Do we have Death Stranding 2: On the Beach fans here? If so, we have good news for you.
The game will receive new modes and features with its PC launch, and importantly, these additions will also arrive on PlayStation 5 as part of a parallel update.
Full details on new modes and the complete features list will be revealed in March.
If you want to learn more about the upcoming changes, technical improvements, and bonuses for linking your PlayStation account, read our guide.
PlayStation State of Play and Blog Feature Reveal
The PC release was confirmed during the State of Play presentation, where Sony officially announced the game’s launch on the new platform.
The announcement was accompanied by a video and preliminary details about the features available at launch.
Alongside the confirmation, Sony stated that the Death Stranding 2 PC new modes will be available at launch, and the full Death Stranding 2 PC features list will be revealed in March.
Importantly, the new modes and features will also roll out on PS5 simultaneously as part of a joint update.
What’s New In The PC Version?
The computer release isn’t just about being available on a new platform.
The developers confirmed a wide range of technical improvements that take advantage of modern hardware setups.
The Death Stranding 2 PC features list include:
- Support for image upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS), such as full NVIDIA AMD Intel upscaler support
- Frame generation technology integration
- Uncapped framerates
- 4K resolution support
- 21:9 ultrawide support (PC and PS5)
- 32:9 super ultrawide gameplay (PC only)
What is more, the Death Stranding 2 ultrawide support is particularly exciting, as 32:9 ratios could dramatically enhance the experience of vast landscapes and cinematic sequences.
PlayStation Account Bonuses
The PC version will also be integrated with the PlayStation ecosystem.
Therefore, players who link their account will receive the Death Stranding 2 PlayStation account bonus, which includes:
- DualSense haptic support PC,
- Full mouse and keyboard support,
- 3D audio Dolby DTS Windows Sonic, including Dolby Access and DTS Sound Unbound,
- PlayStation overlay integration PC, giving access to trophies, friends list, and profile directly on PC.
This allows PC users to enjoy the full range of bonuses and features known from the PS5, highlighting Sony’s strategy of consistent, cross-platform integration.
Death Stranding 2 PC New Modes
Sony confirmed that the PC release will also bring new gameplay modes, but details will not be disclosed until the March feature announcement teaser.
Importantly, these will not be exclusive add-ons for a single platform.
It is connected with the fact that the update will also include PS5, following a cross-platform feature parity update strategy to maintain content balance between platforms.
For now, there is no information on what exactly the new modes will involve, so fans will need to wait for the official presentation to learn more.
See You on The Beach
That’s everything you need to know about the PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including new modes, technical improvements, and bonuses available to players on both platforms.
Which new mode in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach would you like to try first?