Death Stranding 2 unveiled an exciting new trailer featuring a character that strikingly resembles Metal Gear's iconic Solid Snake. Dive into the details about Death Stranding 2's release date and pre-order information to stay ahead of the curve.

Death Stranding 2 Details Unveiled at SXSW 2025

10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Showcases New Characters and Gameplay

Kojima Productions and Sony set the stage for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The game's director, Hideo Kojima, kicked off the panel with a captivating 10-minute trailer, offering glimpses into new story elements and gameplay footage. The trailer reaffirmed DS2's focus on themes of human connectivity within a post-apocalyptic setting.

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 note Neil's striking resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, particularly due to his similar headband.

This observation was further validated by Kojima himself, who in a July 2020 Instagram post, remarked on Marinelli's uncanny resemblance to Solid Snake when wearing a bandana. The new faction led by Neil is poised to play a significant role in 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 up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach below!