WARNING: Death Stranding 2 Could Overheat Your PS5

Death Stranding 2 has already surprised many since its release on June 26th. Beyond the Easter eggs, celebrity appearances, and plot twists, the latest surprise is that the game can cause a PS5 to shut down under specific conditions. The issue seems to be localized to base model PS5 consoles, with no reports of the problem occurring on PS5 Pro units. When the game map is opened for too long, some standard PS5 consoles are experiencing overheating issues. This happens as the console works harder to increase air circulation and compensate for increased temperature due to the uncapped frame rate of the map screen in Death Stranding 2. More frames require more processing power and generate more heat in the console. As a safety measure, the PS5 will display an overheating message and shut down automatically if the map remains open for too long, preventing persistent overheating from damaging the device. There’s no official explanation for the issue, but players speculate that the game map may lack a frame rate lock, causing the console to render the scene with maximum frames when opened. Death Stranding 2 has two game modes: “quality,” capping frames at 30fps, and “performance,” capping frames at 60fps. Notably, this issue only affects standard PS5 consoles; those playing on PS5 Pro do not experience it. As of now, Kojima Productions has not officially addressed the problem, but it’s expected to be resolved in upcoming Death Stranding 2 updates.

For those eager to dive deeper into the latest developments in the world of Death Stranging 2, be sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski’s insightful piece titled “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Receives Final Trailer,” published on June 26th. The article delves into the extensive six-minute trailer that Kojima Productions recently released, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the final moments of the game with its high-stakes cinematic sequences and signature gameplay elements. With critics giving it a near-perfect score, this post is a must-read for any fan looking to understand what makes Death Stranding 2 such an anticipated release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Receives Final Trailer. While Death Stranding 2 continues to captivate players with its surprises and technical quirks, there’s another development that might catch your attention—especially if you’re a Brazilian gamer. Carlos Mendoza delves into the recent price adjustments made by Sony on the Brazilian PlayStation Store, affecting both new releases like Death Strangling 2 and older titles such as WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers and Lost Soul Aside. The prices for digital games have surged to ranges between R$ 399.90 and R$ 334.90, reflecting market volatility and currency rate changes. To understand the full impact of these adjustments, be sure to read Carlos’s detailed analysis published on June 29th Game Prices Skyrocket on Brazilian PlayStation Store. In a recent interview with IGN Japan, Hideo Kojima delved into the challenges and triumphs of incorporating Japanese characters in his games, particularly highlighting the casting of Shioli Kutsuna as Rainy in Death Strangling 2: On The Beach (read more here). Published on June 29th by Bruno Pferd, this insightful piece sheds light on Kojima’s journey to achieve realistic representation and cultural connection through advanced technology and skilled casting. Curious gamers should definitely check out Hideo Kojima Explains Scarcity of Japanese Characters in His Games for a deeper look into the narrative and cultural significance behind Death Strangling 2.