Hideo Kojima, the visionary game designer, is back at it again with another Death Stranding 2 trailer, and this time, it’s almost certain—a new trailer is on the horizon.

Kojima recently took to Twitter, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of himself deep in work mode, using an Astro Bot PlayStation 5 controller while editing something that looks suspiciously like a new trailer. His caption? "Trailer editing and game building." That’s all it took for the Death Stranding 2 fanbase to go into full hype mode.

It makes sense, too. The game, officially titled Death Stranding 2 release date is set for 2025 and recent developments suggest we’re getting closer to a confirmed launch date. Recently, the game received a rating from Brazil, meaning its likely nearing completion, and many speculate that Kojima will share more information during his SXSW panel on March 9 after Sony’s February State of Play leaving it out.

Death Stranding 2 starring Norman Reedus as Sam is set to release with supporting roles by Elle Fanning and Léa Seydoux. Kojima already showed some pieces of a long version of a scene with Sam and Fragile, which has sparked rumors about a full trailer coming out soon.

With Kojima’s history of cryptic marketing, fans are bracing for something big. The only question is: How weird is this next trailer going to be?

FAQs

Is Death Stranding 2 coming?

Death Stranding 2 is set to release for the PlayStation 5 in 2025, thus Kojima Productions must be nearing the end of the production process at this point.

Why is Sam so old in Death Stranding 2?

Sam's aging could be due to his status as a repatriate. Sam's existence in the universe of Death Stranding, like Snake's in Metal Gear, is unnatural.

Which characters will be in Death Stranding 2?

Major Death Stranding characters, such as Sam, Fragile, and Higgs, return in Death Stranding 2.