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About DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach expands the Kojima universe eleven months after the first game, sending Sam Porter Bridges across a fractured Australia to reconnect the Chiral Network. The open world blends day‑night cycles, weather extremes and Timefall, demanding players to build infrastructure, master equipment and decide between combat or stealth.
On PC the title features full mouse‑keyboard control, customizable keybinds and extensive graphics options, including DLSS, FSR, XeSS, ultrawide support and DualSense haptic feedback, delivering a high‑fidelity, performance‑flexible experience.
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Open World Environment
The game presents an expansive Australian landscape where terrains shift seamlessly, from deserts to forests, each affected by dynamic time, weather and natural disasters such as earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires. These conditions alter navigation and resource needs, encouraging players to adapt their routes.
Timefall rain ages objects instantly, adding a layer of urgency to deliveries and infrastructure building. Players must plan routes that consider these environmental hazards to maintain cargo integrity and personal safety.
- Check weather forecasts before long trips to avoid Timefall‑damaged cargo.
- Use high‑ground positions during sandstorms for better visibility.
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Combat and Stealth Options
Sam can confront threats with fabricated weapons like machine guns, shotguns and grenade launchers, or avoid conflict using stealth tools such as decoy holograms, silent takedowns and long‑ranged gear. APAS enhancements let players improve weapon fire‑rates or reduce movement noise.
Enemy types include enigmatic Mech soldiers, unseen BTs and new boss variants, each demanding different tactical approaches, whether aggressive firepower or quiet evasion.
- Upgrade APAS for reduced noise when sneaking past BTs.
- Carry a decoy hologram to distract Mech soldiers during a rush.
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PC Graphics and Performance
The PC version supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS and frame‑generation technologies, allowing higher output resolutions and crisp visuals. Players can also enable unlocked framerates and customize graphics settings for a wide hardware range.
Ultrawide displays are supported at both 32:9 panoramic and 21:9 standard ratios, while DualSense integration provides haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionality for immersive combat and cargo handling.
- Enable DLSS for smoother performance on mid‑range GPUs.
- Adjust the field of view for ultrawide monitors to reduce motion sickness.
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Control Customization
Players have full mouse and keyboard support with the ability to map custom keybinds, catering to individual play styles. The game also offers full DualSense controller integration, delivering haptic feedback and adaptive trigger cues for actions like combat and cargo weight distribution.
Steam Input API support ensures compatibility with a range of controllers, while Steam Cloud preserves progress across sessions.
- Map frequently used actions like “Build Structure” to a convenient key.
- Use wired DualSense for the full range of adaptive trigger features.
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Social Strand System
The asynchronous multiplayer system lets players leave “Likes” on bridges, donate resources, store items in shared lockers and complete dropped deliveries. These actions boost reputation, unlocking valuable resources and gear for the contributor.
Other players’ contributions appear in the world, influencing navigation and resource availability, fostering a collaborative network of Porters across the globe.