Death Stranding 2 Gets Release Date & New Trailer

The eagerly anticipated sequel to Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beachfinally has a release date and a 10-minute-long pre-order trailer. The sequel, which was first announced in 2022, will continue the story of the first game from Hideo Kojima (creator of the Metal Gear Solid franchise). In Death Stranding 2, players will return to the sci-fi world of its predecessor and uncover another chapter of the post-apocalyptic tale of survival and humanity.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will release as a PlayStation 5 exclusive on June 26, 2025. Preorders begin March 17 at 10 a.m. (local time). A standard edition of the game will cost $69.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at $79.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.99.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach preorder date: March 17, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach release date: June 26, 2025

The incredible trailer reveals story details, unveils new characters, and shows off stunning environments that players will get to explore in the shoes of the original game's protagonist, Sam. The lengthy glimpse into the game is set to the debut of the emotive song, To The Wilder by Woodkid, and can be watched in full below.

Everything We Know About Death Stranding 2

The Sequel Has A Star-Studded Cast of Characters

The events of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach take place after the first game, and again follow courier Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) as he traverses through a world that's begun to reconnect in the aftermath of the previous title's events. As humans begin to form relationships again, some menacing old foes reappear and the game strives to answer whether it was a good idea to connect again.

Die Hardman, wearing a skull-like mask over his face, in Death Stranding.

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Norman Reedus returns for his role as Sam in Death Stranding 2. Reedus will be accompanied by several A-list actors, including:

Léa Seydoux Fragile
George Miller as Tarman
Troy Baker as Higgs
Elle Fanning as Tomorrow
Fatih Akin as Dollman
Shioli Kutsuna as Rainy
Alastair Duncan as The President
Alissa Jung as Lucy
Bicolas Winding Refn as Heartman
Luca Marinelli as Neil
Debra Wilson as Doctor
And Charlie. Just Charlie.

Sam's journey will take him through a large and diverse open world, which is shown off in the trailer, along with exciting battles and some new methods of traversal. Players will have to piece together a sci-fi story that's as compelling as it is bizarre (this is, after all, a Kojima production).

Death Stranding 2 Sets A Smart Release Date

A June Release Ensures The Game Won't Be Competing For Attention

Death Stranding 2: At the Beach is scheduled to release on June 26, which is a smart move on Kojima Productions' part. A June release date avoids some of the biggest game releases of the year, Borderlands 4 and Grand Theft Auto 6. The Borderlands title has a September release date, while GTA 6 still has no set release date but it scheduled in general for "late 2025."

Although all three games are different genres, it's a great idea to launch sooner, to give each title its own breathing room. And it seems like On The Beach will need some time for players to sink into the intricate, post-apocalyptic, and often strange world of the United Cities of America. Judging by the lengthy preorder trailer, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a compelling story to tell and an incredible cast of characters to tell it.