The latest trailer for Death Stranding 2 has sparked excitement among fans, particularly due to the appearance of a new character that bears a striking resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake. Dive into the details about Death Stranding 2's release date and pre-order information.

Death Stranding 2 Details Revealed at SXSW 2025

10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Showcases New Characters and Gameplay

Kojima Productions and Sony unveiled the release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) during the South by Southwest (SXSW) event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The panel, led by DS2 Director Hideo Kojima, kicked off with a captivating 10-minute trailer that offered glimpses into new story elements and gameplay footage. The trailer emphasized the game's ongoing theme of human connectivity in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Joining Kojima on the panel were PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and DS2 actors Norman Reedus, reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges, Troy Baker, and French Music Director and Designer Woodkid. The trailer introduced a new character, Neil, portrayed by Luca Marinelli, who leads a mysterious faction. Fans were quick to note Neil's resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, especially given his similar headband.

This observation was further validated by Kojima himself, who in a July 2020 Instagram post, remarked on Marinelli's striking similarity to Solid Snake when wearing a bandana. The new faction led by Neil is poised to play a significant role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. For the latest updates and more information on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!