Renowned game designer Hideo Kojima has officially announced that “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” is set for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. The revelation came during a panel at SXSW 2025, where Kojima unveiled a 10-minute trailer, offering fans a glimpse into the game’s narrative and mechanics.
The sequel brings back familiar faces, with Norman Reedus reprising his role as Sam Bridges, Léa Seydoux as Fragile, and Troy Baker as Higgs. They are joined by new cast members, including Elle Fanning (Tomorrow), Shioli Kutsuna (Rainy), and George Miller (Tarman). Additional actors such as Luca Marinelli (Neil), Debra Wilson (Doctor), and Alissa Jung (Lucy) also join the ensemble, enriching the game’s character dynamics.
Set 11 months after the formation of the United Cities of America, the game’s setting features automated deliveries and a new opposing faction. Inspired by Kojima’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game’s script has been reworked.
“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” will be available in several editions:
- Standard Edition: Priced at $69.99, this includes the base game.
- Digital Deluxe Edition: At $79.99, this version offers early access and additional in-game items.
- Collector’s Edition: For $229.99, this comprehensive package features the full digital game with 48-hour early access, a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, a letter from Hideo Kojima, and various in-game items.
Pre-orders commence on March 17 at 10 a.m. local time, with all pre-orders receiving bonuses such as a Quokka Hologram and silver versions of the Battle Skeleton, Boost Skeleton, and Bokka Skeleton.
The trailer features “To The Wilder” by Woodkid, serving as the sequel’s soundtrack. Additionally, a “Strands of Harmony World Tour,” a Death Stranding concert tour, will kick off on November 8, 2025.
Beyond “Death Stranding 2,” Kojima Productions is developing two additional projects: the Xbox horror game “OD” and an action espionage game codenamed “PHYSINT.”
With its star-studded cast, intricate narrative, and innovative gameplay, “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” is poised to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.
