When PlayStation and Kojima Productions announced that there would be a special panel for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at SXSW,many assumed that we would be getting a release date for the game. Alongside Norman Reedus, Troy Baker, and Woodkid, Kojima discussed and shared new details about the highly, anticipated sequel. The panel also revealed a new trailer, pre-order details, and a release date for the game. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on June 26. 2025.

On Twitter/X, Kojima released a message talking about the trailer. “The latest trailer for DEATH STRANDING 2 ON THE BEACH has been released. I edited it myself, keeping in mind the worldview, era, themes, story, characters, gameplay, music, connections to the previous work, and its evolution as a sequel. I’ve incorporated various hints and pieces into it. Please enjoy the time leading up to the release by watching it multiple times and pondering over it.”

In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, “embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam-with companions by his side-sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles, and a haunting question: should we have connected?”

Pre-orders for the game are set to begin on March 17. There are three editions that players will be able to choose from.

The Digital Standard Edition costs $69.99 and includes the full game as a digital download and:

• Quokka Hologram
• Battle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)
• Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)
• Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)

The Digital Deluxe Edition cost $79.99 and features everything you would get in the Digital Standard Edition plus 48 hours early access to the game and other in-game items:

• 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)
• Quokka Patch
• Chiral Feline Patch
• Why Me? Patch

The Collector’s Edition will cost $229.99 and will include everything in both the Standard and Deluxe Editions plus the Collector’s Box, 15″ Magellan Man Statue, 3″ Dollman figurine, Art cards, and a letter from Hideo Kojima.

Kojima Productions also announced the Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour which is set to premiere on the 6th anniversary of the release of the first game, November 8, 2025 in Sydney. From then until March 28, 2026, the tour will visit 19 locations around the world:

• Nov 8, 2025 – Sydney
• Nov 16, 2025 – London
• Nov 22, 2025 – Los Angeles
• Nov 28, 2025 – Shanghai
• Nov 30, 2025 – Bangkok
• Dec 2, 2025 – Singapore
• Dec 6, 2025 – Seoul
• Dec 13, 2025 – Newark
• Jan 15, 2026 – Berlin
• Jan 17, 2026 – Paris
• Jan 19, 2026 – Milan
• Feb 4, 2026  – Seattle
• Feb 7, 2026 – Chicago
• Feb 23, 2026 – Yokohama
• Feb 28, 2026 – Osaka
• Mar 7, 2026 – Austin
• Mar 9, 2026 – Boston
• Mar 26, 2026 – Montreal
• Mar 28, 2026 – Toronto

DEATH STRANDING Strands of Harmony is experience an orchestra and singers perform the most unforgettable songs from the series by Ludvig Forssell, Low Roar and other artists, while synchronized HD videos play on screen to relive Sam Porter Bridges’ encounters, farewells, fierce battles, joys, and sorrows—allowing audiences to relive the stories of DEATH STRANDING and DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH through music.

Tickets go on sale March 12.