Last month, wereportedthat legendary game maker Hideo Kojima would be hosting a Death Stranding 2: On the Beach panel at SXSW 2025 this weekend.
We’re guessing, given Kojima’s presence at the panel, that this is where the Death Stranding 2 release date will be revealed, but it seems there’s more than that awaiting players.
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It’s Rumored Death Stranding 2 Release Date Won’t Be The Only Thing Revealed This Weekend
According to reliable leakerbillbil-kun, Kojima won’t just reveal the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach this weekend at SXSW 2025, but we’ll also be getting a reveal of the various physical editions that’ll be available for the game.
Aside from a physical Standard Edition, there will also be a Collector’s Edition that will cost over $200, and will be available in the US and EU markets.
Unfortunately, what’s included in that $230 price point isn’t known just yet, but you can bet it’ll house something neat, given it’s Kojima, after all.
For reference, the original Death Stranding PS4 Collector’s Edition was priced at $200 when it launched. It housed a steel bookcase, a Ludens Nendoroid mini figure, a Bridges cargo case, a BB Pod statue, and other in-game items.
Could we be seeing new figures or something similar? Given the price, I wouldn’t expect anything less. Remember, while the info comes from a very reliable leaker, it’s still not an official announcement, so treat this bit of news with a pinch of salt.
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Here’s the Death Stranding 2 SXSW 2025 panel info:
Even if it’s a weekend, expect fireworks from the panel given Kojima’s penchant for dramatics and whatnot. Chances are, the different versions, pre-order bonuses and more will be revealed, which means pre-orders for the game should start that day as well.
With last month’sDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach rating in South Korea surfacing, that was an indication the release date announcement was imminent, and it seems we’re a few days away from that happening.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is in development exclusively for the PS5, though we’re expecting it to make its way to PC at a later date.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the upcoming sequel from Hideo Kojima for Death Stranding. As mysterious and inscrutable as the first game was leading up to launch, details are sparse on this bizarre open-world exploration game.
