DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS · 19 Mar, 2026
1,214 downloads
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
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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.
Screenshots
20 images
Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Patch 1.8 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!
This update fixes issues related to VSync behavior when enabling or disabling frame generation and improves distant terrain texture quality when using higher texture settings.
It also adds support for displaying PlayStation friends and PlayStation user avatars when signed in to your PlayStation account, along with additional bug fixes and stability improvements. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.
Keep on keeping on!
Patch 1.8 Release Notes
Fixed a bug where VSync would not restore correctly after enabling or disabling frame generation.
Addressed an issue where VSync could remain enabled when turning on DLSS Frame Generation.
Improved distant terrain texture quality when using high or very high texture settings.
Added support for displaying PlayStation friends and PlayStation user avatars when signed in to your PlayStation account.
Updated Intel XeSS Frame Generation to the latest version, including bug fixes and support for Multi Frame Generation and XeLL on supported Intel GPUs.
Fixed a rare progression bug that could prevent the next Main Order from advancing after saving and loading in Magellan’s private room.
Resolved an issue where players could sometimes be unable to place or remove map markers when playing below 30 FPS.
Added support for C/GL/GR button icons for Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface.
Various minor bug fixes related to localization.
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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Patch 1.7 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!
[p align="start"]This update fixes a bug that could cause stuttering in short transitional cutscenes, such as the animation shown when refilling the Canteen at a Timefall Shelter or when hiding in a Postbox.We've also identified and resolved a rare bug that could cause the game to hang and become unresponsive while creating a manual save on specific system configurations. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.
[p align="start"]Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.7 Release Notes
Fixed stuttering in short transitional cutscenes.
Resolved a rare issue that could cause the game to hang while creating a manual save.
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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Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!
[p align="start"]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.[p align="start"]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.[p align="start"]Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.[p align="start"]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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Patch 1.5 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!
[p align="start"]This update focuses on additional optimizations for Steam Deck, resulting in improved performance in scenarios such as Bandit Camps. We've also implemented various bug fixes and improvements related to Steam Input.[p align="start"]In the Basic Controls menu, you'll now see how to access Photo Mode on controllers without a touchpad. Additional changes include various bug fixes and improvements to the user interface and localization.[p align="start"]The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to work on updates with further optimizations and improvements based on community feedback. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.[p align="start"]Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.5 Release Notes
Performance optimizations for Steam Deck.
Various improvements and bug fixes related to Steam Input.
Performance improvements related to the user interface when using mouse and keyboard.
The Basic Controls menu now displays how to access Photo Mode on controllers without a touchpad.
Fixed a crash that occurred when closing the launcher by clicking the X button.
Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface.
Various bug fixes related to localization.
Update, April 24:
After the release of Patch 1.5, we received reports that some users are experiencing temporary freezes.
While we work on a fix, affected players can revert to the previous version of the game as a temporary workaround.
To do so, right-click the game in your Steam Library, go to "Game Versions & Betas" and select "previous_version".
Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
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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Hey everyone,
Patch 1.4 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!
This update contains various bug and crash fixes based on player feedback. Players on Steam will now see more Steam user avatars appear in the game, and we’ve implemented various improvements and bug fixes related to frame generation.
After updating, you’ll also notice an expanded range over sharpness control for upscaling options. Check out the patch notes below for more details on the contents of this update.
The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to work on updates with additional optimizations and improvements. Thanks again to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us to further improve the game.
Keep on keeping on!
Patch 1.4 Release Notes
Players on Steam will now see more Steam user avatars in the Social Strand Service.
Fixed various rare crashes and implemented additional stability improvements.
Expanded the range of sharpness control for upscaling options.
Improved image quality for various textures when Texture Quality is set to Medium or lower.
AMD FSR and Intel XeSS Frame Generation now correctly include vignetting when interpolating frames.
Resolved a bug affecting the appearance of flowing water that occurred when building a Hot Spring with Frame Generation enabled.
Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface.
Fixed various minor graphics-related bugs.
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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Hey everyone,
Patch 1.3 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!
This update addresses frame rate drops that could occur when using a sniper rifle scope. We've also implemented additional performance improvements and fixed various bugs and rare crashes based on feedback from the community.
We are excited to share that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now officially Steam Deck verified!
Thanks again to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us to further improve the game.
Keep on keeping on!
Patch 1.3 Release Notes
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now Steam Deck verified.
Fixed hitches and stutter that could occur when zooming in with sniper rifles.
Implemented performance optimizations.
Fixed multiple rare crashes and improved overall stability.
Addressed various minor graphics-related bugs.
Various input and user interface related improvements and bug fixes.
Implemented various text and localization related fixes.
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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Hey everyone,
Patch 1.2 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!
This update brings performance improvements for players on systems with limited PCI Express bandwidth, improves performance on Steam Deck, and contains various other bug fixes and improvements based on player feedback.
Performance improvements
We’ve made optimizations to reduce the amount of data being transmitted between the GPU and CPU over the PCIe bus interface. This results in performance improvements across most hardware configurations, with most gains seen on systems that have limited PCIe bandwidth.
Handhelds like Steam Deck also benefit from these changes, and this patch includes additional optimizations focused on handheld devices, resulting in improved performance. We continue to work on additional performance improvements for Steam Deck.
Ongoing optimization
We also want to give you an update on your reports and support requests regarding frame rate drops that can occur when using a sniper rifle scope. We have a fix in the works that will be available in an upcoming patch soon. If you are experiencing this, as a workaround, you can try lowering the Level of Detail and/or Texture Quality setting to improve your experience.
Thanks again to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us to further improve the game.
Keep on keeping on!
Patch 1.2 Release Notes
Performance improvements on systems with limited PCIe bandwidth.
Improved performance on Steam Deck.
Various crash fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimizations.
Photo Mode screenshots taken in HDR no longer appear to be washed out.
DualShock 4 triggers no longer need to be pressed fully to register input when using Steam Input.
Various bug fixes related to the Map user interface.
Various bug fixes and improvements related to graphics.
Various input and user interface related improvements and bug fixes.
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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Hey everyone,
Patch 1.1 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now!
This update improves overall performance and stability and addresses several bugs raised by the community, such as VR Training Missions not loading for some players and Steam Friends not appearing in the Social Strand Service friends list. Check the release notes below for more details!
The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to keep a close eye on player feedback and crash reports and are actively working on more patches with additional performance improvements and fixes.
Thank you all for playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC and sharing your feedback with us!
Patch 1.1.53 Release Notes
Steam friends now appear on the Social Strand Service friends list.
Made various improvements to overall performance and game stability.
Implemented a fix for AMD FSR and Intel XeSS frame generation when used in combination with NVIDIA DLSS upscaling.
Resolved an issue that could prevent some players from loading VR Training Missions.
Implemented various fixes and improvements to graphics, user interface, and localization.
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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Hey everyone,
Thank you for playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC! We’re thrilled to welcome so many of you on Sam’s adventure beyond the UCA and are grateful for the outpouring of positive responses and constructive feedback you’ve shared with us so far.
This hotfix resolves an issue that could cause dialog prompts to appear blank for some players, fixes an HDR issue when used in combination with DLSS, and improves stability. The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to monitor player feedback and are working on future updates with additional fixes and improvements.
Hotfix Release Notes
Fixed an issue that could cause dialog prompts to display incorrectly
Resolved an HDR issue when used in combination with DLSS
Stability improvements
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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Welcome to Drawbridge, Porters!
Today we celebrate the launch of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC! The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are excited for you to experience Sam’s journey beyond the UCA.
We invite you to join us on the Steam Community forums to discuss the game and share your experiences about the connections you make along the way!
Official Support
If you encounter any issues, please visit the Nixxes Support website for Support Guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting information. If you require any assistance with the PC version, please contact Nixxes Support, and make sure to include your log files, so we can help you out as quickly as possible.
Share your Photo Mode results!
We can’t wait to see what you capture in the unique world of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH and look forward to seeing your Photo Mode results. When sharing your shots on social media, make sure to include the hashtags #DeathStranding2 and #DeathStranding2PC.
If you're keen to share your in-game photography talents, the PC launch is also the perfect time to join the 2026 DEATH STRANDING Annual Photo Mode Campaign! Check out all the details on the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS website.
PC Launch Trailer
For an overview of all the new features and additions in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH for PC, check out the new PC Launch Trailer by Hideo Kojima here:
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Current Release
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Uploaded Mar 22, 2026
Update Required for Latest Version
The base game download is an older build.
To get the latest version, download both the Base Game + Update patch.
Death Stranding 2 On The Beach - Update 1.0.48 - 1.0.49.rar
8 MB
Additional Files
Update Patches
1 file · Only if your local version is older
System Requirements
How to Install
DS2.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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83.5 GB
22398237
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