikers — not cosplayers.

What exactly is being released?

A special edition of the Dnsys Z1 Exoskeleton Pro with Death Stranding 2 branding and colours. It’s a wearable that assists your legs using onboard sensors and algorithms. The art direction comes from Yoji Shinkawa, the studio’s veteran artist.

• Limited “On the Beach Edition”
• Logos from Dnsys and Kojima Productions
• Styled with in-game colour cues
• Co-designed with Yoji Shinkawa

It’s a proper hardware collab, not just a sticker pack. The unit keeps the Z1’s assistance tech but adds a look that mirrors the equipment you see in Death Stranding.

When and where can you buy it?

Dnsys says 2 December on its official website, with price and stock to be disclosed on the day. No pre-order link yet.

• Launch date: 2 December 2025
• Sales channel: dnsys.ai
• Price: TBA at launch
• Quantity: TBA at launch

For context, the standard Z1 Dual Joint Pro model — the base for this edition — has been listed at $2,298 via the company’s Kickstarter, so expect a premium on top for the licensed run. UAE buyers should factor in shipping, import fees, and local VAT if ordering international.

What does it claim to do?

Dnsys pitches AI-driven “intelligent leg assistance” for hiking and steep terrain. The company lists several headline numbers.

• 50% extra power added to your steps
• Extend hiking range by 15.5 miles
• Add 9.3 miles of vertical climbing capacity
• Feel up to 44 lbs lighter on vertical movement
• Offload up to 200% of body weight from knees (manufacturer claim)

Those are bold stats, and they’re Dnsys’ own figures. Until independent testing lands, treat them as guidance rather than guarantees. Still, if accurate, the system could take the strain off long hauls, similar to how Sam trudges across ridges in the game — just with fewer BTs to worry about.

Why Kojima Productions is involved

Exoskeletons are core to Death Stranding. They let Sam carry more, move smarter, and handle rough paths. Dnsys’ CEO says the collab is “inspired by the game, engineered for reality,” and frames the tech as a tool for mobility and connection.

• Ties back to how gear works in Death Stranding
• Studio input on industrial-military design language
• Aims to bridge fiction styling with practical use

It’s a neat loop: the game popularised the aesthetic; real hardware now borrows that look while targeting hikers and outdoor nerds.