Anticipating Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Release Date and Pre-order Information
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to launch on June 26 for PlayStation 5. During the recent SXSW event, Kojima Productions unveiled a captivating 10-minute trailer for this highly awaited sequel to the original Death Stranding, which debuted in 2019. Fans eager to secure their copy can place pre-orders starting March 17 at 10 AM local time. Notably, those opting for the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition will enjoy two days of early access before the game officially launches.
Key Characters and Plot Insights
Hideo Kojima was accompanied by actors Norman Reedus and Troy Baker during an engaging discussion at SXSW 2025 about this upcoming title. The newly released trailer establishes that Death Stranding 2 unfolds eleven months following the establishment of the United Cities of America. As previously revealed, Reedus reprises his role as Sam, alongside Léa Seydoux voicing Fragile and Baker returning as Higgs. Viewers will notice a multitude of new characters introduced throughout this gripping video.
Journey from Announcement to Release
The anticipation surrounding Death Stranding 2 began back in its initial announcement in late 2022. Subsequently, last year’s PlayStation State of Play provided fans with an exciting nine-minute sneak peek into what players can expect from this sequel. Now, with summer approaching, gamers can finally prepare themselves for hands-on experience.