Hideo Kojima took the stage at SXSW 2025 in Austin, TX, to unveil an exciting new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and confirm its release date.

Death Stranding 2 is set to launch on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. However, fans who opt for the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Collector’s Edition will enjoy two days of early access, starting on June 24.

The captivating 10-minute trailer showcases a mix of cinematics and gameplay, featuring a character that strikingly resembles Snake from Kojima's renowned Metal Gear series. This character, named Neil and portrayed by Italian actor Luca Marinelli, sports a bandana akin to Snake's and leads a squad of eerie soldiers while wielding an assault rifle.

Luca Marinelli as Neil, echoing the iconic Snake from Metal Gear.

The trailer also introduces the Magellan Man, a massive tar-like creature reminiscent of Metal Gear Rex from the Metal Gear series. The Magellan Man, which can be operated like a Pacific Rim-style mech, battles enormous tar monsters. A 15" statue of the Magellan Man is included in the Collector's Edition.

Magellan Man evokes the iconic Metal Gear Rex.

Pricing details for Death Stranding 2 include the standard edition at $69.99, the Collector's Edition at $229.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition at $79.99. Pre-orders open on March 17.

Continuing the narrative from the 2019 Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2 carries the thought-provoking tagline, "Should We Have Connected?" Here's the official synopsis:

Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles, and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.