Less than a year after its temporary PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has finally arrived on PC. Hideo Kojima’s latest masterpiece lands with a suite of technical upgrades that make it a compelling experience — whether you previously played it on PS5 or are stepping into this world for the first time on PC. After more than 30 hours of gameplay, here is our full PC-focused review.
We previously reviewed the PlayStation 5 version last year and awarded it a 9/10, calling it one of the generation’s standout experiences. With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Kojima and his team delivered one of the finest games in modern gaming history — a complete package featuring a deeply emotional story filled with unforgettable twists, meaningful gameplay refinements, a visually stunning dynamic world, and top-tier technical presentation. It remains a strong Game of the Year contender.
For a deeper breakdown of the core experience, you can refer to our PS5 review. Here, we’ll focus specifically on what the PC version brings to the table.
Death Stranding 2 PC Performance and Technical Enhancements
The PC version introduces noticeable graphical upgrades, particularly with support for ray tracing in lighting and reflections. These additions elevate environmental realism beyond what was available on PlayStation 5.
Perhaps most importantly, the game now supports uncapped frame rates instead of being limited to 60 FPS. On high-end systems, this results in a significantly smoother experience.
The game also supports modern upscaling technologies:
NVIDIA DLSS
AMD FSR
Intel XeSS
Additionally, the PC version fully supports ultrawide displays, including 21:9 Ultra Wide and even 32:9 Super Ultra Wide aspect ratios.
From a technical standpoint, performance on PC is excellent. The game runs stable and free from major bugs or noticeable technical issues. Testing was conducted on a system with the following specifications:
- CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- RAM: 32GB DDR5
- GPU: AMD RX 9070
Running the game at maximum settings at 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution delivered over 100 FPS consistently, especially with AMD FSR enabled. Frame rates can exceed 150 FPS when activating Frame Generation; however, this introduces occasional stuttering, making it less ideal for consistent play in my experience.
Overall, performance is highly optimized. Even mid-range systems should be able to run the game smoothly without significant compromises.
Minimum PC Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Memory: 16GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
- Storage: 150GB SSD
Controls and Customization
The PC version offers full flexibility in control schemes. You can play using mouse and keyboard or any controller, including PlayStation and Xbox gamepads. Full button remapping is supported, allowing players to tailor the experience to their preferences.
If you own a PS5 DualSense controller, you’ll also benefit from full support of features such as Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers on PC — a welcome addition that preserves immersion.
Final Verdict
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is technically the definitive way to experience the game. With enhanced visuals, smoother performance, ultrawide support, and expanded customization options, it presents Kojima’s vision in its best possible form.
If the original release was already exceptional, this version refines it further. We strongly recommend it.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – PC Review
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is technically the definitive way to experience the game. With enhanced visuals, smoother performance, ultrawide support, and expanded customization options, it presents Kojima’s vision in its best possible form.
9.5
Pros
- Strong graphical improvements with ray tracing support
- Excellent performance with high, uncapped frame rates
- Broad support for DLSS / FSR / XeSS upscaling technologies
- Outstanding technical stability
- Flexible control customization
Cons
- Some missions feel slightly stretched in pacing
