Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will arrive on PC on March 19, nearly nine months after its exclusive PlayStation 5 launch. The title’s PC port introduces a broad spectrum of hardware requirements, from budget-friendly configurations capable of running at 1080p with low settings to high-end setups targeting 4K at 60 frames per second with ray tracing. Beyond raw specs, the game also supports upscaling technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, along with a proprietary upscaling solution developed by Guerrilla Games.
The minimum hardware demands for 30 FPS at 1080p with low settings include an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i3-10100 processor, 16 GB of DDR6 RAM, and a dedicated graphics card like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB). For a smoother experience at 1080p with medium settings, players should aim for an RTX 3060 12 GB or Radeon RX 6600, paired with a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-11400.
Those seeking 1440p at 60 FPS with high settings will need a more robust setup, including an RX 6800 or RTX 3070, along with a Ryzen 7 5700X or Core i7-11700. The top-tier configuration for 4K at 60 FPS with very high settings demands an RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT, while CPU and memory requirements remain consistent across all tiers. All configurations mandate at least a 150 GB SSD and Windows 10 (1909+) or Windows 11.
Visually, the PC version embraces flexibility with native support for 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide aspect ratios, as well as a simulated 21:9 mode for 16:9 displays via black bars. The game integrates three upscaling technologies: NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 2—each offering frame generation and upscaling options. Additionally, Pico (Progressive Image Compositor), Guerrilla’s proprietary upscaling tech from the Decima engine, is available alongside these solutions, with dynamic resolution scaling adjustable for quality.
For players prioritizing performance over upscaling, native anti-aliasing options remain available. The PC release also extends the game’s visual enhancements to PS5 players, ensuring a unified experience across platforms.
