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Death Stranding 2 for PC finally has a release date, with new modes at launch

New features, new challenges, and a long-awaited PC release

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is officially making its way to PC, as Sony has confirmed the game will release on PC on March 19. Kojima Productions has partnered with Nixxes Software, a Dutch studio acquired by Sony in 2021, for the PC edition.

The sequel picks up nearly a year after the events of the original Death Stranding with a new adventure in Australia. Players once again step into the boots of Sam Porter Bridges, navigating a fractured, post-apocalyptic world haunted by otherworldly threats. The core mission remains familiar, with Sam reconnecting isolated survivors by expanding the chiral network.

Kojima Productions says Death Stranding 2 on PC will support upscaling and frame generation technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, along with uncapped frame rates and full 4K resolution. Players will also get support for ultrawide monitors with a 21:9 aspect ratio, as well as super ultrawide displays at 32:9.

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Audio support includes 3D sound through Dolby Access, DTS Sound Unbound, and Windows Sonic for headphones. Input options are flexible, and you can choose to play with a mouse and keyboard or a DualSense controller.

New modes and features at launch for PC and PS5

Alongside the PC release, Sony has confirmed that ‘new modes and features’ will arrive simultaneously on both PC and PS5. These additions are meant to introduce new challenges and rewards, giving players fresh reasons to revisit the game’s sprawling, often unforgiving world.

While specific details have not yet been revealed, the announcement suggests that On the Beach could raise the stakes with optional challenges or additional objectives tied to unique unlockables. The first Death Stranding received a similar upgrade with its Director’s Cut, which added new missions and equipment that subtly added to the experience.

PC players can pre-purchase Death Stranding 2: On the Beach right away on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $70, which includes bonus in-game items. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for additional $10, offering additional in-game extras for those who want a bit more from the start.

Manisha Priyadarshini
Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.
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