Solid Snake: Death Stranding 2 Trailer Appearance Confirmed?

The much-anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2, has unveiled a thrilling new trailer that has fans buzzing with excitement. The trailer, showcased during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 in Austin, Texas, hints at the introduction of a character strikingly similar to Metal Gear's iconic Solid Snake. Dive into the details of Death Stranding 2's release date and pre-order information right here.

Death Stranding 2 Details Unveiled at SXSW 2025

10-Minute Pre-Order Trailer Highlights New Characters and Gameplay

Kojima Productions and Sony officially announced the release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) on March 9, 2025, during the SXSW event. The visionary director Hideo Kojima kicked off the panel with an engaging 10-minute trailer, offering a glimpse into new story elements and dynamic gameplay footage. The trailer underscores the game's continued exploration of human connectivity in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Joining Kojima on the panel were PlayStation’s Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and key actors from DS2, including Norman Reedus reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges, Troy Baker, and the multi-talented French Music Director and Designer Woodkid. The trailer introduced a new character, Neil, portrayed by Luca Marinelli, who leads a mysterious faction. Fans were quick to notice Neil's uncanny resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, especially due to the character's distinctive headband.

Hideo Kojima himself acknowledged this similarity in an Instagram post from July 2020, noting that Marinelli bears a striking resemblance to Solid Snake when wearing a bandana. This new faction, led by Neil, is poised to play a pivotal role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. For the latest updates and in-depth coverage on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach below!