Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Gameplay Revealed, PS5 Launch Date Announced

Game launches for PS5 on June 26

First Look at Gameplay and Dynamic Music

Kojima Productions has unveiled a gameplay clip for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach during a recent live stream. The footage showcases:

Exploration with a unique, vertically layered soundtrack by Woodkid that evolves with the player's actions
An intense sequence where protagonist Sam faces off against Neil in a surreal world

Release Date and Special Editions

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. Read the official announcement.

Collector’s and Digital Deluxe Editions

Collector's Edition:
- 48-hour early access
- Exclusive in-game items
- Magellan Man statue
- Dollman figurine
- Art cards
- Letter from Hideo Kojima
- Collector's box
Digital Deluxe Edition:
- 48-hour early access
- In-game items
Pre-Order Bonuses:
- All pre-orders include four unique in-game items (different from collector's and deluxe editions)

Star-Studded Cast

The game features an impressive lineup, including:

Norman Reedus
Léa Seydoux
Troy Baker
George Miller
Fatih Akin
Elle Fanning
Shioli Kutsuna
Nicolas Winding Refn
Luca Marinelli
Alissa Jung

A Brief History of Death Stranding

Original game launched for PlayStation 4 in November 2019
PC version arrived via Steam in July 2020 after a delay caused by COVID-19
Director’s Cut for PlayStation 5 released in September 2021, with a PC launch following in March 2022 through Steam and the Epic Games Store

Beyond Games: Film and Animation Projects

A film adaptation is in development at Hammerstone Studios (Barbarian, Bill and Ted Face the Music)
In a recent interview with Vogue Japan, Hideo Kojima confirmed that a Death Stranding animation is underway, though it's unclear if it's Japanese anime
Kojima Productions opened a new division in Los Angeles in 2021, focusing on music, television, and film

Source: Kojima Productions’ YouTube channel