Death Stranding 2: On the Beach pre-order guide

If you thought the first game was weird, then buckle up

by Cameron Faulkner

Mar 17, 2025, 2:33 PM UTC

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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.

Image: Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be available in disc form from various retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, 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: On the Beach standard edition

$70

$70 at Best Buy $70 at GameStop $70 at Amazon

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

Image: Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment

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: On The Beach digital deluxe edition

$80

$80 at PlayStation

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.

Image: Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment

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.