The much-anticipated reveal of *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* began with a captivating ten-minute trailer, culminating in the announcement of the game's official release date. Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece is slated to hit the shelves on June 26, 2025, and will be available exclusively on the PS5.
In addition to the thrilling trailer, the developers shared exciting pre-order details. Starting next Monday, March 17, fans can secure their copies. The standard digital edition is priced at $70, while the expanded edition will set you back $80. For those looking for something more tangible, a collector's physical edition will be available for $230.
Describing the trailer as stunning barely scratches the surface. The visual spectacle is complemented by an exquisite soundtrack, with Hideo Kojima selecting a track by Woodkid to elevate the atmosphere to new heights.
As the trailer played, the live chat buzzed with thousands of viewers drawing parallels to "Rumbling" from *Attack on Titan* and Snake from *Metal Gear Solid*. We were treated to glimpses of intriguing new characters and teasers of epic action sequences. The enigmatic tagline, "We Shouldn't Have Connected," leaves us with more questions than answers, but we won't have to wait long to unravel the mystery—summer 2025 is just around the corner.