# 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?

## Game facts

- Developer: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
- Publisher: PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Mar 19, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, WalkingSimulator, Action-Adventure, Stealth, TPS, Shooting
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3280350/)
- Playtime: Main story 35 hr, Main + some extras 67.8 hr, 100% completion 116.8 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach)
- Languages: Interface: Arabic, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Czech (Czechia), Dutch (Netherlands), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), European Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Mexican Spanish, American English, French (France); Subtitles: Arabic, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Czech (Czechia), Dutch (Netherlands), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), European Portuguese, Russian (Russia), American English, French (France); Audio: Chinese (China), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), European Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Mexican Spanish, American English, French (France) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- It retains the delivery-focused gameplay of the previous game while expanding traversal, combat, delivery methods, terrain, and natural disasters.
- The asynchronous connection system, in which players share structures and actions and receive likes in return, provides a strong sense of accomplishment.
- Its original and beautiful world, natural scenery, apocalyptic atmosphere, and artistic presentation are outstanding.

### Weaknesses

- Some players feel that the family-drama-focused story and Sam’s motivation for his journey are less convincing than in the previous game.
- There is strong criticism that the Higgs-related developments and the emotional resolution of the ending fall short of expectations.
- Players must repeatedly switch between weapons and grenades during combat, and controls and movement are inconvenient in some boss fights.

## Links

- [DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2848)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2848/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T11:36:19.938Z