The excitement surrounding Death Stranding 2 reached new heights with the unveiling of a fresh trailer that introduced a character strikingly reminiscent of Metal Gear's Solid Snake. Dive into the details about Death Stranding 2's release date and pre-order information.
Death Stranding 2 Details Revealed at SXSW 2025
10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Showcases New Characters and Gameplay
Kojima Productions and Sony unveiled the release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) during the South by Southwest (SXSW) event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The event featured a panel led by DS2 Director Hideo Kojima, who kicked things off with a captivating 10-minute trailer. This trailer provided glimpses of new story elements and gameplay, reinforcing the theme of human connectivity in a post-apocalyptic world.
Joining Kojima were PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and key actors from DS2: Norman Reedus, reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges, Troy Baker, and French Music Director and Designer Woodkid. The trailer also introduced a new character, Neil, portrayed by Luca Marinelli, who leads a mysterious faction. Fans were quick to note Neil's striking resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, especially due to the similar headband.
Kojima himself acknowledged this resemblance on an Instagram post in July 2020, where he mentioned that Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, looks remarkably like Solid Snake. This new faction, led by Neil, is poised to have a significant impact on the narrative of Death Stranding 2.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled to launch on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by visiting our detailed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!
