Solid Snake Spotted in Death Stranding 2 Trailer?

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Death Stranding 2 Details Unveiled at SXSW 2025

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

Kojima Productions, in collaboration with Sony, unveiled the much-anticipated release date for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach during the South by Southwest (SXSW) event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The panel, led by DS2 Director Hideo Kojima, kicked off with an engaging 10-minute trailer, offering glimpses into new story arcs and gameplay mechanics. The trailer emphasized the game's ongoing exploration of human connectivity within a post-apocalyptic setting.

Joining Kojima on stage were PlayStation's Global Content Communications Manager Kristen Zitan, and key actors from the game including Norman Reedus reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges, Troy Baker, and the French Music Director and Designer Woodkid. The trailer introduced a compelling new character, Neil, portrayed by Luca Marinelli, who leads a mysterious faction. Fans were quick to note Neil's striking resemblance to Metal Gear's Solid Snake, particularly due to his similar headband.

Kojima himself acknowledged this resemblance in a July 2020 Instagram post, highlighting how Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, strikingly resembles Solid Snake. This new faction, led by Neil, is poised to play a significant role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. To keep up with the latest developments and ensure you don't miss out on pre-order opportunities, be sure to check out our detailed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!