The game rumor around the water cooler may finally be coming to an end. Those whispers are getting closer to a roar, thanks to leaks that indicate pre-orders are imminent. This strongly suggests that an announcement for the release date is coming. The hype train is officially gaining its momentum.
Pre-Order Rundown Filters from the Mist
Details of the Death Stranding 2 physical editions have surfaced. Leaker billbil-kun, from reliable sources, revealed these details. This is a good sign that the pre-order gates are about to open. Players seem to have options for a Standard Edition — costing about €79.99 or $69.99 — and a far more extravagant Collector's Edition, priced at an eye-watering $299.99 in the US.
The rest of the Collector's Edition pack is currently blacked out. However, the price alone is a clear warning that it's going to have all the right stuff for veteran fans. Expect the potential for exclusive figurines, art books, miniature BB Pods, or similar creative possibilities, just like the whimsical world in-game.
SXSW 2025: The Stage is Set for a Reveal
The timing of these leaks is interesting. As pre-orders may be available even before the month is over, everyone's attention is now focused on the next SXSW 2025 festival. There’s a special Death Stranding 2 panel this week. It stars Hideo Kojima, Norman Reedus (Sam Porter Bridges), and Troy Baker (Higgs).
This appears to be the ideal opportunity to get a release date from Kojima Productions. A stage shared by Kojima and the leading actors of the game at a big event raises "big announcement" flags. Fans are now tentatively circling March 9th on their calendars, imagining it might finally be the long-awaited date.
Return to the Strand Before the Sequel
If a release date is imminent, now’s a good time to wipe the dust off your copy of the original Death Stranding. Immerse yourself again into its idiosyncratic world. Reconnect with the characters and ready yourself to dive even deeper into the strand-type gameplay when Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is released for PlayStation 5.
For those asking about non-PS5 platforms, a PC port could come later, based on history's evidence with the first game. Xbox players may someday get a shot at this sequel. For now, it’s looking very much like PlayStation gamers are squarely in the driver’s seat for Sam Porter Bridges’ latest trek.
What To Expect: Images of the World
The pieces are lining up into place. Leaks, clues in the 0.1 Days, a leaked KojiPro Resume, and a SXSW panel leave solid impressions that a concrete announcement for Death Stranding 2 is on its way. Be it a release date, a Collector's Edition announcement, more gameplay details, or perhaps even something completely out there, one thing is true. The news drought is coming to an end. We're about to learn more about the world of Death Stranding.
Keep an ear to the ground for announcements. Look for Kojima Productions and PlayStation confirmations. The beach is calling and it could be that much closer than we thought.
