Death Stranding 2 Releases June 26: Pre-Orders and Collector’s Edition

Hideo Kojima finally lifted the curtain on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at SXSW 2025, confirming a June 26, 2025 release date exclusively for PlayStation 5. Pre-orders open March 17, giving fans three months to secure their copy before launch.

What You’ll Pay

The game comes in three editions:

• Standard Edition: $69.99/€79.99/¥8,980
• Digital Deluxe Edition: $79.99/€89.99/¥9,980 (includes 48-hour early access and in-game items)
• Collector’s Edition: $229.99/€249.99/¥31,980 (includes a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, and a letter from Kojima)

Pre-order bonuses include the Quokka Hologram and Silver variants of the Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons.

Snake, Is That You?

The 10-minute trailer showed off a character named Neil, played by Italian actor Luca Marinelli, who bears a striking resemblance to Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid. This connection isn’t accidental—Kojima previously commented on Instagram about Marinelli: “I think if he donned a bandanna, he’d be a spitting image of Solid Snake!”

The Metal Gear references continue with the Magellan Man, a tar-covered mech-like creature that resembles Metal Gear Rex. Players will apparently control this creation in combat against massive tar monsters.

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Story Continues

Death Stranding 2 picks up Sam Porter Bridges’ journey (Norman Reedus) with Troy Baker returning as Higgs. The game carries the tagline “Should We Have Connected?”—suggesting deeper exploration of connectivity’s consequences.

According to the official description: “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?”

The original Death Stranding has accumulated over 19 million players worldwide since its 2019 release.

Music Tour Announcement

Alongside the game reveal, Kojima Productions announced “The Strands of Harmony” concert series, which will showcase the music of Death Stranding with a full orchestra. The tour begins November 8, 2025—the sixth anniversary of the original game’s release—at the Sydney Opera House, followed by performances in 18 other cities worldwide.

Busy Times for Kojima

Beyond Death Stranding 2, Kojima Productions is working on multiple projects:

• A live-action Death Stranding film with A24 (the studio behind “Everything Everywhere All At Once”)
• OD for Xbox Game Studios
• Physint, a video game/movie hybrid for Sony

However, the ongoing video game actors’ strike has affected production on both OD and Physint, potentially delaying further announcements.

FAQs

What is the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. Players who purchase the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Editions get 48-hour early access starting June 24.

How much does Death Stranding 2 cost?

The Standard Edition costs $69.99/€79.99/¥8,980, the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99/€89.99/¥9,980, and the Collector’s Edition is priced at $229.99/€249.99/¥31,980.

What’s included in the Collector’s Edition?

The Collector’s Edition includes a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, a letter from Hideo Kojima, early game access, and various in-game items including gold skeletons and patches.

Is there a connection to Metal Gear Solid?

While not a direct connection, the game features several nods to Metal Gear Solid, including a character named Neil who resembles Solid Snake and the Magellan Man mech that bears similarities to Metal Gear Rex.

Who stars in Death Stranding 2?

The game stars Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges, Troy Baker as Higgs, and Luca Marinelli as the new character Neil.

What other projects is Kojima working on?

Kojima is also developing a Death Stranding film with A24, OD for Xbox Game Studios, and Physint for Sony. The ongoing video game actors’ strike has affected production on OD and Physint.