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Death Stranding 2 Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses: Full Breakdown


Death Stranding 2
Credit: Death Stranding 2/Hideo Kojima

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to launch on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5, with pre-orders live right now. Here’s a full breakdown of all editions and pre-order bonuses you can expect.


Pre-Order Bonuses (All Editions)

No matter which edition you go for, pre-ordering before June 25, 2025 will get you these in-game digital goodies:

  • Battle Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3): Gear for Sam, most likely giving you a combat edge.

  • Boost Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3): Helps with faster movement.

  • Bokka Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3): Boosts carrying capacity or stability.

  • Custom Hologram: Quokka (Early Unlock): Just a fun decorative hologram that will be unlockable later for non-pre-order players.

These bonuses apply to both digital and physical versions.


Editions of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

1. Standard Edition

  • Price: $69.99 USD

  • Formats: Physical & Digital

  • What You Get:

    • The base game

    • All pre-order bonuses listed above

Details: This is your no-frills version of the game, available at major retailers like Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and of course, the PlayStation Store.


2. Digital Deluxe Edition

  • Price: $79.99 USD

  • Format: Digital only

  • Includes:

    • Base game

    • All pre-order bonuses

    • 48-hour early access (either June 23 or June 24, depending on your region)

    • Extra in-game items like:

      • Machine Gun (MP Bullets) Lv1 (early unlock)

      • Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons – Gold versions (Lv1–Lv3)

      • Cosmetic patches: Quokka, Chiral Feline, and Why Me?

Details: Only available via the PlayStation Store.


3. Collector’s Edition

  • Price: $229.99 USD

  • Format: Physical (includes a digital game code, not a disc)

  • What’s Inside:

    • Base game (digital download)

    • All pre-order bonuses

    • 48-hour early access

    • All Digital Deluxe in-game items

    • Physical collectibles:

      • 15-inch Magellan Man Statue: A striking figure inspired by Kojima’s signature style. designed under Yoji Shinkawa’s supervision.

      • 3-inch Dollman Figurine

      • Art Cards

      • Letter from Hideo Kojima

      • Collector’s Box for all your treasures

Details: Sold via PlayStation Direct and select retailers, this one's for the hardcore fans and collectors. While it doesn’t come with a physical disc, the limited-edition items definitely make up for it.


Additional Info

Retailer Availability:

  • Standard Edition: Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, PlayStation Store

  • Digital Deluxe: Only at PlayStation Store

  • Collector’s Edition: Available on PlayStation Direct in the US, UK, and across select European countries.

Cool Extras:

  • Limited Edition DualSense Controller: Priced at $84.99 and available for pre-order through PlayStation Direct (US only).

  • Hamilton x Death Stranding 2 Watch: A luxury $1,500 collaboration, not included in any edition—purely for those looking to flex their fandom.


Platform: PS5 exclusive at launch. A PC version might follow later, much like the first game. No word yet on any Xbox release.


Hideo Kojima has a reputation for going all-out with collector’s merch—and Death Stranding 2 doesn’t disappoint. If you remember the original’s life-size BB Pod or Ludens keychain, you’ll know what to expect. This time around, we’ve got that stunning $1,500 Hamilton watch, crafted with Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, plus a themed DualSense controller for added flair.


According to PlayStation’s official store, all pre-order bonuses will show up automatically in your in-game inventory when you start playing.


Oh, and in case you're wondering about the download size—Death Stranding 2: On the Beach weighs in at a hefty 91.476GB, nearly double the size of the original game. The good news? You can now preload the game ahead of launch so you're ready to hit the beach the moment it's live.

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