The latest trailer for Death Stranding 2 has sparked excitement and speculation among fans, particularly due to a new character that bears a striking resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake. Dive in to discover more about Death Stranding 2: On The Beach's release date and pre-order details.
Death Stranding 2 Details Unveiled at SXSW 2025
10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Highlights New Characters and Gameplay
Kojima Productions, in collaboration with 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 panel, led by DS2 Director Hideo Kojima, kicked off with an engaging 10-minute trailer that offered glimpses of new story elements and gameplay. The trailer reaffirmed the game's focus on themes of human connectivity within a post-apocalyptic setting.
Kojima was joined by PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and key cast members including Norman Reedus, reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges, alongside Troy Baker and French Music Director and Designer Woodkid. The trailer introduced a new character, Neil, portrayed by Luca Marinelli, who leads a mysterious faction. Fans were quick to notice Neil's resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, especially given his similar headband.
This observation was further validated by Kojima himself, who in a July 2020 Instagram post, noted that Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, strikingly resembles Solid Snake. The new faction led by Neil is poised to play a significant role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. To keep abreast of all the latest updates and information about the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!
