Epic Death Stranding 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date, New Gameplay, and Some Serious Metal Gear Vibes

Mar 18,25

Hideo Kojima unveiled a spectacular new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, complete with a confirmed release date.

Death Stranding 2 launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. Digital Deluxe and Collector's Edition purchasers enjoy two days of early access, starting June 24th.

The captivating 10-minute trailer (see below) showcases stunning cinematics, gameplay glimpses, and a character sparking intense speculation: a striking resemblance to Snake from Kojima's iconic Metal Gear series.

PlayLuca Marinelli portrays Neil, a character who, with his bandana and command of a unit of unsettling soldiers wielding assault rifles, evokes strong *Metal Gear* vibes.

Luca Marinelli as Neil, drawing comparisons to Snake.
Further fueling the Metal Gear connection is the Magellan Man, a colossal tar-like creature fused with the DHV Magellan, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rex. (A 15" Magellan Man statue is included in the Collector's Edition.) This imposing figure, piloted mech-style, confronts terrifying, tar-like monsters.

The Magellan Man, echoing Metal Gear Rex.
The standard edition of Death Stranding 2 is priced at $69.99. The Collector's Edition is $229.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99. Pre-orders open March 17th.

A continuation of 2019's Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2 poses the haunting question: "Should We Have Connected?" The official synopsis:

Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam, alongside his companions, embarks on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they navigate a world threatened by otherworldly enemies, obstacles, and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima reshapes the world once more.

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