Hideo Kojima took the stage at SXSW 2025 to unveil new details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including its official release date of June 26, 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a pre-order trailer directed by Kojima himself, confirming that pre-orders will open on March 17.
Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses
Players will have multiple options when purchasing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions.
Collector’s Edition – PHP 11,490 / VND 5,799,000
- Full Game (Digital Download)
- 48-hour Early Access
- 15” Magellan Man Statue
- 3” Dollman Figurine
- Collector’s Box, Art Cards, Letter from Hideo Kojima
- Exclusive in-game items, including:
- Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlock
- Battle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- Various patches
Collector’s Edition Pre-Order Bonuses:
- Quokka Hologram
- Silver versions of the Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons
Digital Deluxe Edition – PHP 3,490 / VND 1,799,000
- Full Game (Digital Download)
- 48-hour Early Access
- In-game items, including:
- Gold versions of Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons
- Quokka Patch, Chiral Feline Patch, and Why Me? Patch
Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonuses:
- Quokka Hologram
- Silver versions of the Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons
Standard Edition – PHP 3,490 / VND 1,799,000
- Full Game (Physical or Digital)
Standard Edition Pre-Order Bonuses:
- Quokka Hologram
- Silver versions of the Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons
Death Stranding 2: “Stranding Harmony” Concert Series
Kojima Productions also announced a global concert tour celebrating the music of Death Stranding. The tour will begin on November 8, 2025, at the Sydney Opera House, with more dates to follow worldwide.
New Screenshots Released
To mark the SXSW 2025 Special Panel, Kojima Productions shared new in-game screenshots, providing a fresh look at the highly anticipated sequel.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on June 26, 2025, with pre-orders opening on March 17. Stay tuned for more details on availability from local retailers and online platforms.
