Fans of Hideo Kojima and his studio, Kojima Productions, can now mark a date on their calendars, since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will arrive exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26th, 2025The announcement was made official during the SXSW 2025 festival in Austin, Texas, accompanied by an extensive trailer of 10 minutesIf you want to know more about the trailer that was shown, you can check out our article on the Death Stranding promo trailer.
The trailer, which combines cinematic scenes with gameplay sequences, reveals New information about the plot and characters. In addition to confirming the return of Sam Bridges, played by Norman Reedus, new threats and challenges are introduced that the protagonist will have to face in an even more hostile world. Among other novelties, visual references have been detected that have led some fans to speculate about the possible presence of references to the saga. Metal Gear.
Special Editions and Early Access
Along with the announcement of the release date, Kojima Productions revealed details about the different editions that will be available. From the 17 March It will be possible to pre-order the game in the following versions:
- Standard Edition: Available in digital format by 79,99 Euros.
- Digital Deluxe Edition: It will include additional content within the game and will give early access starting on 24 June, for a price of 89,99 Euros.
- Collector's Edition: A more complete physical version, with a 15 inch Magellan Man figurea whirlpool bath, 3 inch Dollman figure, art cards, and a letter signed by Kojima. Its price will be 249,99 Euros.
In addition, those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive pack with three types of exoskeletons for Sam and a decorative hologram.
The Death Stranding musical tour
Another of the surprises that Kojima Productions had prepared is the announcement of Strands of Harmony, a concert tour with music from the saga Death StrandingThese performances will feature a live orchestra playing melodies composed by Ludwig Forssell, along with other songs from artists who have participated in the game.
The tour will start in November of 2025 and will visit cities such as Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo and SydneyThe first performance will take place at the Sydney Opera House on November 8th, coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the release of the first game in the series. This musical experience is sure to be memorable, so don't miss it.
In this sequel, Sam Bridges must face an even more dangerous world in which the connection between people can mean both a blessing as a riskPlayers will be able to explore New stealth and combat mechanics, while making decisions that will influence the history. Among the new characters, the following stand out: Tomorrow (played by Elle Fanning) and Tar Man (played by George Miller), whose motivations still remain in the mystery.
With this long-awaited sequel, Hideo Kojima continues to explore themes such as Loneliness, human connection and the consequences of our actions. death stranding 2 promises to offer a richer experience in narrative and game mechanics, with a staging which, as always, will not leave anyone indifferent. If you are curious about the Gameplay shown at Gamescom, you should definitely check it out.
