The internet waits for no one, especially not Hideo Kojima. In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the community, the first full hour of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has leaked online. These massive Death Stranding 2 gameplay leaks have arrived just days before the game’s official early access launch, giving fans an unsanctioned and spoiler-heavy look at the highly anticipated sequel.
It’s been a long, weird road getting here. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to officially drop for PlayStation 5 on June 26, with early access kicking off even sooner on June 24. After a series of cryptic trailers, deep-dive previews, and a bombastic showing at Summer Game Fest 2025, the hype has reached a boiling point. But now, thanks to this leak, the floodgates have burst open a little earlier than Sony or Kojima Productions planned.
A Full Hour of Spoilers: What the Leak Shows
Earlier today, a YouTube user by the name of “ariel navarro rg” uploaded the footage. This isn’t some blurry, off-screen recording, either. We’re talking direct-feed, final-build gameplay, complete with cutscenes, menus, and full Spanish voice acting.
The online discussion around these Death Stranding 2 gameplay leaks is already exploding, but we have to throw up a massive SPOILER WARNING. If you want to experience Sam Porter Bridges’ next journey with fresh eyes, we strongly advise you to steer clear. The video contains major story reveals right from the get-go.
While the video is still live as of this writing, you can bet Sony’s legal team is scrambling to pull it down.
Watch the Leaked Death Stranding 2 Gameplay (At Your Own Risk)
If you absolutely can’t wait and don’t mind the spoilers, you can find the footage below. Again, consider this your final warning!
Update: The Video has been taken down by Sony
The timing of these Death Stranding 2 gameplay leaks is wild. The official review embargo is scheduled to lift tomorrow, June 23, at 8:00 AM EDT. That’s when you’ll see a wave of professional reviews and impressions hit the web, giving us a sanctioned look at what Kojima has been cooking up.
Kojima Being Kojima
This leak caps off a wild pre-launch cycle. We recently learned from composer Woodkid that Hideo Kojima actually rewrote huge chunks of the game’s story after playtesters found it “too good.” In his mind, that meant it wasn’t emotionally taxing enough, so he went back to the drawing board to make it more layered and challenging. You have to admire his commitment to being… well, Kojima.
As if that wasn’t enough, it was also confirmed that Talk to Me and Bring Her Back film directors Danny and Michael Philippou have full-on cameos in the game, complete with motion capture and voice work.
With the official launch just around the corner, this leak adds another layer of chaos and excitement to the release.
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