Hideo Kojima's highly anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, has reached a major milestone by going gold. This means the game is finalized and prepared for its exclusive PlayStation 5 release on June 26, 2025. Following the success of the original title, fans worldwide are eager to continue Sam Porter Bridges' journey through Kojima's uniquely haunting vision of connection and isolation.

The development journey for Death Stranding 2 has been shrouded in mystery, with Sony carefully selecting its release window to avoid clashing with other major PlayStation exclusives. While pre-orders became available shortly after the June date was announced, Kojima recently took to social media to confirm the gold status – a significant reassurance that the game won't face last-minute delays.

Sony has unveiled a stunning Death Stranding 2-themed DualSense controller, featuring Drawbridge's iconic insignia and motto in vibrant orange. This collector's item will be available exclusively through the PlayStation Store, with pre-orders opening on May 22 and shipping coinciding with the game's launch. Priced at $84.99, this limited edition controller is sure to become a prized possession for fans.

While Kojima has confirmed he won't direct a potential Death Stranding 3, he's expressed interest in passing the torch to another team should the franchise continue. Following Death Stranding 2's release, Kojima Productions will shift focus to OD, their collaborative horror project with filmmaker Jordan Peele.

The original Death Stranding proved to be a commercial and critical success, eventually making its way to PC after its PlayStation debut. Many are now speculating when – not if – the sequel will follow suit, though Sony and Kojima Productions remain tight-lipped about any potential PC port.