In an unexpected turn of events, the opening sequence of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has made its way online nearly a week before the game's scheduled launch. This unauthorized preview of Death Stranding 2 offers fans an early glimpse into Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece, though it's unlikely to remain available for long given copyright concerns.

Originally unveiled at The Game Awards in December 2022, this highly anticipated sequel from Kojima Productions finally received its official release date earlier this year, with June 26 marked as the day players worldwide can experience Sam Porter Bridges' new journey.

The leak appears to originate from a YouTube channel (@arielnavarrorg) that uploaded the game's first hour of gameplay. While media outlets have had access to review copies, this particular breach seems to stem from a retailer breaking street date rather than a violated NDA. The footage is entirely in Spanish, requiring non-Spanish speakers to rely on YouTube's auto-generated subtitles.

True to Kojima's distinctive style, the leaked content features extensive cinematic sequences, with much of the opening act set in a desert environment previously shown in promotional materials. Early moments include a notification about an available update (version 1.003.000), suggesting the player was using a physical copy offline.

With preloads active since June 17, the base game weighs in at 91.476GB, while the recent update adds 861.7MB. As with its predecessor, Death Stranding 2 launches as a PlayStation exclusive, though PC players might expect a port in early 2026 based on the original's timeline.