Kojima Productions has officially pulled back the curtain on the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, confirming a March 19, 2026, release date alongside a detailed look at the hardware required to run it. After spending a year as a PS5 exclusive, the sequel is following the trajectory of its predecessor by migrating to Windows with a suite of platform-specific enhancements. The port is being handled in collaboration with Nixxes Software, a studio that has become the industry standard for high-quality PlayStation-to-PC conversions.
The technical specifications revealed today suggest that while the game remains a visual powerhouse, the inclusion of modern upscaling technologies will keep it accessible for mid-range builds. Beyond the standard performance profiles, the PC version of Death Stranding 2 will feature native support for ultrawide displays and various next-gen graphics options not present in the console release. Nixxes appears to be leveraging the full flexibility of modern hardware to ensure the Decima Engine scales effectively across different GPU architectures.
This release timing marks a relatively quick turnaround for a major Sony-published title, appearing on PC almost exactly one year after its initial debut. For fans of Hideo Kojima’s particular brand of “strand” gameplay, the PC port represents more than just a resolution bump; it is an opportunity to experience the game’s vast, haunting landscapes with unlocked frame rates and superior texture filtering. The developer has promised that these “tailored performance profiles” will allow for a highly optimized experience regardless of whether a player is using a high-end rig or a portable gaming handheld.
As the industry moves further into the current generation, requirements like these serve as a benchmark for what players can expect from AAA titles in 2026. With Nixxes Software at the helm of the port, the expectation for a stutter-free, highly customizable launch is high. More specific details regarding the exact CPU and GPU tiers for “Minimum” and “Recommended” settings are expected to circulate as we approach the March 19 launch window.
