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Steam app 3280350 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:22 UTC

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Steam header artwork
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes SoftwarePlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
2,155playing now
2,16324-hour peak
50,601all-time peak
1,499average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−37.6Gain−2.45%% gain3,176Peak

716 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

08582k3k3k16 Sep21 Sep26 Sep01 Oct06 Oct11 Oct16 OctWednesday 16 September 20262,066 peakThursday 17 September 20262,176 peakFriday 18 September 20262,125 peakSaturday 19 September 20262,755 peakSunday 20 September 20262,972 peakMonday 21 September 20262,275 peakTuesday 22 September 20262,266 peakWednesday 23 September 20262,094 peakThursday 24 September 20261,891 peakFriday 25 September 20262,046 peakSaturday 26 September 20262,542 peakSunday 27 September 20262,699 peakMonday 28 September 20261,922 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,726 peakWednesday 30 September 20261,782 peakThursday 01 October 20261,770 peakFriday 02 October 20262,033 peakSaturday 03 October 20262,734 peakSunday 04 October 20263,049 peakMonday 05 October 20262,439 peakTuesday 06 October 20262,574 peakWednesday 07 October 20262,530 peakThursday 08 October 20262,445 peakFriday 09 October 20262,533 peakSaturday 10 October 20262,970 peakSunday 11 October 20263,176 peakMonday 12 October 20262,520 peakTuesday 13 October 20262,344 peakWednesday 14 October 20262,320 peakThursday 15 October 20262,163 peakFriday 16 October 20262,155 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

8 months, March 2026 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

014k27k41k55kMar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026March 202650,601 monthly peakApril 202633,079 monthly peakMay 202611,798 monthly peakJune 20266,080 monthly peakJuly 20266,677 monthly peakAugust 20264,533 monthly peakSeptember 20263,282 monthly peakOctober 20263,176 monthly peak
Monthly peak

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

02k4k5k7kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 20266,677 peak — daily detail belowAugust 20264,533 peak — daily detail belowSeptember 20263,282 peak — hourly detail belowOctober 20263,176 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

02k4k5k7k01 Jul20 Jul22 Jul24 Jul26 Jul28 Jul30 JulWednesday 01 July 20266,677 peakSunday 19 July 20265,751 peakMonday 20 July 20264,702 peakTuesday 21 July 20264,499 peakWednesday 22 July 20264,452 peakThursday 23 July 20264,216 peakFriday 24 July 20264,032 peakSaturday 25 July 20264,864 peakSunday 26 July 20265,211 peakMonday 27 July 20264,181 peakTuesday 28 July 20264,049 peakWednesday 29 July 20263,724 peakThursday 30 July 20263,579 peakFriday 31 July 20263,413 peak

August 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

01k2k4k5k01 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 20264,337 peakSunday 02 August 20264,533 peakMonday 03 August 20263,775 peakTuesday 04 August 20263,640 peakWednesday 05 August 20263,444 peakThursday 06 August 20263,459 peakFriday 07 August 20263,299 peakSaturday 08 August 20264,005 peakSunday 09 August 20264,273 peakMonday 10 August 20263,434 peakTuesday 11 August 20263,395 peakWednesday 12 August 20263,041 peakThursday 13 August 20263,066 peakFriday 14 August 20263,078 peakSaturday 15 August 20263,590 peakSunday 16 August 20263,839 peakMonday 17 August 20263,047 peakTuesday 18 August 20262,943 peakWednesday 19 August 20262,899 peakThursday 20 August 20262,792 peakFriday 21 August 20262,791 peakSaturday 22 August 20263,524 peakSunday 23 August 20263,549 peakMonday 24 August 20262,901 peakTuesday 25 August 20262,843 peakWednesday 26 August 20262,816 peakThursday 27 August 20262,863 peakFriday 28 August 20262,816 peakSaturday 29 August 20263,554 peakSunday 30 August 20263,883 peakMonday 31 August 20262,945 peak

September 2026

30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 342 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

08862k3k4k01 Sep06 Sep11 Sep16 Sep21 Sep26 SepTuesday 01 September 20262,929 peakWednesday 02 September 20262,851 peakThursday 03 September 20262,737 peakFriday 04 September 20262,675 peakSaturday 05 September 20263,195 peakSunday 06 September 20263,282 peakMonday 07 September 20262,802 peakTuesday 08 September 20262,514 peakWednesday 09 September 20262,441 peakThursday 10 September 20262,377 peakFriday 11 September 20262,337 peakSaturday 12 September 20262,922 peakSunday 13 September 20263,088 peakMonday 14 September 20262,405 peakTuesday 15 September 20262,299 peakWednesday 16 September 20262,236 peakThursday 17 September 20262,176 peakFriday 18 September 20262,125 peakSaturday 19 September 20262,755 peakSunday 20 September 20262,972 peakMonday 21 September 20262,275 peakTuesday 22 September 20262,266 peakWednesday 23 September 20262,094 peakThursday 24 September 20261,891 peakFriday 25 September 20262,046 peakSaturday 26 September 20262,542 peakSunday 27 September 20262,699 peakMonday 28 September 20261,922 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,726 peakWednesday 30 September 20261,782 peak

October 2026

16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

08582k3k3k01 Oct03 Oct05 Oct07 Oct09 Oct11 Oct13 Oct15 OctThursday 01 October 20261,770 peakFriday 02 October 20262,033 peakSaturday 03 October 20262,734 peakSunday 04 October 20263,049 peakMonday 05 October 20262,439 peakTuesday 06 October 20262,574 peakWednesday 07 October 20262,530 peakThursday 08 October 20262,445 peakFriday 09 October 20262,533 peakSaturday 10 October 20262,970 peakSunday 11 October 20263,176 peakMonday 12 October 20262,520 peakTuesday 13 October 20262,344 peakWednesday 14 October 20262,320 peakThursday 15 October 20262,163 peakFriday 16 October 20262,155 peak
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:22 UTC
App ID
3280350
Last updated
02 Jul 2026 build 23923251
Update pace
Quiet no update while we have been watching · 0 in 34 days watched
Developer
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
Publisher
PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Release date
Mar 19, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
97.38 GB
Install size
112.46 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
55

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Open WorldExplorationSci-fiWalking SimulatorActionAtmosphericThird-Person ShooterPost-apocalypticThird PersonAction-AdventureEmotionalAdventureSingleplayerStealthRealisticAsynchronous MultiplayerDystopian HorrorGreat SoundtrackViolent
About this gameFull description from Steam
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an emotionally charged evolution of this genre-defying experience. In bringing this title to PC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS worked with Nixxes Software to deliver the definitive version of the critically acclaimed console release. Unique and realistic world In the expansive open world of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, countless areas with vastly different terrains and environments are seamlessly connected, and the changing time, weather and nature itself provide a variety of landscapes and challenges. Evolved and more flexible action There are various obstacles that will prevent Sam from completing his mission. Face them head-on, sneak around, or completely avoid dangerous areas. Choose your approach to any situation. A deep and captivating story Eleven months after the events of the original DEATH STRANDING, rejoin Sam and his companions on a new journey to save humanity from extinction and discover the answer to this haunting question: Should we have connected? Go beyond the UCA Join Sam for the next chapter of his journey as he attempts to connect Australia to the Chiral Network. Navigate a living environment through day and night cycles, natural disasters – including earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires – and Timefall, a rain that instantly ages everything it touches. To traverse this dangerous landscape, you’ll need to build new types of infrastructure, master specialized equipment and confront (or evade) the otherworldly creatures that roam the fractured world. Fight for the future Face enigmatic Mech soldiers, as-yet unseen BTs and new boss types that will push Sam to his limits. As you prepare for each journey, you’ll be able to fabricate weapons like machine guns, shotguns and grenade launchers to deal with threats. Or, choose to avoid confrontation altogether with stealth – using decoy holograms, silent takedowns and long-ranged gear. Through APAS enhancements, Sam can learn new skills that will improve his odds of survival, like enhanced weapon fire-rates or reduced movement noise to help him stay hidden. Hands across Australia The iconic Social Strand System of DEATH STRANDING returns to encourage asynchronous connection across the globe. Your in-game actions affect how other players interact with the world and vice-versa – so connect, collaborate and help your fellow Porters on their journeys. Leave a “Like” on a useful bridge, donate resources to community projects, store field ware in shared lockers and finish incomplete deliveries as you stumble upon dropped cargo from other Porters. As you support other players on their journeys, your own reputation will grow, giving you access to valuable resources and new gear. PC FEATURES: Go Beyond with Upscaling Technology Full integration with NVIDIA’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS and upscaling and frame generation technologies, allowing you to reach higher output resolutions; enjoy crisp, high-fidelity visuals as you navigate and explore an expansive and unpredictable open world.¹ Unlocked Framerates and Customizable Graphics Settings Benefit from the option of higher framerates as well as tailored graphic settings, for a wide range of hardware – supporting every delivery with solid performance.¹ Ultrawide Display Support Witness even more of this incredible world with panoramic, super-ultrawide (32:9) support for gameplay, with standard ultrawide (21:9) support for in-game cut scenes.² Control Customization Take control with full mouse and keyboard support to suit your play style. Personalize your gameplay further by mapping custom keybinds. DualSense® integration Feel the action with full DualSense controller integration. Seize the thrill of combat through haptic feedback, or maintain cargo weight distribution – and steady yourself – using innovative adaptive trigger functionality.³ - - - - - - - - ¹ Compatible PC and graphics card required. ² Compatible PC and display device required. ³ DualSense® controller and wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features. ⁴ Supports 3D Audio via Dolby Access or DTS Sound Unbound, or Windows Sonic for headphones.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 11 regional ratings

Content notice

This game contains content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content, Violence and Strong Language.

Regional ratings

CEROdViolence · Crime
CSRRRViolence · Inappropriate Language, · Alcohol and Tobacco
DEJUS18Violencia (Violence) · Conteudo sexual (Sexual Content) Drogas licitas (Legal Drugs)
ESRBmViolence · Blood and Gore · Partial Nudity · Strong Language
FPB18D - Substance Abuse · H - Horror · L - Language · P - Prejudice · V - Violence · PPS - Photo-sensitivity · CI - Competitive Intensity
GMEDIA18
IGRS18Kekerasan · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Penampilan Tokoh
KGRB19Violence · Language · Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug
NZOFLCr16Violence, · Offensive Language · and Content that may Disturb
OFLCma15Strong Themes and Violence
PEGI18Violence · Bad Language
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-10100, AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer Processor: Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Supported languages18 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French●
Italian●
German●
Spanish - Spain●
Arabic
Czech
Dutch
Greek
Japanese●
Korean
Polish●
Portuguese - Brazil●
Portuguese - Portugal●
Russian●
Simplified Chinese●
Spanish - Latin America●
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

55 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Homo Liberans: The Savior of HumanityAchievement
"Lou? Can you hear me? Can you see me?"Hidden achievement
"Time to Start a New Journey"Hidden achievement
"Help us Bring Australia into the Network"Hidden achievement
"We'll Show the World the Hope in Your Rain"Hidden achievement
"Did He Say Nirvana?"Hidden achievement
"To Our Little Family"Hidden achievement
"Sam the Man—In the Dark About Everything"Hidden achievement
"His Name is Neil. Neil Vana"Hidden achievement
"I Don't Break That Easily"Hidden achievement

View all Steam achievements

24 developer announcements, Feb 2026 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC

October

  1. Annual Photo Mode Campaign Update – The Next Theme is “Animals”

    Hello everyone!Hope your deliveries in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH are going smoothly as always. We’d like to share with you some updates for the Annual Photo Mode Campaign! 📷🖼️ As you may know, the campaign involves public submissions…

    s.yuki
  2. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is 20% Off for the Autumn Sale

    The Steam Autumn Sale is here and so is the chance to purchase the Steam version of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH at 20% off!The powerful story and intriguing gameplay is perfect for the changing seasons, as it can get your heart pumping…

    s.yuki

August

  1. The 2026 DEATH STRANDING Annual Photo Mode Campaign

    To all the porters out there enjoying Photo Mode A Photo Mode campaign for DEATH STRANDING and DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is currently underway on the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS website. We have been regularly announcing “themes” during the…

    s.yuki

July

  1. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.10

    Patch 1.10 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update contains stability improvements and fixes a freeze that could occur for some players when using the instant camera.We’ve also addressed an issue related to Steam…

    Team_Nixxes

June

  1. DEATH STRANDING 2 on PC is Now On Sale at 20% Off for a Limited Time!

    The first ever PC version sale begins!One year ago, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH was released on the PlayStation 5. In celebration of its first anniversary, the Steam version is currently on sale at 20% off for a limited time!Can I start…

    s.yuki
  2. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.9

    Patch 1.9 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This patch updates the NVIDIA Streamline SDK, adding VSync support for DLSS Frame Generation and increasing the maximum Multi-Frame Generation setting available for supported…

    Team_Nixxes
  3. SHARES OF THE MONTH: MAY 2026

    Hi everyone,Thank you for your daily deliveries! 👍+1000Starting last month, we launched "Shares of the Month" — a monthly shoutout celebrating our favorite posts from our community on the official KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS website. For the second…

    s.yuki

May

  1. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.8

    Patch 1.8 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update fixes issues related to VSync behavior when enabling or disabling frame generation and improves distant terrain texture quality when using higher texture settings.It…

    Team_Nixxes
  2. SHARES OF THE MONTH Begins

    Hi everyone,We have just launched "Shares of the Month" — a brand-new monthly shoutout celebrating our favorite posts from our community on the official KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS website.We’re very grateful and constantly inspired by the…

    s.yuki
  3. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.7

    Patch 1.7 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update fixes a bug that could cause stuttering in short transitional cutscenes, such as the animation shown when refilling the Canteen at a Timefall Shelter or when hiding…

    Team_Nixxes

April

  1. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.6

    Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update. We've also included various performance optimizations and fixes…

    Team_Nixxes
  2. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.5

    Patch 1.5 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update focuses on additional optimizations for Steam Deck, resulting in improved performance in scenarios such as Bandit Camps. We've also implemented various bug fixes and…

    Team_Nixxes
  3. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.4

    Hey everyone,Patch 1.4 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!This update contains various bug and crash fixes based on player feedback. Players on Steam will now see more Steam user avatars appear in the game, and we’ve…

    Team_Nixxes
  4. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now Steam Deck verified!

    Hey everyone, Patch 1.3 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update addresses frame rate drops that could occur when using a sniper rifle scope. We've also implemented additional performance improvements and fixed…

    Nixxes_Community
  5. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.2

    Hey everyone,Patch 1.2 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!This update brings performance improvements for players on systems with limited PCI Express bandwidth, improves performance on Steam Deck, and contains various…

    Patch notes

March

  1. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Patch 1.1

    Hey everyone, Patch 1.1 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now! This update improves overall performance and stability and addresses several bugs raised by the community, such as VR Training Missions not loading for some players and…

    Patch notes
  2. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - PC Hotfix 1

    Hey everyone, Thank you for playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC! We’re thrilled to welcome so many of you on Sam’s adventure beyond the UCA and are grateful for the outpouring of positive responses and constructive feedback you’ve…

    Patch notes
  3. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!

    Welcome to Drawbridge, Porters!Today we celebrate the launch of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC! The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are excited for you to experience Sam’s journey beyond the UCA.We invite you to join us on the…

    Nixxes_Community
  4. Preload is available now for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH!

    DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available for preload on Steam!If you prepurchase DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH for PC, you can preload the game ahead of it's release. The game will be accessible for everyone when it launches…

    Nixxes_Community
  5. A beginner's guide to DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH

    Porters, it is almost time! DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is coming to PC next week and the teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are looking forward to having you along for the journey.Before setting off on your first assignment, take a…

    Team_Nixxes
  6. FAQ GUIDE - DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH

    In two weeks, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches on PC! To make sure you are well prepared to take on deliveries straight away when the game launches, we've gathered frequently asked questions and answers in this article. You'll also…

    Nixxes_Community

February

  1. DEATH STRANDING - The Story So Far

    Prepare for Sam’s epic journey in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH PC with this essential story recap of DEATH STRANDING the genre-defying experience from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima.A summary of DEATH STRANDING's story is provided…

    Nixxes_Community
  2. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH PC specs revealed

    Hey everyone,DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is making its way to PC! On behalf of the teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, I’d like to share the details on PC system requirements with all Porters that will start their journey on March…

    Team_Nixxes
  3. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launches on PC March 19

    Hello porters! Jay Boor from Kojima Productions here and I am excited to confirm today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH will be coming to PC on March 19th, 2026, with pre-purchase starting today on Steam and Epic Games Store! Check out…

    Nixxes_Community

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