Death Stranding 2 panel coming to SXSW 2025

Today, Kojima Productions revealed they're coming to SXSW 2025, and they're bringing Death Stranding 2: On The Beach with them. Nothing else is known, but Hideo Kojima will be presenting on behalf of his studio. Also, he's recently been editing a trailer, which could be shown at the panel. With a PlayStation State of Play this week and SXSW on March 9th, there are plenty of spaces to see more of Death Stranding 2. Check out the news below.

February 11th, 2025 – KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in collaboration with PlayStation, will host the DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Special Panel at the SXSW® 2025 festival in Austin, Texas on March 9th. At the Special Panel, Hideo Kojima will discuss and share new details about DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, the upcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed DEATH STRANDING video game, arriving exclusively on PlayStation®5 later this year.

Showcase Information 

Event: PlayStation® Presents DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Special Panel 

Game Title: “DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH”   

Stage Date and Time: March 9th, 2025 @ 4PM (CDT) 

Location Information: Ballroom D SXSW 

Tune into the livestream: details to be confirmed soon! 

SXSW Event Information: here  

SXSW Badge Information: here  

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS will also host an exclusive pop-up shop at SXSW which will feature the latest DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH merchandise, as well as exclusive items that will be available only at SXSW. More information on the pop-up shop will be confirmed shortly. Stay tuned for more updates! 

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A Hideo Kojima game, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH embarks on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH sees Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Troy Baker return to Hideo Kojima’s genre defying universe. They will be joined by Elle Fanning, Shioli Kutsuna, and Academy Award-winning film director George Miller. View the latest trailer here.

Fans eager to get a deeper understanding of Hideo Kojima and get a behind the scenes look at the original DEATH STRANDING, be sure to check out the documentary, HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS available on Disney+. Watch the trailer here.

Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more Death Stranding 2: On The Beach news and info!