Death Stranding 2 Sold 1.4 Million Units in First Six Days

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the highly anticipated sequel, finally launched last Thursday, June 26th, on PlayStation 5. The title sold over half a million copies on its very first day. By the following day, sales approached 600,000, and by the evening of June 28th, they reached 674,000. VG Insights estimates that Death Stranding 2 is likely to surpass the one million copy mark soon. Ampere’s data indicates that over 1.4 million copies of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach were sold in June. Remarkably, this figure was achieved within just the first six days of its worldwide release. TheGameBusiness reports that physical sales in Europe were lower compared to the first game. However, digital sales for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach have surged significantly. Notably, 36% of players for Death Stranding 2 are from the USA. An additional 14% of the game’s owners are in China, 10% in Japan, 7% in the United Kingdom, and 3% in Canada. On average, players have invested approximately 12.5 hours into Death Stranding 2. Interestingly, 4% of players have already logged over 40 hours. To date, neither Kojima Productions nor Sony, the publisher of the PS5 version, has shared any official player numbers or sales figures. Stay tuned to our blog for updates as we continue to delve into the game’s market performance and popularity.

Hideo Kojima, ever the visionary, took to the stage at Death Stranding 2’s launch event and unveiled an out-of-this-world aspiration: becoming an astronaut to develop games in space. As detailed in Bruno Pferd’s fascinating piece from July 1st, Kojima dreams of alleviating back pain while contributing groundbreaking ideas from the International Space Station. For more on this cosmic ambition and how it might redefine game development, be sure to check out “Kojima Wants to Head to Space for Game Production” Kojima Wants to Head to Space for Game Production. While Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues to captivate players around the world with its engaging gameplay and compelling narrative, it’s fascinating to explore what lies ahead for its visionary creator. In a recent announcement that has left fans both surprised and excited, Carlos Mendoza delves into Kojima’s ambitious plans in his post “Believe it or not: Kojima wants to go to space to develop games,” published on July 2nd. From training as an astronaut to developing games aboard the International Space Station, Kojima’s vision extends far beyond Earth’s atmosphere. To learn more about this out-of-this-world ambition, be sure to check out Carlos Mendoza’s blog post Believe it or not: Kojima wants to go to space to develop games. For those ready to delve deeper into the haunting and intricate world of Death Stranding, Bruno Pferd’s latest piece “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Now Available; Play Now” (published on July 2, 2025) offers an insightful look at what awaits players as they embark on Sam’s mission to reconnect a fractured humanity. From evading phantom entities to navigating through treacherous landscapes, this blog post provides a captivating introduction to the game’s challenges and narrative depth. Don’t miss out—check it out Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Now Available; Play Now for an immersive preview of Death Stranding 2’s compelling gameplay and storyline.