Death Stranding 2: PC Version Gains Guerrilla’s Pico Upscaler Alongside DLSS, FSR, and XeSS
Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software are set to release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC on March 19, bringing with it a suite of advanced graphical technologies, including the addition of Guerrilla Games’ Pico upscaling technology. This marks the first time Pico will be available to PC gamers, offering another option alongside NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 2 for performance enhancement.
Pico Upscaler: A PlayStation Exclusive Comes to PC
Developed by Guerrilla Games for PlayStation 5 titles utilizing the Decima engine – such as Death Stranding 2 and the Horizon series – Pico is an in-engine upscaling technology designed to boost performance while maintaining visual fidelity. Previously exclusive to the PlayStation 5 version of Death Stranding 2, its inclusion in the PC release provides players with more choices to optimize their gaming experience.
Performance Options and System Requirements
The PC version of Death Stranding 2 offers a range of graphics presets, from Low to Very High, catering to a variety of hardware configurations. A “Portable” preset is also included, specifically designed for handheld gaming devices. Nixxes Software has provided detailed system requirements to help players determine the optimal settings for their PCs:
| 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 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | |||
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100 | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i7-11700 |
| AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 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 |
The game requires a minimum of 150GB of SSD storage regardless of the chosen graphics preset. PC players who link their PlayStation Network (PSN) account will also receive in-game cosmetics inspired by PlayStation branding.
Ultrawide Support and Beyond
In addition to the latest upscaling options, the PC version of Death Stranding 2 will support ultrawide aspect ratios up to 32:9 during gameplay, providing an even more immersive experience.
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