Death Stranding 2 Release Date Revealed Alongside New Trailer and Concert Tour

Earlier today during a panel at SXSW, Hideo Kojima took the stage, also joined by Norman Reedus, Troy Baker and Woodkid and revealed a new look at the upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

The 10+ minute trailer, which was edited by Kojima himself fit right in line with what we’ve seen in previous trailers for both the original Death Stranding, and it’s sequel. It’s full of weird but intriguing concepts, introduces even more new characters played by noteable Hollywood actors and leaves us with many more questions than answers. As well as a fairly clear nod to Kojima’s previous Metal Gear Solid titles. I’m keen to see how this new character of Neil will be used within the game. Right now, it all has me so invested in uncovering what exactly is going on after the events of the first game, where it seems we’re going to be dealing with the ramifications of connecting the world based on the ominous questions the trailer asks.

Also revealed was a look at Death Strandin 2’s Collector’s Edition which will be available for preorder starting next week on the 17th of March.

It contains a large a detailed statue of the recently revealed Magellan Man, which is sure to look amazing on any desk.

The full contents include:

Full Game Digital Download

Collector’s Box

48-hour Early Access to the Game

15” Magellan Man Statue

3” Dollman Figurine

Art Cards

Letter from Hideo Kojima

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]

Patch 70: Quokka

Patch 71: Chiral Feline

Patch 72: Why Me?

Pre-Order Bonus

Custom Hologram: Quokka (EARLY UNLOCK)

Battle Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

Boost Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

Bokka Skeleton: Silver [Lv1, Lv2, Lv3]

Before the panel wrapped up, it was also revealed that there will be a worldwide Death Stranding musical orchestra tour titled Death Stranding Strands of Harmony kicking off later this year.

Officially described as:

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.

The Strands of Harmony World Tour will premiere on November 8th 2025, the 6th anniversary of the release of DEATH STRANDING.