Solid Snake Appears in Death Stranding 2 Trailer

The much-anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2, unveiled an exciting new trailer during the South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025 event, sparking discussions about a new character that bears a striking resemblance to Metal Gear's iconic Solid Snake. Dive into the details about Death Stranding 2's release date and pre-order information.

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) at the SXSW event on March 9, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The game's director, Hideo Kojima, kicked off the panel with an engaging 10-minute trailer that offered glimpses into the new narrative arcs and gameplay dynamics of DS2. The trailer emphasized the game's ongoing exploration of human connectivity in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Kojima was accompanied by 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 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 notice Neil's resemblance to Solid Snake, particularly due to his similar headband.

This observation was not lost on Kojima himself, who had previously highlighted on Instagram in July 2020 that Marinelli, when wearing a bandana, strikingly resembles Solid Snake. The faction led by Neil is poised to play a significant role in the narrative of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. For the latest updates and in-depth information on the game, be sure to visit our detailed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!