Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Officially Launches June 26, Pre-Orders Opening Soon with Special Editions Available
Hideo Kojima officially confirmed at SXSW that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be launching exclusively for PlayStation 5 on June 26, with pre-orders kicking off on March 17 via the PlayStation Store. This highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking 2019 open-world adventure developed by Kojima Productions is expected to release on other platforms, such as PC and Xbox, at a later date, given that the studio now fully owns the Death Stranding IP.
The announcement was accompanied by an exciting new 10-minute cinematic trailer, providing fans with an extended look at the upcoming title and introducing captivating new characters.
Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses:
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Pre-orders include the following in-game bonuses:
Custom Hologram: Quokka (Early Unlock)
Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
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Includes two days early access (June 24) and exclusive in-game content:
Machine Gun (MP Bullets) Lv1 (Early Unlock)
Battle Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
Boost Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
Bokka Skeleton: Gold [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]
Patch 70: Quokka
Patch 71: Chiral Feline
Patch 72: Why Me?
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Packed with premium physical items including:
Exclusive Collector’s Box
48-hour Early Access to the Game (June 24)
15” Magellan Man Statue
3” Dollman Figurine
Limited Art Cards
Letter from Hideo Kojima
New Journey, New Faces
In Death Stranding 2, protagonist Sam Bridges embarks on a journey with familiar and fresh companions, facing a world plagued by supernatural threats and existential questions about humanity’s interconnectedness. The trailer introduces new intriguing characters, including Tomorrow (Elle Fanning), Rainy (Shioli Kutsuna), and notably, Neil, played by acclaimed Italian actor Luca Marinelli, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Metal Gear's iconic character Solid Snake.
Besides working on this sequel, Kojima Productions has also confirmed a film adaptation of the original Death Stranding, showcasing the franchise's expanding universe and Kojima’s continued influence across multiple media. Are you ready for another unforgettable journey from Hideo Kojima?
