Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Launches on PC with Enhanced Features
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the highly anticipated sequel from Kojima Productions, is now available on PC, bringing with it a suite of enhancements and new features. The PC release also coincides with new updates rolling out to the PlayStation 5 version of the game.
What’s New in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC?
Kojima Productions collaborated with Nixxes Software to deliver what they call the definitive version of the game on PC. Key features include full integration with NVIDIA’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR, and Intel’s XeSS, alongside upscaling and frame generation technologies. These features aim to provide crisp, high-fidelity visuals and higher output resolutions for a wide range of hardware configurations. [PlayStation Blog]
PC players can also benefit from unlocked frame rates and customized graphical benchmarks, allowing for optimized performance based on their system specifications. [PlayStation Blog]
New Gameplay Challenges: “to the wilder” Mode
A brand-new challenge, “to the wilder” mode, has been added specifically for the PC version. This mode is designed for players seeking an extreme gameplay experience, featuring merciless environments and deadly enemies. Completing orders in “to the wilder” mode requires ingenuity and strategic planning, with no option to turn back once embarked upon. [PlayStation Blog]
Additional PC Features
- Fieldware: Sam can access new bandanas unlocked through the “Trapped in a Strange Realm” VR training area, allowing players to relive past confrontations. [PlayStation Blog]
- Digital Deluxe Edition: Includes early unlocks for Machine Gun [MP] (Lv1), Patch 70: Quokka, Patch 71: Chiral Cat, Patch 72: Why Me?, Battle Skeleton (Gold Lv1, Lv2, Lv3), Boost Skeleton (Gold Lv1, Lv2, Lv3), and Bokka Skeleton (Gold Lv1, Lv2, Lv3). [PlayStation]
- Pre-order Bonuses: All pre-orders include the Custom Hologram: Quokka early unlock, and Battle, Boost, and Bokka Skeletons (Silver Lv1, Lv2, Lv3). [PlayStation]
- PlayStation Link: Linking a PlayStation account grants access to the Porter Suit: Link and Patch: Link. [PlayStation]
System Requirements
Nixxes Software has provided hardware recommendations for various performance levels:
| Category | Minimum | Medium | High (Recommended) | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Low | Medium | High | Very High |
| Avg Performance | 1080p @ 30 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1440p @ 60 FPS | 4K @ 60 FPS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) |
| Storage | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD |
About Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a standalone sequel to Death Stranding, following Sam Porter Bridges as he attempts to connect Australia to the Chiral Network and save humanity. The game features a star-studded cast including Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Elle Fanning, and Guillermo del Toro. [PlayStation Blog]
The game is available for purchase on Steam and the Epic Games Store. [PlayStation]