Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software are finally bringing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to PC after about a year of exclusivity on the PlayStation 5. If you’ve been waiting for the sequel to arrive on PC, here’s when it will unlock in different regions, along with important launch details.
Death Stranding 2 PC Release Date Timer
The PC version of Death Stranding 2 will launch globally at 7:30 AM PT. Since it’s a simultaneous worldwide release, players everywhere will gain access at the same moment.
Below are the release times across several major cities and regions:
| City / Region | Date | Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | March 19 | 7:30 AM | PDT |
| Los Angeles | March 19 | 7:30 AM | PDT |
| Mexico City | March 19 | 8:30 AM | CST |
| Chicago | March 19 | 9:30 AM | CDT |
| New York | March 19 | 10:30 AM | EDT |
| Toronto | March 19 | 10:30 AM | EDT |
| São Paulo | March 19 | 11:30 AM | BRT |
| Buenos Aires | March 19 | 11:30 AM | ART |
| London | March 19 | 2:30 PM | GMT |
| Paris | March 19 | 3:30 PM | CET |
| Berlin | March 19 | 3:30 PM | CET |
| Rome | March 19 | 3:30 PM | CET |
| Johannesburg | March 19 | 4:30 PM | SAST |
| Moscow | March 19 | 5:30 PM | MSK |
| Istanbul | March 19 | 5:30 PM | TRT |
| Dubai | March 19 | 6:30 PM | GST |
| Karachi | March 19 | 7:30 PM | PKT |
| Delhi | March 19 | 8:00 PM | IST |
| Singapore | March 19 | 10:30 PM | SGT |
| Hong Kong | March 19 | 10:30 PM | HKT |
| Seoul | March 19 | 11:30 PM | KST |
| Tokyo | March 19 | 11:30 PM | JST |
| Sydney | March 20 | 1:30 AM | AEDT |
| Auckland | March 20 | 3:30 AM | NZDT |
Can You Preload Death Stranding 2 on PC?
Yes, preloading will be available on Steam a few days before the official launch.
The install size for Death Stranding 2 is expected to be around 115 GB, but developers recommend having 150 GB of free SSD space to ensure the installation process runs smoothly.
More details about preload availability will likely be announced closer to release.
Can You Play Death Stranding 2 Early on PC?
No. Unlike some other major releases, Death Stranding 2 does not offer early access, even if you purchase a deluxe edition.
Because the PC version launches simultaneously worldwide, all players will gain access at the exact same time.
Can You Transfer Death Stranding 2 PS5 Saves to PC?
Unfortunately, save data cannot be transferred between PS5 and PC.
Progress made on the console version won’t carry over to PC, and vice versa. However, players on both platforms will still interact indirectly because the game uses shared online servers.
Do You Need a PlayStation Account To Play Death Stranding 2?
No, linking a PlayStation account is optional.
However, players who connect their account to the PC version will receive some small bonuses, including:
- A unique backpack design patch
- An exclusive suit inspired by the PlayStation logo
These are cosmetic rewards and do not affect gameplay.
Death Stranding 2 PC System Requirements
| Category | Minimum | Medium | High (Recommended) | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Low | Medium | High | Very High |
| Avg Performance | 1080p @ 30 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1440p @ 60 FPS | 4K @ 60 FPS |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909+) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909+) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909+) | Windows 10/11 (Version 1909+) |
| Storage | 150 GB SSD | 150 GB SSD | 150 GB SSD | 150 GB SSD |
Death Stranding 2 Supported Languages on PC
| Language | Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ | ✔ |
Expectations are high for the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, especially considering how well the original Death Stranding and its Director’s Cut performed on PC. Fans are hoping the sequel delivers the same level of polish when it finally arrives.
