Death Stranding 2 PC Release Date Set for March 19

Kojima's sequel hits PC with unlocked framerates, ultrawide support, and exclusive features. Both PC and PS5 versions get new modes at launch, with more details coming next month.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch on PC March 19, Kojima Productions confirmed Thursday. The PC version, developed in collaboration with Nixxes Software, will feature unlocked frame rates, ultra-wide monitor support, and DualSense controller compatibility alongside upscaling technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.

Enhanced PC features and new content

The PC release includes several technical improvements over the console version. Players can expect uncapped frame rates during gameplay, support for 21:9 UltraWidescreen displays in both gameplay and cutscenes, and 32:9 Super UltraWidescreen support exclusive to PC. All modes support 4K resolution.

"With help from our friends at Nixxes Software, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC will come with a variety of improvements and new features including NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel Upscaler and FrameGen as well as uncapped framerates," Kojima Productions said in a statement.

Both PC and PS5 versions will receive new modes and features at launch that "offer players new challenges and rewards." Kojima Productions plans to share more details about these modes next month.

Critical acclaim and franchise expansion

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach earned significant critical praise, with VGC naming it Game of the Year 2025. The publication called it "one of the generation's defining titles" and praised its narrative improvements over the original.

"Death Stranding 2: On The Beach isn't a cult classic, it's just a classic," VGC wrote in their review. "It offers a stronger narrative than the first game, a better realisation and flexibility of the original mechanics, and an all-time cast."

The franchise continues expanding beyond games, with Death Stranding getting a Disney+ anime series in development. Meanwhile, Kojima has written a Death Stranding 3 concept though he won't direct the third instalment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach coming to PC?

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases on PC March 19, 2025, according to Kojima Productions' official announcement.

What new features will the PC version include?

The PC version supports unlocked frame rates, ultra-wide monitors (21:9 and 32:9), DualSense controllers, and upscaling technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.

Will there be new modes for Death Stranding 2 on PS5?

Yes, new modes and features offering "new challenges and rewards" will launch simultaneously on both PC and PS5 versions.

Who developed the PC port of Death Stranding 2?

Kojima Productions collaborated with Nixxes Software, known for their PlayStation to PC port work, to develop the enhanced PC version.

How was Death Stranding 2 received critically?

VGC named Death Stranding 2: On the Beach their Game of the Year 2025, calling it "one of the generation's defining titles" with improved narrative and mechanics.