KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
DEATH STRANDING 2
ON THE BEACH
Death Stranding 2 launched on PC March 19, 2026 with 4K ultrawide support and uncapped framerates. Hideo Kojima sequel featuring Norman Reedus and Elle Fanning.
PC LAUNCH DATE — MARCH 19, 2026
Photo: Kojima Productions — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — PC version cover art 2026
STORY: THE BEACH DIMENSION
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach plunges Sam Porter Bridges into a new journey of profound mystery and grief. After reconnecting a fractured America, Sam must now confront new realities — a mysterious dimension called The Beach, where the boundary between the living and the dead dissolves entirely. This is no longer a story about connection, but about what connection truly means when everything you knew has changed forever.
The game opens in a new world — new continents threatened by Timefall and next-generation BTs (Beached Things). Chiral Children and a deeper conspiracy link past with future. Kojima continues exploring themes: death, rebirth, isolation, and the meaning of motherhood in a shattered world. In the crowded March 2026 gaming landscape, DS2 PC stands alongside highly anticipated titles like GTA VI and Marathon as some of the most talked-about releases of the year.
NEW CAST & CHARACTERS
MOTION CAPTURE & VOICE PERFORMANCES
Norman Reedus
Sam Porter Bridges
The legendary porter returns, carrying the weight of loss and a new mission beyond America's borders.
Elle Fanning
Mysterious new character
American star actress takes a central role in The Beach narrative — mysterious and haunting.
Shioli Kutsuna
New action role
Japanese actress brings emotional depth and inner strength to the DS2 journey.
Léa Seydoux
Fragile-connected character
French actress, previously appeared in DS1, returns with an expanded and more complex role.
PC TECHNICAL SHOWCASE
DEVELOPED BY NIXXES SOFTWARE
4K Resolution
Full 4K native support via Decima Engine. Every frame achieves ultra-high detail in the Timefall world.
Ultrawide Support
Full 21:9 and 32:9 support — experience The Beach world in a perfect cinematic ratio.
Uncapped Framerates
No framerate cap — run at 120fps, 144fps, or 240fps depending on your hardware capability.
NVIDIA DLSS 3
Frame Generation and Super Resolution provide significant performance uplift on RTX GPUs.
AMD FSR 3.1
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 with Frame Interpolation, optimized for AMD Radeon cards.
Intel XeSS
Intel Xe Super Sampling supports multi-GPU platforms, delivering high-quality visuals on all hardware.
GAMEPLAY: NEW MECHANICS
Evolved Combat System
- ▸Improved melee combat with new combo chains
- ▸New weapons powered by Chiral energy
- ▸Tactical evasion and counter-attack systems
- ▸Environmental combat interactions
Next-Gen BT Encounters
- ▸New BTs with unique perception abilities
- ▸Stealth via controlling breath and body responses
- ▸BT Boss battles with richer narrative scenarios
- ▸The Beach dimension with permanent BT presence
Revamped Delivery System
- ▸New vehicles adapting to more diverse terrain
- ▸Strand network expanding to new continents
- ▸More detailed cargo management mechanics
- ▸Deep side missions with rich lore content
The Beach Dimension
- ▸Truly explore The Beach dimension itself
- ▸Interact with souls and memories of the departed
- ▸Puzzles bridging the living and the dead
- ▸Sam traverses The Beach for rapid movement
HIDEO KOJIMA'S VISION
"The Beach is not merely a location. It is a state of existence between two worlds — where you must confront what you have lost and what you will lose. It is where Sam finds his true meaning."
— HIDEO KOJIMA, Director
"PC is the perfect platform to experience Death Stranding 2. The Decima Engine is unshackled — you will see detail in every Timefall drop, every wrinkle on Sam's face. This is the version I envisioned from the very beginning."
— HIDEO KOJIMA, PC Gaming World Interview
CREATIVE PHILOSOPHY
PS5 vs PC COMPARISON
WHICH VERSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
| Feature | PlayStation 5 | PC (Steam/Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4K (dynamic) | 4K+ native |
| Frame Rate | 30fps / 60fps | Uncapped (120-240fps) |
| Load Times | Near-instant (SSD) | Hardware-dependent (NVMe fastest) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 only | 16:9 / 21:9 / 32:9 |
| Upscaling | PSSR (PS5 Pro) / native | DLSS 3 / FSR 3.1 / XeSS |
| Launch Date | June 2025 | March 19, 2026 |
| Price | $79.99 | $59.99 |
| Ray Tracing | Yes (limited) | Full ray tracing (RTX) |
| Graphics Settings | None (auto-optimized) | Full (50+ options) |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CRITICAL RECEPTION
METACRITIC
USER SCORE
PS5 COPIES SOLD
“A cinematic interactive masterpiece. Death Stranding 2 challenges every definition of gaming and storytelling in ways only Kojima can deliver.”
“The PC version is technically superior. Nixxes has done outstanding work bringing the Decima Engine to PC without losing an ounce of performance.”
“In 4K with ultrawide, Death Stranding 2 becomes an irreplaceable cinematic experience. The Beach has never looked so beautiful and terrifying.”
THE DS UNIVERSE: TIMELINE
Hideo Kojima leaves Konami, founds Kojima Productions. The concept of Death Stranding — connection and isolation — begins to form.
Released on PS4 November 2019, PC July 2020. Won numerous awards, created a passionate player community and became a cultural phenomenon.
Expanded PS5 edition with new content, improved graphics, and PS5-exclusive features. Massively successful.
Released on PS5 with a completely new story, Hollywood cast, and next-gen Decima Engine. Sold over 8 million copies in 6 months.
Nixxes Software brings Death Stranding 2 to PC with 4K, ultrawide, DLSS 3, FSR 3.1 and uncapped FPS. The most perfect version of this masterpiece.
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See also Slay the Spire 2 and Fatal Frame 2 Remake.
References
Related: Slay the Spire 2 · Fatal Frame 2 Remake
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