DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches on PC March 19
Hello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Ga
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Hello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Check out the announcement trailer:
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changedHello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Check out the announcement trailer:
addedIn this standalone sequel, step back into Sam’s boots as he takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will have to shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble, as well as survive natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and brave the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from extinction once again. The Social Strand System returns, connecting players from around the globe allowing you to shape someone else’s world, and have their actions shape yours.
addedPC FeaturesWith 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. Immerse yourself in the world of DEATH STRANDING like never before with added Ultrawide monitor support including 21:9 UltraWidescreen for both gameplay and in-game cutscenes for both PC and PS5 and 32:9 Super UltraWidescreen for PC, all in 4K resolution. Steam post image
changedPC FeaturesIn DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH players are given the freedom to take on deliveries and tackle combat challenges however they see fit. Whether you like to go stealthily, or charge in all-guns-blazing, with DualSense wireless controller integration, complete mouse and keyboard support, as well as supports 3D Audio via Dolby Access, DTS Sound Unbound, or Windows Sonic for Headphones, giving players all sorts of options, no matter how you like to play.
addedNew Modes and Features Coming!We can also confirm today that new modes and features will be coming to both PC and PS5 at launch that will offer players new challenges and rewards. More details to share on that coming next month, so stay tuned!
changed2 PURCHASE OPTIONS: PRE-PURCHASE YOUR DELIVERYPre-purchase and receive:
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH changes
changedHello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Check out the announcement trailer:
addedIn this standalone sequel, step back into Sam’s boots as he takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will have to shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble, as well as survive natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and brave the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from extinction once again. The Social Strand System returns, connecting players from around the globe allowing you to shape someone else’s world, and have their actions shape yours.
addedWith 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. Immerse yourself in the world of DEATH STRANDING like never before with added Ultrawide monitor support including 21:9 UltraWidescreen for both gameplay and in-game cutscenes for both PC and PS5 and 32:9 Super UltraWidescreen for PC, all in 4K resolution. Steam post image
changedIn DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH players are given the freedom to take on deliveries and tackle combat challenges however they see fit. Whether you like to go stealthily, or charge in all-guns-blazing, with DualSense wireless controller integration, complete mouse and keyboard support, as well as supports 3D Audio via Dolby Access, DTS Sound Unbound, or Windows Sonic for Headphones, giving players all sorts of options, no matter how you like to play.
addedWe can also confirm today that new modes and features will be coming to both PC and PS5 at launch that will offer players new challenges and rewards. More details to share on that coming next month, so stay tuned!
In this standalone sequel, step back into Sam’s boots as he takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will have to shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble, as well as survive natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and brave the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from extinction once again. The Social Strand System returns, connecting players from around the globe allowing you to shape someone else’s world, and have their actions shape yours.
PC Features
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. Immerse yourself in the world of DEATH STRANDING like never before with added Ultrawide monitor support including 21:9 UltraWidescreen for both gameplay and in-game cutscenes for both PC and PS5 and 32:9 Super UltraWidescreen for PC, all in 4K resolution. Steam post image
In DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH players are given the freedom to take on deliveries and tackle combat challenges however they see fit. Whether you like to go stealthily, or charge in all-guns-blazing, with DualSense wireless controller integration, complete mouse and keyboard support, as well as supports 3D Audio via Dolby Access, DTS Sound Unbound, or Windows Sonic for Headphones, giving players all sorts of options, no matter how you like to play.
New Modes and Features Coming!
We can also confirm today that new modes and features will be coming to both PC and PS5 at launch that will offer players new challenges and rewards. More details to share on that coming next month, so stay tuned!
Account for PlayStation Connection Bonuses
Sign in with your account for PlayStation to gain access to the PlayStation overlay to earn PlayStation Trophies, access your Friends lists, settings and player profile. Porters who connect their account also get unique in-game design patches for backpack customization and an exclusive suit inspired by the PlayStation logo. Steam post image
2 PURCHASE OPTIONS: PRE-PURCHASE YOUR DELIVERY
Pre-purchase and receive:
Custom Hologram: Quokka early unlock
Battle Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Boost Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Bokka Skeleton: Silver (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
Machine Gun [MP] (Lv.1) early unlock
Patch 70: Quokka
Patch 71: Chiral Cat
Patch 72: Why Me?
Battle Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Boost Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Bokka Skeleton: Gold (Lv1, Lv2, Lv3)
Thank You For Your Support
Kojima Productions recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and we couldn’t have come this far without all the support from the many porters who have taken this path with us. On behalf of everyone at the studio, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support! Your commitment continues to inspire and motivate us and we can’t wait for PC players to experience Hideo Kojima’s latest masterpiece on March 19th, 2026. For more information on DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, please be sure to visit the game’s official page at PlayStation.com. Or pre-purchase the game now on Steam and Epic Games Store. See you on the beach next month!
