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At Launch, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Sold 1.4 Million Copies

It appears that Death Stranding 2 has begun strong with 1.4 million copies sold in its first month, demonstrating potential to surpass the success of its predecessor.

Bruno Pferd · 2 min read

Death Stranding 2 Debuts with 1.4M Copies in First Month - Digital Sales Shine

According to Ampere Analysis data, reported by The Game Business in early July, Death Stranding 2 sold an impressive 1.4 million copies within its first month of release. The game, which launched in late June, was available on PlayStation 5 for only five days during this initial sales period. While European physical sales for Death Stranding 2 were slower compared to the original title, digital sales show strong performance. In the UK, the game topped the weekly charts for physical copies; however, it sold 66 fewer copies than the first Death Stranding and 33 fewer than Astro Bot. Kojima Productions and Sony have not yet shared official sales figures for the title. Nevertheless, its early performance is promising. For context, the original Death Stranding sold over 5 million copies between 2019 and 2021 and had amassed over 20 million players as of March of this year.

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Game info

Official Name
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Brief Summary
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Released
June 26, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
Developer
Kojima Productions
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ratings
86/100 (19 reviews)

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