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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Launches, Exceeds 2 Million Units Sold, and Anime Series Details Revealed

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Lands on PC, Surpassing 2 Million Sales

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched on PC, approximately one year after its initial release on PlayStation 5, significantly boosting the game's total sales past 2 million units across both platforms. This successful PC debut arrives alongside detailed system requirements for various performance settings and the exciting announcement of a new Death Stranding anime series slated for Disney Plus.

PC Launch and Sales Overview

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made its PC debut on March 19, following its PlayStation 5 launch in June of the previous year. The PC version experienced a strong start, selling an estimated 425,000 copies on Steam during its launch week, as reported by Alinea Analytics.

When combined with over 1.6 million copies sold on PlayStation 5, the game's total sales have now exceeded 2 million units.

For context, the first Death Stranding title shipped an estimated 1.6 million copies on PC alone. The PC version of Death Stranding 2 launched with a price tag of £70, marking a notable increase from the original game's £49.99 launch price.

PC System Specifications

To ensure optimal performance, detailed system specifications for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC have been released. All configurations share common requirements: Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer), 150GB of SSD storage, and 16GB of RAM.

  • Minimum (1080p @ 30 FPS):
    • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
    • CPU: Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
  • Medium (1080p @ 60 FPS):
    • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600
    • CPU: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • High (Recommended) (1440p @ 60 FPS):
    • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800
    • CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Very High (4K @ 60 FPS):
    • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
    • CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

User Reception

User reviews for the PC version of Death Stranding 2 on Steam have been largely positive. Players have particularly praised aspects such as the enhanced graphics, strong performance, new combat mechanics, and immersive audio design.

Related Project: Death Stranding Anime Series

In a separate announcement, Kojima Productions has confirmed a Death Stranding anime series. This original story will be an exclusive to Disney Plus, with its release anticipated for 2027. Hideo Kojima is attached as an executive producer for the project, and Takayuki Sano is set to direct the series.