Death Stranding 2 PC System Requirements Revealed Ahead of March 19 Launch
In a nutshell
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on PC March 19, 2026.
- Full system requirements revealed, ranging from GTX 1660 minimum to RTX 4080 for 4K.
- Supports DLSS 4, FSR 4, XeSS 2, ultrawide displays, and new Pico upscaling technology.
Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software have announced the full system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, ensuring scalable performance across a wide range of setups.
The PC edition introduces multiple graphics presets, ranging from Low to Very High, as well as a Portable preset for handheld gaming devices.
Death Stranding 2 PC System Requirements
Check out the full PC system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
| Category | Minimum | Medium | High (Recommended) | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Low | Medium | High | Very High |
| Avg Performance | 1080p @ 30 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1440p @ 60 FPS | 4K @ 60 FPS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GBAMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-11400AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i7-11700AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer) |
| Storage | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD | 150GB SSD |
Advanced Features for PC Players
The PC version will support NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 2, all offering upscaling and frame generation. It also introduces Pico, a Progressive Image Compositor developed by Guerrilla for the Decima engine, compatible with all GPUs.
Other highlights include:
- Ultrawide support: Cutscenes in 21:9, gameplay up to 32:9
- Dynamic Resolution Scaling and native anti‑aliasing options
- Cross‑platform bonuses: PlayStation‑themed Porter Suit Link and Patch Link available via account connection
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now available for pre‑purchase on Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is officially set to launch on PC on March 19, 2026.
