Info about DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH: Official game description: Digital Deluxe Edition ====================== **Digital Deluxe Edition includes:** ------------------------------------ •Machine Gun \[MP\] (Lv1) 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) Special Offer ============= **Link your account for PlayStation® and receive:** --------------------------------------------------- • PlayStation-branded Porter Suit: Link and Patch: Link (for backpack customization) About the Game ============== From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an emotionally charged evolution of this genre-defying experience. In bringing this title to PC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS worked with Nixxes Software to deliver the definitive version of the critically acclaimed console release. **Unique and realistic world** ------------------------------ In the expansive open world of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, countless areas with vastly different terrains and environments are seamlessly connected, and the changing time, weather and nature itself provide a variety of landscapes and challenges. **Evolved and more flexible action** ------------------------------------ There are various obstacles that will prevent Sam from completing his mission. Face them head-on, sneak around, or completely avoid dangerous areas. Choose your approach to any situation. **A deep and captivating story** -------------------------------- Eleven months after the events of the original DEATH STRANDING, rejoin Sam and his companions on a new journey to save humanity from extinction and discover the answer to this haunting question: Should we have connected? **Go beyond the UCA** --------------------- Join Sam for the next chapter of his journey as he attempts to connect Australia to the Chiral Network. Navigate a living environment through day and night cycles, natural disasters – including earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires – and Timefall, a rain that instantly ages everything it touches. To traverse this dangerous landscape, you’ll need to build new types of infrastructure, master specialized equipment and confront (or evade) the otherworldly creatures that roam the fractured world. **Fight for the future** ------------------------ Face enigmatic Mech soldiers, as-yet unseen BTs and new boss types that will push Sam to his limits. As you prepare for each journey, you’ll be able to fabricate weapons like machine guns, shotguns and grenade launchers to deal with threats. Or, choose to avoid confrontation altogether with stealth – using decoy holograms, silent takedowns and long-ranged gear. Through APAS enhancements, Sam can learn new skills that will improve his odds of survival, like enhanced weapon fire-rates or reduced movement noise to help him stay hidden. **Hands across Australia** -------------------------- The iconic Social Strand System of DEATH STRANDING returns to encourage asynchronous connection across the globe. Your in-game actions affect how other players interact with the world and vice-versa – so connect, collaborate and help your fellow Porters on their journeys. Leave a “Like” on a useful bridge, donate resources to community projects, store field ware in shared lockers and finish incomplete deliveries as you stumble upon dropped cargo from other Porters. As you support other players on their journeys, your own reputation will grow, giving you access to valuable resources and new gear. **PC FEATURES:** ---------------- **Go Beyond with Upscaling Technology** --------------------------------------- Full integration with NVIDIA’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS and upscaling and frame generation technologies, allowing you to reach higher output resolutions; enjoy crisp, high-fidelity visuals as you navigate and explore an expansive and unpredictable open world.¹ **Unlocked Framerates and** **Customizable Graphics Settings**  --------------------------------------------------------------- Benefit from the option of higher framerates as well as tailored graphic settings, for a wide range of hardware – supporting every delivery with solid performance.¹ **Ultrawide Display Support** ----------------------------- Witness even more of this incredible world with panoramic, super-ultrawide (32:9) support for gameplay, with standard ultrawide (21:9) support for in-game cut scenes.² **Control Customization** ------------------------- Take control with full mouse and keyboard support to suit your play style. Personalize your gameplay further by mapping custom keybinds. **DualSense® integration** -------------------------- Feel the action with full DualSense controller integration. Seize the thrill of combat through haptic feedback, or maintain cargo weight distribution – and steady yourself – using innovative adaptive trigger functionality.³ \- - - - - - - -  ¹ Compatible PC and graphics card required. ² Compatible PC and display device required. ³ DualSense® controller and wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features. ⁴ Supports 3D Audio via Dolby Access or DTS Sound Unbound, or Windows Sonic for headphones. Release date: Mar 19, 2026 Categories: Open-World Exploration, Story-driven Gameplay, Survival, Stealth Gameplay, Action-Adventure, Base Building, Character Customization, Multiplayer Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 60; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has significant performance issues on the Steam Deck, with many users reporting low FPS and high CPU usage. Compatibility with Proton and Linux is mixed, with some users needing to use Proton Experimental or specific setups to get the game to run. However, some users have had positive experiences on the Steam Deck with the right settings. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $40.00 - $60.00 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while users find the game worth playing, many feel that the current price is too high and recommend waiting for a sale. This indicates that the community considers a lower price range to be more fair. The repeated mentions of waiting for sales and the high current price being a deterrent support a fair price range that is lower than the current price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 160.0h - Story completion: 50.0h - Session length: 6.5h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that players typically spend around 6 to 7 hours in a single session, indicating a high level of engagement and immersion. The mention of playing for several hours straight without touching the surface of the game's content suggests that the game is quite lengthy. Additionally, the comparison to the first game, which took around 160 hours to complete, provides a rough estimate for the total playtime required for game completion. The story completion time is inferred from the evidence of players spending several hours and still being in the early stages of the game. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is fun immediately for most players, with an exceptional intro tutorial and addictive gameplay loop that hooks players from the start. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: Intro tutorial - Time to anchor: 0h 15m - Friction: Initial slow story pacing; Performance issues - Unlock drivers: Exceptional intro tutorial; Addictive gameplay loop; Improved pacing - Conditions: Engaging story; Streamlined upgrades; Immersive atmosphere - Player Archetypes: - Artistic Connoisseur (buy) - Motivation: Appreciation of artistic vision and emotional depth. - Playstyle: Thoughtful and reflective, focusing on the narrative and artistic elements. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Kojima fan; Art lover - Reference games: Death Stranding 1; Metal Gear Solid V - Franchise Loyalist (buy) - Motivation: Nostalgia and loyalty to the franchise. - Playstyle: Immersive and narrative-driven, focusing on the story and characters. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Kojima fan; Franchise fan - Reference games: Death Stranding 1; Metal Gear Solid series - Chill Explorer (sale) - Motivation: Relaxation and immersion. - Playstyle: Exploratory and mastery-oriented, focusing on the gameplay mechanics and the game's world. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Explorer; Relaxation seeker - Reference games: Death Stranding 1; Journey Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Excellent performance and optimization (weight 0.45): The game is highly praised for its performance and optimization across various platforms, including PC and older specs. Players report that it runs very well even at the highest settings. - Realistic and immersive graphics (weight 0.27): The game is noted for its realistic and high-quality graphics, with detailed lighting and textures. Players describe the graphics as overwhelming and outstanding. - Enjoyable and unique gaming experience (weight 0.22): Players find the game enjoyable and unique, offering a fantastic gaming experience. The game is described as incredible and enjoyable, especially for fans of the first game. - Excellent music and sound design (weight 0.22): The game features a high-quality soundtrack and excellent sound design. Players praise the spectacular soundtrack and top-tier sound effects. - Compelling and well-told story (weight 0.21): The game features a great storytelling experience with an engaging and intriguing narrative. Players appreciate the in-depth and captivating story. - Unique artistic vision and aesthetics (weight 0.2): The game is praised for its unique artistic vision and aesthetics, attributed to Hideo Kojima. Players appreciate the unmatched artistic creation and unique experiences. - Improved and polished gameplay mechanics (weight 0.19): The gameplay has seen significant improvements, including better movement, combat, and interface. Players find the gameplay mechanics satisfying and comfortable. - Immersive atmosphere and cinematic experience (weight 0.14): The game offers an immersive atmosphere with a cinematic experience. Players appreciate the photorealistic visuals and the overall immersive feeling. - Improvements over the first game (weight 0.12): The game has seen significant improvements compared to the first game. Players note the powerful upgrades and enhanced world. - Impressive weather effects and day-night cycle (weight 0.11): The game features impressive weather effects and a dynamic day-night cycle. Players appreciate the new weather system and features like storms and flash floods. Common complaints: - Graphical and visual issues (weight 0.26): There are various graphical issues reported, including texture problems, DLSS-related bugs, and issues with HDR and DLSS settings. - Performance issues on various hardware (weight 0.24): Players report performance issues across different hardware setups, including high-end systems, indicating potential optimization problems. - Low frame rate and stuttering (weight 0.21): The game suffers from low frame rates, stuttering, and frame drops, particularly during specific actions like moving the camera or during sandstorms. - Comparison to the first game (weight 0.14): Many players feel that the game does not live up to the standards set by its predecessor, citing various shortcomings and lack of improvements. - Control and key binding issues (weight 0.13): Players have reported issues with control changes and key bindings, which can make the game difficult to play and enjoy. - Server and login issues (weight 0.13): Players have reported issues with game servers and login problems, particularly on PlayStation, which can prevent them from playing the game. - Story and narrative criticisms (weight 0.12): The story is criticized for being confusing, predictable, and not as engaging as the first game. New players may find the ending particularly confusing. - Audio and music criticisms (weight 0.1): The music and audio in the game are criticized for not being as impressive as the first game, with issues related to dialogue volume and background music. - Combat mechanics problems (weight 0.1): Combat in the game is described as clunky and sometimes unplayable, which can frustrate players and hinder their progress. - Save system problems (weight 0.1): The game's save system has been criticized for various issues, including failures and problems related to autosave functionality. - Boring and slow-paced gameplay (weight 0.08): Some sections of the game are criticized for being boring and slow-paced, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. - Vehicle and physics issues (weight 0.08): Vehicles in the game are reported to be janky and difficult to control, with concerns about vehicle physics and overall driving experience. - UI and accessibility concerns (weight 0.07): The UI design is criticized for feeling cheap and not user-friendly. Additionally, some players feel that improved accessibility might dilute the game's intensity. Gameplay feedback: - Enhanced combat mechanics (weight 0.25): The combat system has been significantly improved and expanded, offering more dynamic and flexible gameplay. Players appreciate the early introduction and the variety of combat options available. - Complex and emotional narrative (weight 0.18): The game features a complex storyline with well-developed characters. The narrative is emotionally impactful and personal, resonating with players. - Focus on delivery mechanics (weight 0.15): The game heavily involves delivery missions, which are integrated into the storyline and gameplay. Players engage in delivering cargo and exploring various environments. - Environmental challenges (weight 0.13): Players face various environmental challenges such as earthquakes, flooding, and difficult terrain. These elements add to the game's difficulty and realism. - Addictive and interactive gameplay (weight 0.12): The gameplay loop is addictive and interactive, driven by a compelling story. Players find the gameplay engaging and immersive. - New items and building elements (weight 0.06): The game introduces new items and building elements, adding to the gameplay experience. These new features provide more options for players. - Dynamic events and weather (weight 0.06): The game features dynamic events and weather conditions, which add unpredictability and variety to the gameplay. - Asynchronous multiplayer (weight 0.06): The game includes asynchronous multiplayer features, allowing players to influence each other's gameplay experiences cooperatively. - Controller and keyboard support (weight 0.05): The game supports both controller and keyboard/mouse inputs, catering to different player preferences. This flexibility enhances the gaming experience. - Customizable settings (weight 0.05): Players can adjust various settings, including difficulty and graphical options, to tailor the game to their preferences. - Immersive walking mechanics (weight 0.05): The game offers immersive walking mechanics, with adjustable walking speeds that enhance the overall immersion. - Virtual reality training (weight 0.05): The game includes virtual reality training sessions, providing players with a unique and immersive way to learn and practice. Performance notes: - Excellent optimization and performance (weight 0.36): The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly and efficiently on various hardware configurations. Players report buttery smooth performance and high frame rates even at launch. - Stable high FPS (weight 0.27): Players experience stable and high frame rates, often ranging from 60 to 120 FPS, even at higher resolutions like 2K and 4K with various settings. - Frame drops and performance issues (weight 0.14): Some players report frame drops and performance issues, including strange FPS dips and unplayable frame drops, which can affect the gaming experience negatively. - Performance on lower-end hardware (weight 0.13): The game runs well even on lower settings and older hardware, though some players experience low frame rates despite lowering graphics settings. - High graphics quality (weight 0.12): The game features good to magnificent graphics, with many players appreciating the high graphics settings and excellent optimization that allows for a visually stunning experience. - Driver updates and issues (weight 0.09): Updating or reinstalling drivers is mentioned as a solution to some performance issues, though driver problems can also be a source of trouble for some players. - Stuttering and lag issues (weight 0.08): Occasional stuttering, microstuttering, and lag are reported by some players, which can detract from the overall smoothness of the game. - Stability and lack of bugs (weight 0.06): Many players report a lack of bugs, crashes, or texture loading issues, indicating a stable and polished game. - Fast loading times (weight 0.06): The game features little to no loading times, contributing to a seamless gaming experience. - DLSS support and bugs (weight 0.06): DLSS support is mentioned, though there are some reports of bugs related to DLSS settings that can affect performance. - High resolution support (weight 0.06): The game supports high resolutions like QHD and 4K, providing a high-quality visual experience. - Performance with FSR (weight 0.06): The game runs smoothly at high graphics settings with FSR enabled, providing good performance on various hardware. - High CPU usage (weight 0.06): Some players report high CPU usage, which can affect performance and overall system stability. - GPU underutilization (weight 0.05): There are reports of GPU underutilization, which can prevent the game from fully leveraging the graphics hardware. Recommendations: - Highly recommended game (weight 0.15): The game is highly recommended by a significant number of players, with many expressing a 100% recommendation rate. - Recommended for fans of Death Stranding 1 (weight 0.12): Players who enjoyed the first Death Stranding game are likely to appreciate this game as well. It is often recommended for fans of the first game, especially those with powerful PCs. - Worth buying and playing (weight 0.08): The game is considered worth buying and playing, offering a valuable experience for both fans and newcomers. - Recommended for emotional and cinematic experiences (weight 0.06): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy emotional and cinematic experiences, highlighting its strong audiovisual and gameplay aspects. - Volume adjustment options needed (weight 0.05): Players have suggested adding options to adjust dialogue, environmental, and background music volumes for a better gaming experience. - Enjoy the experience and don't rush (weight 0.04): Players advise enjoying the game experience and not rushing through it, indicating a preference for a more immersive and leisurely playthrough. - Game of the Year (weight 0.03): The game is considered by some players to be a strong contender for Game of the Year on PC. - Recommended for people with trouble sleeping (weight 0.03): Interestingly, the game is recommended for people who have trouble sleeping, possibly due to its relaxing or engaging nature. - Set a new standard (weight 0.02): Some players believe that this game should set the standard for all future games, highlighting its high quality and innovative features. Other player notes: - Deluxe edition and rewards (weight 0.06): Reviewers mention the deluxe edition rewards and in-game rewards and evaluations. - Health concerns from gameplay (weight 0.03): Some reviewers report an increase in patients with tendonitis due to playing the game. - Lack of Ukrainian localization (weight 0.03): Some reviewers are waiting for the game to be localized in Ukrainian. - Linux compatibility confirmed (weight 0.03): The game works well on Linux systems without additional configuration. - Additional content available (weight 0.03): There are links to additional content provided in some reviews. Emotions: - Excitement (weight 0.23): Players are thrilled by the game's high-quality graphics, smooth performance, and engaging gameplay mechanics. The anticipation for the PC version and the improvements over the first game also contribute to this excitement. - Satisfaction (weight 0.13): Players are satisfied with the game's improved gameplay mechanics, good optimization, and overall quality. The game's performance on various hardware and the improvements over the first game are also noted. - Frustration (weight 0.11): Players are frustrated with control scheme issues, performance problems, and game crashes. Issues with save systems, controller input delays, and difficulty settings also contribute to this frustration. - Joy (weight 0.07): Players find joy in the game's emotional story, beautiful graphics, and immersive gameplay. The unique worldview and cinematic experience also contribute to their enjoyment. - Admiration (weight 0.06): Players admire the game's graphics, story, and emotional impact. They appreciate Hideo Kojima's work and the game's artistic and technical achievements. - Awe (weight 0.05): Players are in awe of the game's stunning visuals, high detail, and photorealism. The beautiful world and immersive experience contribute to this sense of awe. - Disappointment (weight 0.04): Players are disappointed with the game's predictable story, performance issues, and comparison to the first game. Changes in character appearance and voice acting also contribute to this disappointment. - Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy the game's overall experience, gameplay loop, and building mechanics. The immersive experience and great music also contribute to their enjoyment. - Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the game's good performance, optimization, and improvements in gameplay. The anticipation for the game's visuals and performance on PC also contribute to this excitement. - Happy (weight 0.03): Players are happy with the game's improvements over the first game, enjoyable gameplay, and good performance. The detailed graphics and good music also contribute to their happiness. - Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic about playing the first game and reminiscing about past gaming experiences. The game's connection to Metal Gear Solid and personal memories also contribute to this nostalgia. - Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players are grateful for the game's quality and the timing of its release. They thank Hideo Kojima and the team for creating a powerful and immersive game. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed with the game's world design, server issues, and poor bandit AI. The change in opening BGM also contributes to this disappointment. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game's new environment hazards and overall enjoyment. Their affection for the first game also contributes to this love. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's unique and personal aspects, detailed in-game mechanics, and references. The unique audiovisual experience also contributes to their appreciation. - Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful that the developers will update the game with missing options and fix technical issues. They hope that the raytracing issue for AMD GPUs will be resolved in the future. - Enthusiastic (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's music and detailed feedback from the PS5 controller. They enjoy the story and characters. - Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic about the emotional journey of the character Sam and the game's visuals and music. They reflect on past experiences and the impact of the game. - Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the game's comparison to the first Death Stranding game, graphics, and optimization. The improved physics and visuals also contribute to their satisfaction. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's high performance settings and improved graphics.}