Death Stranding 2: Release Date & Gameplay Revealed

Hideo Kojima unveiled a breathtaking new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, complete with a confirmed release date.

Death Stranding 2 launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. Digital Deluxe and Collector's Edition owners enjoy a two-day head start, gaining access on June 24.

The ten-minute trailer, showcased below, is a captivating blend of cinematic sequences and gameplay footage. A standout moment features a character bearing a striking resemblance to Snake from Kojima's iconic Metal Gear series.

Italian actor Luca Marinelli portrays this character, Neil, a soldier-like figure seen donning a bandana—a clear nod to Snake—and leading a squad of unsettling soldiers wielding assault rifles.

The Metal Gear echoes continue with the introduction of the Magellan Man, a colossal tar-like creature fused with the DHV Magellan, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rex. (A 15" Magellan Man statue is included in the Collector's Edition.) This behemoth appears to function as a Pacific Rim-style mech, battling enormous and disturbing tar monsters.

The standard edition of Death Stranding 2 is priced at $69.99. The Collector's Edition will cost $229.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99. Pre-orders commence on March 17.

A sequel to 2019's Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2 poses the poignant question, "Should We Have Connected?" The official synopsis reads:

Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam, alongside his companions, embarks on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they navigate a world teeming with otherworldly enemies, obstacles, and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima reshapes the world once more.