Kojima drops a 10-minute tsunami of gameplay, release dates, and Solid Snake teases—prepare to strand yourself on the shores of PS5!

Did Kojima Just Break the Internet? Death Stranding 2 Release Date Revealed!

Brace yourselves, porters! Sony and Kojima Productions just detonated a hype bomb: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is officially hitting PS5 on June 26th, 2025. This seismic announcement arrived courtesy of a Hideo Kojima-helmed SXSW panel, detonating alongside a brand-new, utterly mind-bending 10-minute trailer. [Get ready to question reality.]

"I want to make something different. Not just for the sake of being different, but to create something that people haven't seen before." - Hideo Kojima, probably while planning the Dollman figurine.

Pre-Order Mania Incoming: Secure Your Cargo on March 17th!

Mark your calendars, folks! The pre-order floodgates open on March 17th. But the real treasure lies within the Collector's Edition, promising a tantalizing two-day early access to those who pledge allegiance to the strand.

What Treasures Await in the Collector's Edition?

Prepare to be showered with Kojima-esque extravagance:

• Full PS5 game (digital download)
• A colossal 15" Magellan Man statue [perfect for warding off BTs]
• Art cards [for your Kojima shrine]
• A cryptic Letter from Hideo Kojima [decode at your own risk]
• A baffling 3" Dollman figurine [we have questions]
• Pre-order bonus content [because why not?]
• In-game items (3 patches, 3 skeleton legs, machine gun early unlock) [style and firepower]

New Trailer, New World: What Did We Just Witness?

The trailer isn't just a collection of pretty visuals; it's a dense, layered tapestry of gameplay snippets and tantalizing cutscenes. Expect a barrage of fresh faces, including Debra Wilson and...wait for it...a character seemingly ripped straight from Metal Gear Solid, looking suspiciously like Solid Snake himself. Is Kojima playing with our expectations? Absolutely.

Exclusive Shores: A PS5 Pilgrimage

For now, Death Stranding 2 is charting a course solely for the PS5.

The Big Question: Are You Ready to Reconnect?

What are your thoughts on the trailer? Does the Collector's Edition have you reaching for your wallet? Dive into the comments below and share your hype!