Hideo Kojima unveiled a spectacular 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 purchasers enjoy two days of early access, starting June 24th.
The ten-minute trailer (see below) showcases stunning cinematics, gameplay glimpses, and a character sparking intense debate: a striking resemblance to Snake from the Metal Gear franchise.
Luca Marinelli portrays Neil, a character seen donning a bandana—a signature Snake move—and leading a squad of unsettling soldiers. Neil appears to be a soldier wielding an assault rifle.Continuing the narrative of 2019's Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2 poses the question, "Should We Have Connected?" The official synopsis:
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.