Death Stranding 2: On The Beach brings Kojima back with an even stranger sequel. Early reviews are solid, with a 90/100 on Metacritic.
The story picks up 11 months after the first game, featuring wild additions like giant ships, a guitar-playing cyborg, and other unexpected elements that push the series into new territory.
Official Platform Announcements
The game is officially announced only for PlayStation 5. Kojima Productions and Sony have confirmed it’s PS5-exclusive at launch, with no word on other platforms for now.
The launch is set for June 26, 2025 (or June 24 for the Deluxe Edition). With Sony handling publishing, this seems to follow the same pattern as the first game — a period of timed exclusivity before opening up to other platforms.
What About PS6? Analyzing the Timeline and Rumors
There’s no clear sign of a PS6 version. Sony is still focused on the PS5 and its upgraded Pro model. If a new console is coming, it’s not arriving in time to affect this release window and developers haven’t hinted at any cross-gen plans. Only rumors popped last days.
PC Version – When and How Likely?
There’s no confirmed PC version, but the first game hit PC eight months after its PS4 debut. If this pattern holds, expect a possible PC release around February 2026, though nothing is officially announced.
Steam vs Epic: Where Would it Land if it Comes to PC?
No storefront has been confirmed. The first game launched on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, so there’s a solid chance the sequel will land on both again — unless a new exclusivity deal changes that.
Cloud Gaming & Future Options
The Social Strand System returns and doesn’t require PS Plus. Since the Director’s Cut is part of the PS Plus catalog, Death Stranding 2 could end up there too — eventually. Nothing’s been mentioned about GeForce Now or other third-party services.
Comparison to Death Stranding 1 Release Path: Timeline from PS4 to PC
Curious when you’ll be able to play Death Stranding 2 on your platform of choice? If the first game’s rollout is anything to go by, we’ve got a good idea of what to expect. Here’s how the release timeline played out last time and what it likely means for the sequel.
- Death Stranding (PS4): Hit shelves on November 8, 2019
- Death Stranding(PC): Arrived later on July 14, 2020
- Death Stranding 2 (PS5): Set to launch June 26, 2025 (Deluxe unlocks on June 24)
- If the same pattern holds, expect the PC edition sometime in early 2026
Player Considerations: Which Version Should You Wait For?
Not sure whether to lock in a preorder or hold out for the PC version? It’s all about what you care most about: performance, price, extras, or just plain convenience.
- PS5 Pro: Performance Mode delivers 60fps — smoother overall feel
- Standard PS5: Quality Mode runs at 30fps with a small bump in detail
- Price: $70 for base game, $80 for Deluxe — PC version may come in lower
- Bonuses: Pre-ordering any edition unlocks digital items and early access with the top tiers
- Story: You don’t need to play the first game, but knowing the characters and world adds a lot
Conclusion: Platform Predictions
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach launches exclusively on PS5 in June 2025. A PC version seems likely — if past trends repeat, it may arrive in early 2026. There’s no PS6 version in development. Want to play right away? Go with PS5. Prefer to wait? The PC version could be worth it.