Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – Live Gameplay Demo Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025
The Summer Game Fest 2025 came to an exhilarating close with a special spotlight on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the highly anticipated sequel to Kojima Productions’ mind-bending hit. The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, brought together the creative genius Hideo Kojima, along with voice actors Shioli Kutsuna and Troy Baker, and renowned musician Woodkid for a panel that delved deep into the making of the game.
The panel gave fans an inside look into the creative process behind the game, with Woodkid sharing his experiences composing the hauntingly beautiful music. Meanwhile, Kutsuna and Baker discussed their roles in bringing the new characters to life, offering insights into their interactions with Kojima and the challenges of working on a project of this scale. Clips of the game’s cutscenes were also shown, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the story.
However, the real star of the event was the live gameplay demo. A member of Kojima Productions showcased parts of the game’s early hours, played on the new PlayStation 5 Pro, while Kojima himself narrated the action. Fans were treated to a firsthand look at the game’s stunning graphics and fluid gameplay, all while Kojima’s signature style shone through.
With Death Stranding 2: On The Beach scheduled to launch on June 26, 2025, the panel took care not to spoil too much, but the excitement was palpable. In an era dominated by digital presentations, seeing a live demo like this was a rare treat. Though fans have already gotten a taste of what’s to come, this demo provided a fresh and exciting look at the game in its early stages.
As a part of the global excitement, the event marked the beginning of a worldwide tour, bringing the Death Stranding 2 experience to countries like Australia, Japan, France, England, Korea, Taiwan, China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Italy, between now and November 2025. Details on the tour schedule are still to come, and it will be exciting to see what other surprises await fans who attend in the coming months.