From Deluxe to Collector: All you need to know about the different editions of Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima's next big PlayStation 5 title, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, launches June 26, 2025. But if you can’t wait that long, some editions let you play the game early. With three versions available: Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition. Here's a quick and easy guide to help you decide.

Death Stranding 2 Standard Edition: $70/Rs. 4,999

The Standard Edition is priced at $70 globally and Rs. 4,999 in India. It’s the most basic version and great for players who just want to enjoy the game. You’ll still get some in-game cosmetic items like:

• Silver-colored Skeleton gear (Battle, Boost, and Bokka versions)
• A Quokka hologram

These don’t offer any gameplay advantage, but they add some flair as you move through the world.

Death Stranding 2 Digital Deluxe Edition: $80/Rs. 5,999

For $80/Rs. 5,999, the Digital Deluxe Edition is perfect for those who want a bit more. It includes:

• 48-hour early access (starts June 24 at 12 a.m. ET)
• Gold-colored Skeleton gear
• Machine Gun with MP Bullets (unlocked early)
• Cosmetic backpack patches

This edition gives you a small edge thanks to the early weapon unlock, and the early access means you can play the game two days before its official launch.

Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition: $230

The Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition is the most expensive at $230, the pricing for this edition in India is yet to be announced. Along with all the digital content from the Deluxe Edition, it comes with real-world items:

• A 15-inch Magellan Man statue
• A 3-inch Dollman figurine
• Art cards
• A letter from Hideo Kojima himself
• Collector’s box

This one’s for the die-hard Kojima fans or collectors who love physical merchandise.

What to expect from Death Stranding 2??

?Death Stranding 2 builds on its predecessor with these major upgrades:

• Improved Combat & Stealth: Includes new gadgets, refined enemy AI, and more tactical options?
• Exploration & Environments: Open-world settings like Mexico and Australia, with weather events like sandstorms, avalanches, and forest fires?
• New Traversal Mechanics: Early vehicle access, monorail construction, and better tools make travel smoother?
• Quality of Life Features: Fast travel, lore codex (Corpus), skill tree (APAS system)?
• Visual & Technical Upgrades: Powered by the Decima Engine with enhanced graphics, dynamic cycles, and immersive DualSense support.?

No matter which edition of Death Stranding 2 you go for, whether it's the budget-friendly Standard, the feature-packed Deluxe, or the collectible-filled Collector's Edition, every path leads to the same epic journey. Prepare to reconnect the world once again when Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.