Prepare to reconnect a fractured world once again. Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions are taking us beyond the UCA in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. In the new title, the focus moves away from the reconstruction of America to a global outreach mission. Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus reprising the role) returns alongside Fragile (performed by Léa Seydoux) to explore a world that feels even more alien and unpredictable than before. Let’s find out when we can begin another surreal journey from the comfort of our PCs.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Release Date and Global Launch Times
While the PS5 version followed a rolling midnight launch, the PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on Steam and Epic Games Store follows a synchronised global launch on March 19, 2026. Depending on your time zone, this may fall early on March 20.
| Region | Release Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| West US (Los Angeles) | March 19, 2026 | 7:30 AM PDT |
| Central US (Chicago) | March 19, 2026 | 9:30 AM CDT |
| East US (New York) | March 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM EDT |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | March 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM BRT |
| UK (London) | March 19, 2026 | 2:30 PM GMT |
| Central Europe (Berlin) | March 19, 2026 | 3:30 PM CET |
| Middle East (Riyadh) | March 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM AST |
| Japan (Tokyo) | March 19, 2026 | 11:30 PM JST |
| Australia (Sydney) | March 20, 2026 | 1:30 AM AEDT |
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Countdown Clock
Prepare your rig for the journey. Our countdown clock tracks the global unlock for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC:
Platforms and Technical Specs
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is developed by Nixxes Software, renowned for their high-quality PlayStation-to-PC ports.
- Platforms: PC (through Steam and Epic Games Store). Available now on PlayStation 5.
The PC version features uncapped framerates, 21:9 and 32:9 Ultra-Widescreen support, and advanced upscaling via NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS. In addition, there’s full DualSense integration (Haptics/Triggers) when connected via USB, alongside complete mouse and keyboard remapping. Prepare at least 150GB of SSD space, however.
Gameplay Features
The core "traversal-action" loop returns, but On The Beach introduces a significant shift in scope. Sam is no longer limited to his own two feet; the DHV Magellan, a floating mobile base of operations, serves as your customizable hub that moves across the map.
The environment itself has become a more active adversary. Dynamic floods, wildfires, and earthquakes can permanently alter the landscape during a delivery, forcing you to recalculate your route in real-time. Sam can also discard his backpack to engage in more agile CQC, and he is accompanied by a live puppet companion who provides real-time narrative context during the long treks through the game's vibrant new biomes.
New to the PC version are "Chiral Challenges", which are special time-attack delivery missions optimized for higher refresh rates, allowing you to compete on global leaderboards.
Editions, Pre-order, and Pricing
The PC launch offers two primary ways to join the mission. Pre-purchasing either edition provides early access to the "Quokka" Custom Hologram and a set of 3 Silver Skeletons (Battle, Boost, and Bokka) to assist with your early deliveries.
- Standard Edition ($79.99): Includes the base game and all 1.0 content.
- Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes the base game plus the following goodies:
- 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)
