"The Spitting Image Of Solid Snake" Appeared In Death Stranding 2's New Trailer

The drop of a new 10-minute trailer for Death Stranding 2 is like throwing a bomb at the community — not only because it showcases the game's stunning cinematics and gameplay with a focus on gunplay or announces the release date but also introduces a mysterious character named Neil, who makes many shout out Solid Snake from Kojima's representative works, the Metal Gear franchise. 

Neil is portrayed by Italian actor Luca Marinelli, someone who impressed Kojima four years ago with his excellent performance as a villain in They Call Me Jeeg Robot. The famous Japanese game director straightforwardly said, "I think if he donned a bandana, he'd be the spitting image of Solid Snake!"

Coincidentally, in the new trailer, he puts on a bandana at around the 8-minute 32-second mark, which is such a signature look for the iconic Metal Gear character that it made fans' hearts race and jokingly said, "Stranding Snake is here." "This is an artistic freedom that the industry rarely allows. Absolute legend," commented a fan. 

The sequel to the 2019 Death Stranding game was announced in December 2022, and Hideo Kojima once said that he rewrote the script for the sequel from scratch because of the pandemic. It is said to feature the most advanced photo mode ever, which is not only fun but also has some impact on the game's story. 

Death Stranding 2 will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26 for $69.99. Those who purchase the Digital Deluxe ($79.99) or Collector's Edition ($229.99) will gain two days of early access and can enjoy the game on June 24. Pre-orders will be open next week starting from March 17.