Death Stranding 2 is the continuation of Komija's Death Stranding franchise, bringing back a familiar face in Sam Porter (played by Norman Reedus). The release looks to continue the story surrounding the courier and the many dangers the Chiral Network faces.

Many expected the Death Stranding 2 release date’s reveal at Tokyo Game Show this year. While a date wasn’t announced, director Hideo Kojima reassured fans the upcoming sequel has a set date that will be revealed next year.

In short: it’s out in 2025, it’s called On the Beach, and it looks wonderfully weird

On the Beach during a special stage presentation at the Tokyo Game Show. We expected the presentation would end with a release date reveal, but due to "unforeseen circumstances" this did not happen. Death Stranding 2 is "only about 30-40%" complete During a special stage presentation for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach,

According to Eurogamer, Hideo Kojima has stated that he is aware of the release date for Death Stranding 2; however, "unforeseen circumstances" are keeping him from revealing it. During the Tokyo Game Show,

A brand-new actor from one of Hideo Kojima's favorite anime series of 2022 will appear in the anticipated PS5 release of Death Stranding 2.

During Tokyo Game Show 2024, Hideo Kojima shared an extensive update on Death Stranding 2, revealing that there's still a lot of work to do but that it's still on pace for 2025.