Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming exclusively for PS5 on June 24 but only if you buy one of the more expensive editions. The standard edition releases June 26. Developed by Kojima Productions, its a sequel to the 2019 original. It will be available in three editions: a standard edition available in physical or digital format, a digital deluxe edition, and a collectors edition that comes with a statue along with other goodies. Read on for pricing, availability, and details about what comes in each edition.Death Stranding 2 Collectors EditionGet it at PS Direct - $229.99The Collectors Edition is exclusive to the PlayStation Direct store. It costs $229.99 and comes with all sorts of cool stuff. Heres what you get:Full Game Digital Download48-hour Early Access to the game (June 24)Collectors Box15 Magellan Man Statue3 Dollman figurineArt cardsLetter from Hideo KojimaIn-game itemsMachine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlockBattle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Quokka PatchChiral Feline PatchWhy Me? PatchDeath Stranding 2 - Standard EditionOut June 26Death Stranding 2: On the Beach$69.99 at Best BuySee it at Amazon - (not yet live)Get it at Best Buy - $69.99Get it at GameStop - $69.99Get it at PS Direct - $69.99Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99If you can live without any of the digital and/or physical extras that come in the pricier versions of the game, or you want a physical copy of it, the standard edition is the way to go. It comes with the game itself, plus the digital preorder bonuses (see below for details on those).Death Stranding 2 - Digital Deluxe EditionGet it at PS Store - $79.99The digital-only deluxe edition comes with a digital copy of the game itself, plus the following extras:48-hour Early Access to the game (June 24)Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlockBattle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Quokka PatchChiral Feline PatchWhy Me? PatchDeath Stranding 2 Preorder BonusPreorder Death Stranding 2, and youll receive the following in-game items:Quokka HologramBattle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Death Stranding: Directors Cut Is on SaleIf you havent played the original, or you want to brush up on it before playing the sequel, heres some good news: its on sale. You can get the directors cut version on Steam on sale for $16 at Green Man Gaming. The PlayStation version isnt on sale anywhere in physical format, but the PS4 (non-Directors Cut) version is included with PS Plus Extra.What is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?PlayDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach is a direct sequel to the 2019 original. It takes place 11 months after the birth of the UCA, when the world has been connected, deliveries have been automated, and a new faction is rising up. I hesitate to describe what the game may or may not be, because its full of Kojima-level weirdness. You can watch the extensive trailer above to find out more about Death Stranding 2, which includes a Solid Snake-like character. Heres the official description from the PlayStation Store: Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Samwith companions by his sidesets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again. Death Stranding 2 - Release Date Trailer ScreenshotsOther Preorder GuidesChris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Bluesky @chrislreed.com.