Closing out SXSW 2025 in grand fashion, Hideo Kojima delivered the definitive Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer along with its official launch date - marking June 26, 2025 as PlayStation 5 owners' next major gaming milestone.
Special Editions Grant Early Beach Access
While most players will begin their journey on June 26th, ambitious porters who spring for either the Digital Deluxe ($79.99) or extravagant Collector's Edition ($229.99) can start delivering packages two days early on June 24th. Pre-orders officially commence March 17th.
The action-packed trailer introduces Luca Marinelli's mysterious character Neil, whose bandana-wearing, military-leading appearance immediately sparked Metal Gear Solid nostalgia across fan communities. The Italian actor channels serious Snake energy while commanding unsettling soldiers across the game's surreal landscapes.
Metal Gear Vibes in Stranding World
The nostalgic nods continue with the introduction of Magellan Man - a towering tar-fused mechanical monstrosity that evokes memories of Metal Gear Rex. This biomechanical behemoth appears operated Jaeger-style against nightmare fuel tar creatures. Collector's Edition buyers will receive a detailed 15" statue commemorating this unforgettable design.
Set after the events of the 2019 original, Death Stranding 2 questions humanity's connectivity with its poignant tagline: "Should We Have Connected?" The official description teases Sam's journey beyond the UCA with new companions, facing existential threats while wrestling with profound philosophical dilemmas - classic Kojima storytelling at its finest.
