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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Arrives on PC March 19th with Enhancements

Pre-order Death Stranding 2: On The Beach now on Steam or the Epic Games Store, enjoying PlayStation improvements, varied graphical options, and more, launching March 19th!

Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read

Nixxes Software's Julian Huijbregts has announced that Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is coming to PC on March 19. The PC version promises to deliver the same stunning graphics as the PlayStation 5 release, optimized for a range of hardware configurations. To ensure smooth gameplay across various systems, Nixxes is providing a variety of graphics presets—from low to very high, including a portable preset for gaming handhelds. They have also published hardware recommendations to help players achieve the best experience at various resolutions. The PC release of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will support Nvidia DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 2, enabling upscaling and frame rate boosts. Furthermore, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach introduces Guerrilla's Progressive Image Compositor (PICO) to PC, providing a high-quality upscaling mode that works with any video card and can be combined with other frame generation options. Players can also use Dynamic Resolution Scaling or adjust upscaling quality for enhanced performance, alongside native smoothing options for maximum visual fidelity.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Ultrawide Optimization & PlayStation Perks on PC

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is designed to fully utilize ultrawide monitors on PC. All scenes are optimized for the 21:9 aspect ratio, and the game can be stretched to fill 32:9 screens. Players with standard 16:9 monitors can also experience a wider field of view by activating widescreen mode in the settings. Coinciding with the PC release, PlayStation 5 players will also receive an update enabling 21:9 support. The "Carrier Outfit: Bond" and "Patch: Bond," inspired by the PlayStation logo, will be available to all players on PS5 through an update at launch. PC players will receive these items simply by linking their PlayStation account. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is available for preorder on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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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, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Released
June 26, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English
Genre
Kojima Productions
Genre
Kojima Productions, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ratings
94/100 (62 reviews)

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