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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.6

Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC! This update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update.

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What changed

3 fixes0 additions5 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
  • Gameplay
  • Store
changedThis update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update. We've also included various performance optimizations and fixes for rare crashes.
changedAdditionally, this patch contains fixes for graphical bugs, as well as various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface and Steam Input. Check out the release notes below for more details.
fixedPatch 1.6 Release NotesFixed an issue that could cause temporary freezes for some players.
changedPatch 1.6 Release NotesReduced CPU usage during the Lord of the Tar Lake boss fight.
fixedPatch 1.6 Release NotesResolved a bug that caused the eyelashes of Higgs and Heartman to appear jittery when upscaling quality was set to Performance.
fixedPatch 1.6 Release NotesFixed a crash that could occur when clicking the empty tab header in the Map Icon filter menu.

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH changes

changedThis update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update. We've also included various performance optimizations and fixes for rare crashes.
changedAdditionally, this patch contains fixes for graphical bugs, as well as various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface and Steam Input. Check out the release notes below for more details.
fixedFixed an issue that could cause temporary freezes for some players.
changedReduced CPU usage during the Lord of the Tar Lake boss fight.
fixedResolved a bug that caused the eyelashes of Higgs and Heartman to appear jittery when upscaling quality was set to Performance.

Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!

This update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update. We've also included various performance optimizations and fixes for rare crashes.

Additionally, this patch contains fixes for graphical bugs, as well as various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface and Steam Input. Check out the release notes below for more details.

Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.

Keep on keeping on!

Patch 1.6 Release Notes

  • Fixed an issue that could cause temporary freezes for some players.

  • Reduced CPU usage during the Lord of the Tar Lake boss fight.

  • Resolved a bug that caused the eyelashes of Higgs and Heartman to appear jittery when upscaling quality was set to Performance.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when clicking the empty tab header in the Map Icon filter menu.

  • Usernames on the Epic Games Store that contain spaces now display correctly.

  • Various bug fixes and improvements related to the user interface and Steam Input.

If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

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Steam News / 29 April 2026

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