Hideo Kojima has finally set a date: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on 26 June for PlayStation 5. While there’s no confirmation yet, a PC and Xbox release is expected later since Kojima Productions owns the IP.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach pre-orders and editions
Pre-orders go live on 17 March via the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition comes in at $79.99. Every pre-order includes in-game bonus items:
- Custom Hologram: Quokka (early unlock)
- Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
- Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
- Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
The Digital Deluxe Edition of Death Stranding 2 offers a few extras, including a two-day early access period and gold variations of the skeleton gear.
For collectors, there’s a $229.99 Collector’s Edition featuring:
- Collector’s Box
- 48-hour early access
- 15” Magellan Man statue
- 3” Dollman figurine
- Art cards
- A letter from Hideo Kojima
New trailer and story details
Alongside the release date, a 10-minute trailer was unveiled, showing fresh characters and story beats. Elle Fanning plays Tomorrow, while Shioli Kutsuna takes on the role of Rainy. Italian actor Luca Marinelli plays Neil—a character with an uncanny resemblance to Metal Gear’s Solid Snake, something Kojima himself noted years ago.
The sequel sees Sam Bridges embarking on another perilous journey to save humanity. With otherworldly threats looming, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach explores the consequences of connection. Should we have linked up at all?
More on Kojima’s plans
Beyond this sequel, Kojima is also producing a Death Stranding film adaptation, though details remain scarce. Given his reputation for cinematic storytelling, expectations are high.
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