At this year’s SXSW, gaming mastermind Hideo Kojima hit the stage with some special guests to share exciting updates about Kojima Productions’ highly anticipated title, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. One of the biggest reveals was the game’s official release date, set for June 26, 2025. Attendees got the first glimpse of a pre-order trailer, personally directed by Kojima, to celebrate this announcement. The pre-orders go live on March 17, and you can check out the trailer below.
Fans can look forward to several editions of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach when it finally launches. Among these is the standout Collector’s Edition, which will be available through selected global retailers and directly from PlayStation.
Here’s a look at what’s on offer for the different editions:
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Collector’s Edition**
Price: $229.99 USD, €249.99, ¥31,980 JPY
- Complete Digital Download of the Game
- 48-hour Early Game Access
- Exclusive Collector’s Box
- 15” Magellan Man Statue
- 3” Dollman Figurine
- Unique Art Cards
- A Personal Letter from Hideo Kojima
- In-Game Items:
- Early unlock of Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1
- Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons in Gold (LV1 to LV3)
- Special Patches: Quokka, Chiral Feline, and Why Me?
Pre-order bonuses for the Collector’s Edition also include:
- Quokka Hologram
- Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons in Silver (LV1 to LV3)
Let’s dive into another offering:
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Digital Deluxe Edition
Price: $79.99 USD, €89.99, ¥9,980 JPY
- Full Digital Game Download
- 48-hour Early Game Access
- In-Game Items:
- Early unlock of Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1
- Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons in Gold (LV1 to LV3)
- Special Patches: Quokka, Chiral Feline, and Why Me?
Digital Deluxe Edition pre-orders grant:
- Quokka Hologram
- Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons in Silver (LV1 to LV3)
The standard digital version, priced at $69.99 USD, €79.99, ¥8,980 JPY, offers the game and a set of pre-order bonuses that mirror those of the Deluxe Edition.
In addition, Kojima Productions announced a special concert tour named the "Stranding Harmony" Concert Series. This global tour, showcasing a full orchestra playing music from the Death Stranding series, kicks off on November 8, 2025. The inaugural performance will take place at Sydney Opera House, with more dates to follow across the world. More details can be found here.
To keep the excitement alive, new screenshots from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach were also unveiled during the SXSW 2025 Special Panel. These will surely whet fans’ appetites.
Pre-orders start March 17 at 10am local time, with the Collector’s Edition exclusively available through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities within select regions. Players will enjoy free launch day delivery when purchasing directly from PlayStation.
For all your ordering details and more, hop over to direct.playstation.com.
