Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

A broader sequel

Developed by Kojima Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched on 26 June 2025 on PS5, then on 19 March 2026 on PC (Steam lists Nixxes Software among the developers). Sam Porter Bridges sets out again with Lou to connect new regions to the network, mixing exploration, deliveries, stealth and combat.

What the press says

IGN finds the sequel more accomplished than the first game in nearly every respect, removing most of the friction that weighed it down. Push Square calls it one of the defining games of the PS5 generation, as strong in gameplay as in narrative and visuals. GamingBolt praises the visuals, expanded mechanics, cast, voice acting and focus on stealth, while warning its style will divide players. Eurogamer gives it 4/5. TheSixthAxis is more reserved, regretting how much it repeats the first game while feeling the ending pulls it together.

Platforms and prices

On 11 November 2026 the standard edition costs €79.99 on Steam and the Digital Deluxe Edition €89.99. On the PlayStation Store the standard PS5 edition is €49.59 instead of €79.99 until 21 November at 00:59 (Paris time), and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €89.99. Steam lists French voice-over and text.

Who is it for?

Players who loved the first Death Stranding, and those put off by its slow pace, since IGN describes a smoother sequel. Anyone hoping for a clean break should read TheSixthAxis’s reservations.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average computed from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 11 November 2026: IGN 9/10, Push Square 10/10, Eurogamer 4/5, GamingBolt 10/10 and TheSixthAxis 8/10. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.