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Death Stranding 2 Details Unveiled at SXSW 2025
10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Highlights New Characters and Gameplay
Kojima Productions and Sony unveiled the much-anticipated 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 into new story elements and gameplay mechanics. The trailer reinforced the game's focus on themes of human connectivity set against a backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world.
Joining Kojima were PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and key actors from DS2, including Norman Reedus reprising 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 iconic character, Solid Snake, especially due to the similar headband.
This observation was further validated by Hideo Kojima himself, who in a July 2020 Instagram post remarked on how Luca Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, strikingly resembles Solid Snake. This new faction, led by Neil, is poised to have a significant impact on 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 insights on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach below!
