Hideo Kojima’s latest Death Stranding 2 trailer is here, with a confirmed June release
A Collector’s Edition has also been revealed for the PS5 sequel, and details on a global music tour
Kojima Productions has premiered a new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer, and confirmed a PS5 release date of June 26, 2025.
The trailer – which is embedded above – was premiered during a panel at the SXSW 2025 festival in Austin, Texas on Sunday.
During the panel, Kojima Productions also announced Digital Deluxe ($80) and Collector’s Edition versions of the PS5 sequel, which will include early access to the game on June 24.
The Collector’s Edition – which will cost $230 – will include a 15-inch statue, Dollman figurine, art cards and letter from Kojima, as well as various in-game rewards.
Kojima Productions also announced it will be launching a music tour featuring music from both Death Stranding games, which will be touring worldwide starting in November.
‘Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony’ will visit Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, Newark, Boston, Toronto, Montreal, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Yokohama, Osaka, and Sydney. Tickets will be available on the official website.
Death Stranding 2 was first announced in December 2022. Its reveal trailer confirmed that Norman Reedus, who portrayed protagonist Sam Bridges in the original, would be returning alongside Léa Seydoux, who played the character Fragile. In addition, the Death Stranding 2 cast includes Troy Baker and Ellie Fanning.
“Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA,” reads a synopsis for the sequel. “Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?”
Sony published the original Death Stranding for PS4 in November 2019, and 505 Games released it for PC in July 2020. A Director’s Cut hit PS5 in 2021 and PC the following year. An Xbox version was shadow dropped last year.
The original game has been played by more than 16 million people across all platforms, including subscription services like PlayStation Plus and PC Game Pass, according to Kojima Productions.
The company announced in 2023 that it’s planning to work with A24 to bring a live-action film adaptation of Death Stranding to the big screen.
Gallery: New Death Stranding 2 screens
