The sequel of Death Stranding 2, On the Beach, will be released in 2025, and fans have been waiting for this game for a long time. Today, Hideo Kojima came to SXSW and shared some new details about his latest game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The most important announcement was that the game’s release date was June 26, 2025. This means this game will be available to play from that day.
The blog will explain what to expect from this game, including its release date, pre-order details, cast, and more.
Star-Studded Cast Brings New Faces to the Franchise
One of the standout features of Death Stranding 2 is its incredible cast, which will make the game’s storyline even more exciting. Along with some old characters from the original title, new characters will also be added that you will like.
Here is the list of confirmed cast
Léa Seydoux as Fragile
George Miller as Tarman
Troy Baker as Higgs
Elle Fanning as Tomorrow
Fatih Akin as Dollamn
Shioli Kutsuna as Rainy
Alastair Duncan as The President
Alissa Jung as Lucy
Nicholas Winding Refn as Heartman
Debra Wilson as Doctor
The best part is that there is a tiny surprise for Death Stranding fans! When Neil wears it, there will also be a reference to Snake’s iconic bandana from Metal Gear Solid. This small thing is getting the fans very excited.
Cinematics and Gameplay Revealed
In a special panel at SXSW, Hideo Kojima also revealed a 10-minute pre-order trailer showing the game’s cinematics and gameplay features. The trailer shows the game’s visuals and mechanics, which is perfect for a game released on PS5. Looking at the world of Death Stranding 2 and its emotional depth, this game will go to the next level.
Death Stranding 2: Pre-order Perks
If you pre-order Death Stranding 2, you will get some exclusive rewards. Let’s see what you will get in the pre-order editions:
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach– Standard Edition
Available for $69.99, this edition offers rewards like Custom Hologram: Quokka (Early Unlock) and Skeletons (Silver Lv1, Lv2, Lv3). Pre-orders will start on March 17, 2025.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach–Digital Deluxe Edition
This edition is available for March 17. You will get early access to the game on June 24, 2025, and you will also get extra in-game items that will make the progression in the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach–Collector’s Edition.
This $229.99 Collector’s Edition is the most premium. It will include all the things of the Digital Deluxe Edition plus extra physical and in-game goodies.
Global Death Stranding Concert Tour
As exciting as the game’s release date is, equally exciting news is the concert tour of Death Stranding. This concert tour will take place in 19 countries, and you can enjoy the iconic music of the game through live performances. This concert series will start on November 8, 2025, and will be an unforgettable memory for fans.
PlayStation 5 Exclusive
Death Stranding 2 is coming to PlayStation 5 for its initial release, but there is still speculation that the game could be released on Xbox or PC. The possibilities are plentiful now that Kojima Productions owns the Death Stranding IP. This is the best option for playing the game on PS5. The game is set to be a blockbuster due to its storytelling, visuals, gameplay mechanics, and music.
