The world of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is finally expanding beyond the PS5 with its upcoming PC launch on March 19, 2026, and the system requirements for the game have officially been revealed ahead of its release date. After debuting as a PS5 exclusive last year, the sequel is now gearing up for a full PC release, complete with tailored performance profiles and next-gen graphics options.
Developed by Kojima Productions in collaboration with Nixxes Software, the PC version of Death Stranding 2 promises to deliver the same award-winning visual fidelity that impressed on the PS5, while also taking advantage of the flexibility of modern PC hardware. Support for multiple upscaling technologies and ultrawide displays has been confirmed, along with plenty of performance-enhancing tools that aim to further optimize the experience.
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Death Stranding 2's Official PC Specs and Features
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Category |
Minimum |
Medium |
High (Recommended) |
Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Graphics Preset |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Very High |
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Avg Performance |
1080p @ 30 FPS |
1080p @ 60 FPS |
1440p @ 60 FPS |
4K @ 60 FPS |
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GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
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CPU |
Intel Core i3-10100 AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
Intel Core i5-11400 AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
Intel Core i7-11700 AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
Intel Core i7-11700 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 |
Beyond the baseline requirements, the PC version of Death Stranding 2 comes with some robust technical features that should enhance both the game's performance and its visual quality. From support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 to a new upscaling method developed by Guerrilla Games, developer of the visually captivating Horizon series, Death Stranding 2's PC port is set up some impeccable graphical fidelity.
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Death Stranding 2's Special PC Graphics Options
- UPSCALING AND FRAME GENERATION: Support for NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XESS 2 means players can choose from all major current upscaling and frame generation technologies. These tools can significantly boost framerates on supported GPUs while preserving image fidelity.
- PICO UPSCALING: For the first time in a PC game, Death Stranding 2 introduces Pico (Progressive Image Compositor)—an upscaling method developed by Guerrilla Games for the Decima engine. Pico can be combined with frame generation and will be available alongside traditional upscaling options.
- DYNAMIC RESOLUTION AND AA: Dynamic Resolution Scaling and various native antialiasing options give players more control over how performance and visuals balance on their systems.
Death Stranding 2 PC players will also benefit from some enhanced display features. The game supports ultrawide aspect ratios, with 21:9 available for all cutscenes and 32:9 supported during gameplay to fill super-wide monitors. Interestingly, Death Stranding 2 will also let players on 16:9 displays enable widescreen aspect ratios through the in-game settings, expanding the view without requiring special hardware.
In addition to performance and visual upgrades, the PC version of Death Stranding 2 will grant certain players some valuable cosmetic rewards. Players who connect their PlayStation accounts will receive PlayStation-logo-inspired Porter wear, including the Porter Suit: Link and Patch: Link—previously announced items that are now available as a launch bonus.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC officially launches on March 19, 2026, and is now available for preorder on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The port arrives less than a year after the game's PS5 debut, now with outstretched arms toward the PC gaming audience. With a mix of flexible performance targets, modern upscaling technologies, wide display support, and visuals that were already gorgeous on the PS5, the PC edition of Death Stranding 2 already looks like one of this year's standout PC ports.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- June 26, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Kojima Productions
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror, Open-World
