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 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 Unveils 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. DS2 Director Hideo Kojima kicked off the panel with an engaging 10-minute trailer that offered glimpses of new story elements and gameplay footage. The trailer emphasizes the continuation of the theme of human connectivity in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Hideo Kojima was accompanied by PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, as well as DS2 actors Norman Reedus, who reprises his role as Sam Porter Bridges, 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.
Kojima himself acknowledged this resemblance in an Instagram post from July 2020, noting that Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, looks remarkably like Solid Snake. The new faction led by Neil is set to play a pivotal 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. Stay tuned for the latest updates and more information by checking out our detailed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!
