Death Stranding 2 Gets Release Date, Fresh Gameplay in Trailer

Hideo Kojima unveiled explosive new details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach during his SXSW 2025 keynote in Austin, confirming a June 26, 2025 release date for PlayStation 5.

Early Access Bonus

Players opting for the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition will gain 48-hour early access starting June 24. The Collector's Edition ($229.99) includes premium collectibles, while the Digital Deluxe ($79.99) offers digital bonuses.

A Soldier That Echoes Metal Gear

The gameplay reveal trailer introduced Luca Marinelli as Neil - a character instantly drawing comparisons to Metal Gear's Solid Snake. Complete with tactical bandana and leading a special forces unit, Neil's presentation fuels speculation about Kojima's iconic franchise connections.

The trailer's standout moment features the massive DHV Magellan mech - dubbed Magellan Man - resembling Metal Gear Rex in both design and scale battles against monstrous tar creatures.

Pre-orders commence March 17 across all editions.

"Embark on an existential journey questioning human connection itself. Sam returns with allies to confront extinction-level threats in this genre-defying sequel asking: Should we have connected?"

The presentation reinforced Kojima Productions' commitment to evolving the "strand game" concept while satisfying fans' appetite for the director's signature storytelling and worldbuilding.