DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH — patch notes and updates
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| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.6 | 2026-04-29 | Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!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.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.Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.6 Release Notes Fixed an issue that could cause temporary freezes for some players |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.5 | 2026-04-23 | Patch 1.5 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!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.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.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 sh |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.4 | 2026-04-17 | 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 fe |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now Steam Deck verified! | 2026-04-09 | 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 NotesDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now Steam Deck verified. Fixed hitches and stutter that could occur when zooming in |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.2 | 2026-04-02 | 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 improvementsWe’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, an |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.1 | 2026-03-26 | 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 |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Hotfix 1 | 2026-03-21 | 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 NotesFixed an issue that could cause dialog |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC! | 2026-03-19 | 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 SupportIf 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 q |
| Preload is available now for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH! | 2026-03-17 | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available for preload on Steam!If you prepurchase DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH for PC, you can preload the game ahead of it's release. The game will be accessible for everyone when it launches worldwide on March 19 at 7:30 AM PT / 14:30 GMT / 15:30 CET / 23:30 JST. New PC Version Launch Trailer "No Rain, No Rainbow"Hello Porters! Jay Boor from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS here and we’re 48 hours away from DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH being delivered to PC! To celebrate the moment, we have a new launch trailer debuting today that confirms new features for both the PC and PS5 editions of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON |
| A beginner's guide to DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | 2026-03-12 | Porters, it is almost time! DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is coming to PC next week and the teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are looking forward to having you along for the journey.Before setting off on your first assignment, take a look at a few beginner tips that will see you handling precious deliveries like a pro. Preparing for the journey Get caught up If you need a refresher, or are new to the series, you can check out a brief recap of the first DEATH STRANDING straight from the main menu. It covers all the key characters and events you should know before continuing Sam’s journey.Prefer to catch up now, to be well prepared for d |
| FAQ GUIDE - DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | 2026-03-05 | In two weeks, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches on PC! To make sure you are well prepared to take on deliveries straight away when the game launches, we've gathered frequently asked questions and answers in this article. You'll also find the contents of this FAQ GUIDE on the Steam Community. We will continue to update the guide there with new details once available.What time does the game launch on PC?The PC version of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches worldwide on March 19 at 7:30 AM PT / 14:30 GMT / 15:30 CET / 23:30 JST. What is the installation size on PC?We recommend 150 GB of SSD storage space to ensure adequate space is a |
| DEATH STRANDING - The Story So Far | 2026-02-27 | Prepare for Sam’s epic journey in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH PC with this essential story recap of DEATH STRANDING the genre-defying experience from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima.A summary of DEATH STRANDING's story is provided in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, allowing Porters new to the world to understand the events leading to the sequel and serving as a refresher for those who played the original game.After a world-shifting extinction event known as the DEATH STRANDING, Sam Porter Bridges is tasked with reconnecting the fractured United Cities of America one outpost at a time using the Chiral Network.Watch The Story So Far vi |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH PC specs revealed | 2026-02-24 | Hey everyone,DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is making its way to PC! On behalf of the teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, I’d like to share the details on PC system requirements with all Porters that will start their journey on March 19!With its release on PlayStation 5, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH established itself as an award-winning graphical showcase, with highly detailed landscapes and photo realistic characters. At Nixxes, when bringing games over to PC, we take pride in delivering a smooth experience with the best possible visuals on a wide variety of hardware.DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH for PC offers a range of Graphics |
| DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches on PC March 19 | 2026-02-12 | Hello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Check out the announcement trailer: In this standalone sequel, step back into Sam’s boots as he takes on a new adventure to connect Australia to the Chiral network. Beset on all sides by enemies, Sam will have to shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble, as well as survive natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and brave the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from exti |