Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the sequel to the action-adventure from Kojima Productions. Once again you step into the role of courier Sam Porter Bridges, who connects isolated people and facilities via the chiral network. After the events of the first game, the journey with the organization DRAWBRIDGE first takes him to Mexico and then to Australia.

Cargo transport, a vast landscape and the building of shared infrastructure remain at the core. New tools, vehicles, weapons and enemies change the routes through a world where natural disasters and supernatural threats play a role at all times.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released for PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. The PC version followed on March 19, 2026. The Windows launch was via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The PC version was made in collaboration with Nixxes Software. Alongside the PC launch, the PS5 version also received additional game options, including a higher difficulty level and new challenges.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is available for PS5 and Windows PC. On PC, the game is offered via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The version supports mouse and keyboard, as well as a DualSense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers when connected by cable.

The action-adventure is designed for one player. The Social Strand System involves other players indirectly. PS5 save games cannot be transferred to the PC version, and vice versa.

In Death Stranding 2 you plan delivery routes through Australia, transport cargo and build connections between settlements. Heavy loads affect Sam's mobility. Steep slopes, rivers and rough terrain make transport harder. Vehicles and tools open up alternative routes.

New weapons and additional combat options make it more often possible to choose between sneaking and direct confrontation. Earthquakes, sandstorms, wildfires and the dangerous time rain also affect the journey. Sam works with the members of DRAWBRIDGE.

Death Stranding 2 requires at least 16 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT, and 150 GB of free SSD storage. Nixxes lists the Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 as the processor. This setup is intended for 1080p at low settings and an average of 30 frames per second.

For high settings at 1440p with an average of 60 frames per second, Nixxes recommends an Intel Core i7-11700 or Ryzen 7 5700X, as well as a GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800. Windows 10 or 11 from version 1909 and processor support for AVX2 and F16C are required.

The Social Strand System makes structures and aids from other players usable in your own world. Bridges, roads and equipment can ease transport even though the story is played alone. You can build facilities yourself and indirectly help other couriers.

This form of connection does not replace a co-op mode with jointly controlled characters. It is meant to strengthen the feeling that many individual journeys gradually form a shared network of routes.

Earthquakes, sandstorms, wildfires and timefall change the conditions on Sam's delivery routes. A route that seems safe at first can become risky due to weather or enemies. Terrain and equipment must therefore work together.

Alongside natural hazards, Sam faces human enemies and phenomena connected to the Death Stranding. Vehicles, protective gear and new tools help him cross dangerous areas.

On PC, Death Stranding 2 supports unlimited frame rates, ultrawide monitors and several upscaling methods. Supported technologies include solutions from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. The PC version offers full mouse and keyboard controls as well as DualSense features.

Aspect ratios of 21:9 are supported on PC and PS5 for gameplay and cutscenes. 32:9 is also possible on PC. Image quality and performance depend on your hardware and chosen settings.

The “To the Wilder” difficulty level adds especially harsh conditions to deliveries and enemy encounters in Death Stranding 2. On PC and PS5, there are also extra VR training sessions with repeatable boss fights and new poses for photo mode.