Kojima Productions has released the full PC requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, giving players a clear look at what gear they’ll need to run the game from low to ultra settings. The sequel lands on PC on March 19, less than a year after its PS5 debut.
Specs Breakdown: From Minimum to 4K
The minimum spec asks for a GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT and an Intel Core i3-10100 or Ryzen 3 3100, with 16GB RAM and 150GB SSD space. That gets you 1080p at 30 FPS on low settings. If you want 1080p at 60 FPS, you’ll need a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 and a Core i5-11400 or Ryzen 5 5600.
For high settings at 1440p/60 FPS, the bar rises to a GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 and a Core i7-11700 or Ryzen 7 5700X. If you want to max out at 4K/60 FPS, you’ll need a GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT-plus the same high-end CPU and 16GB RAM. Every tier requires Windows 10/11 (version 1909 or newer) and 150GB SSD space.
Why It Matters: Hardware Demands and Early PC Arrival
These specs are beefy, especially for 4K. If you’re still running older hardware, you’ll be stuck at 1080p or lower. The 150GB install size means you’ll also need to clear some serious SSD space before launch.
The PC version drops just months after the PS5 release, a fast turnaround for a major PlayStation title. That’s good news for PC players who hate waiting years for ports. If you want to see how the game plays, Eurogamer’s review calls it “a busier, louder, and more emotionally resplendent take on this singular hiking sim.”
Death Stranding Universe Expands
While you prep your rig, there’s more on the horizon for fans. Kojima Productions is working on a Death Stranding anime coming exclusively to Disney Plus in 2027. Hideo Kojima will executive produce, with Takayuki Sano directing. The anime will feature an original story set in the Death Stranding universe.
The bottom line
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hits PC on March 19.
- Expect high hardware demands, especially for 4K.
- Clear 150GB on your SSD if you plan to play at launch.