Solid Snake Spotted in Death Stranding 2 Trailer

The excitement around Death Stranding 2 reached new heights with the release of a new trailer that hints at a character strikingly similar to Metal Gear's iconic Solid Snake. Dive in to discover the latest on Death Stranding 2's release date and how you can pre-order this eagerly awaited sequel.

Death Stranding 2 Details Revealed at SXSW 2025

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

Kojima Productions, in collaboration with Sony, unveiled the much-anticipated release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (DS2) at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The event kicked off with a compelling 10-minute trailer presented by DS2 Director Hideo Kojima, showcasing fresh narrative elements and gameplay that promise to deepen the theme 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 acclaimed 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 spot Neil's resemblance to Solid Snake, especially given his similar headband.

Kojima himself acknowledged this resemblance in an Instagram post from July 2020, where he noted that Marinelli, when donning a bandana, bore a striking likeness to Solid Snake. This new faction, led by Neil, is set to play a pivotal role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively for the PlayStation 5. To keep up with all the latest developments on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!