Death Stranding 2: On the Beach pre-order guide

During a SXSW 2025 event, Hideo Kojima of Kojima Productions showed off a new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PlayStation 5, which included a long-awaited release date. It’ll be washing ashore on June 26, almost six years after the launch of its predecessor. While we’re still waiting for a true deep […]

Mar 17, 2025 - 15:39

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach pre-order guide

A screenshot from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach showing Sam Porter Bridges (portrayed by Norman Reedus) standing at the edge of a mountain ridge, overlooking it with a baby strapped to his chest.

During a SXSW 2025 event, Hideo Kojima of Kojima Productions showed off a new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PlayStation 5, which included a long-awaited release date. It’ll be washing ashore on June 26, almost six years after the launch of its predecessor. While we’re still waiting for a true deep dive into the game’s new mechanics, setting, and characters, it’s great to have a date locked in for what will almost certainly be a memorable and kooky experience.

Pre-orders have gone live for multiple editions of the game, both physical and digital, including a pricey collector’s edition that’s available only through PlayStation’s direct-to-consumer site. We have all of the details below, so scroll down to find the best fit for you budget and level of fandom for the series.

Death Stranding 2 (standard edition)

An image showing what’s included with the standard edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. You’ll get three silver-tier skeletons that can be equipped to make toting gear easier (especially in the early game), plus a custom hologram of a Quokka creature.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be available in disc form from various retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, and through PlayStation itself. This $69.99 version is light on pre-order extras, although it will grant you some cosmetics to unlock. You’ll get three silver-tier skeletons that can be equipped to make toting gear easier (especially in the early game), plus a custom hologram of a Quokka creature.

Death Stranding 2 (Digital Deluxe Edition)

A picture showing what’s included with the digital deluxe edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for the PlayStation 5. It includes the base game, the pre-order extras mentioned above, plus a Machine Gun (level 1), 3 gold-tier skeletons, plus 3 patches for your suit. You’ll also be able to access the game two days before it launches for those who buy the standard edition

The Digital Deluxe Edition of Death Stranding 2 includes the base game and the pre-order extras mentioned above, plus a Machine Gun (level 1), three gold-tier skeletons, plus three patches for your suit. You’ll also be able to access the game two days before it launches for those who buy the standard edition. It costs $79.99.

Death Stranding 2 (Collector’s Edition)

An image showing what’s included in the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach collector’s edition. You’ll get two days of early access to the game. Aside from the full-game download, you’ll get all of the digital items mentioned above, plus a collector’s box containing a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, plus a letter from Hideo Kojima.

For Death Stranding enthusiasts, as well as those who desire the highest-end gear for Kojima Productions’ games, there’s the $229.99 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Collector’s Edition. It’s flush with bonuses, both in-game cosmetics and physical goods. You’ll also get two days of early access to the game. Aside from the full-game download — not a physical copy — you’ll get all of the digital items mentioned above, plus a collector’s box containing a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, and a letter from Hideo Kojima.

This edition is available only at the PlayStation Direct store.