This summer brings exciting news about *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, revealed during a panel by Kristen Zitani. The game is set for release on June 26, 2025, with pre-orders starting March 17. A collector’s edition will be available, priced at €249.99, featuring a Digital Deluxe Edition without a physical copy. A recent trailer introduced new characters, including a mysterious doctor played by Debra Wilson, set to the music of Woodkid’s “To The Wilder.”
Exciting News for Summer: Death Stranding 2 on the Horizon
This summer, we have thrilling updates regarding Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, thanks to a panel led by Kristen Zitani. She recently showcased a fantastic trailer crafted by Hideo Kojima, which brings us two key announcements.
First and foremost, we have a confirmed release date: mark your calendars for June 26, 2025, with pre-orders commencing on March 17. Additionally, a collector’s edition is on the way, although it comes with a slight disappointment.
While the collector’s edition includes some exciting extras and in-game bonuses, it notably lacks a physical copy of the game. Instead, it features a Digital Deluxe Edition that grants players two days of early access, allowing gameplay as of June 24. However, this comes at a steep price of €249.99, which might raise some eyebrows. Here’s what the collector’s edition offers:
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes:
- The pre-order bonus featuring
- A silver combat Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A silver speed Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A silver Bokka Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A unique Quokka hologram (also unlockable later in the game)
- A gold combat Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A gold speed Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A gold Bokka Skeleton (LV1, LV2, LV3)
- A machine gun (MP Bullets) LV1 (also unlockable later in the game)
- Patches: “70: Quokka”, “71: Chiral Feline” and “72: Why me?”
- The pre-order bonus featuring
- A 7.62 cm Dollman figurine
- A 38.1 cm Magellan Man statuette
- Artwork cards
- A personal letter from Hideo Kojima
If you are only interested in the Digital Deluxe Edition, it will be available for €89.99, while the standard edition will retail for €79.99.
Unveiling a Fresh Cast of Characters
Prior to these announcements, we were treated to a captivating 10-minute video brimming with unprecedented imagery and fresh content, all set to the enchanting tunes of Woodkid’s “To The Wilder”.
As is often the case, understanding the intricacies presented requires a keen eye. Viewers are encouraged to watch the trailer multiple times to uncover connections and meanings. The questions raised by this trailer seem to be endless, far outnumbering the answers.
Among the exciting revelations are new characters, such as a mysterious Doctor portrayed by Debra Wilson, known for her roles in Star Wars Jedi, God of War Ragnarok, and Suicide Squad: Kill the…