Kojima’s back with more DS madness…
…and we’re all-in. When a game like Death Stranding 2 drops, you don’t just hear about it, it hits you like a truck full of cryptic trailers, moody voiceovers, and enough cinematic ambition to make Hollywood blush. Kojima doesn’t make games; he crafts interactive mind-benders that somehow manage to be both bonkers and brilliant. Our customers know that. They’re the type who demand more than the usual shoot-and-loot grind. They want storytelling, immersion, tech pushed to its limits, and DS2 looks like it’s dialling all that up to eleven. We’re talking world-class motion capture, a soundtrack that belongs in an art gallery, and gameplay systems so wild they need a manual and a therapist. So yeah, we’re hyped. And if you’re building a machine with us, you better believe it’ll be ready to deliver those packages at max settings without breaking a sweat.
What we know right now
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched exclusively on PS5 on 26 June 2025.
- No official word yet on a PC port. Kojima and Sony are keeping tight-lipped, leaving us all guessing.
Why PC is almost inevitable
History repeats itself:
- Death Stranding 1 dropped Nov 2019 on PS4.
- PC version followed in July 2020 (roughly 8 months later).
- Director’s Cut crept onto PS5 in Sept 2021, PC in Mar 2022, and Xbox in Nov 2024.
Sony loves timed exclusives. It’s basically a playbook: lock it on PlayStation long enough to flog more consoles, then unleash it on PC and Xbox. No rocket science there.
It’s not just Sony, either. The growing trend of high-end PC ports shows that publishers know where the serious performance lives. The PC crowd demands more pixels, more frames, and more flexibility. Death Stranding 2 would be criminally wasted if it didn’t eventually show up on a maxed-out ultra-wide display.
When might PC players finally get a taste?
Smart money says early to mid 2026. Here’s why pundits are sizing it up that way:
- Meristation reckons: roughly six months after launch.
- RadioTimes gives a precise guesstimate: February to March 2026.
- EGamersWorld targets May to June 2026, mirroring DS1’s 8-month delay.
- Steam community chatter even stretches it into late 2026.
Push comes to shove, that exclusivity window will probably run out sometime in the first half of next year.
Will it feel anywhere near as solid as the PS5 version?
PC gamers know how it goes: the first release on console serves as a test bed, then the second run on PC usually includes extra tuning, better graphics, UI improvements, bug fixes, all that good stuff. Think back to what we got with the PC version of Death Stranding… higher frame rates, ultrawide support, DLSS, and crisp visuals that made console players jealous. The same story played out with Horizon Zero Dawn, which got a solid PC upgrade, and God of War, which saw enhanced visuals, unlocked frame rates, and controller customisation that gave it a fresh lease of life on ultra rigs.
And Kojima’s studio doesn’t half-arse it. If anything, they go harder on the PC version. With DLSS 3.5, ray tracing enhancements, and AI upscaling tech now common, we’re expecting DS2 to look like something from five years in the future. So yes, it will not just match the PS5 version, it might stomp it into the mud.
Final verdict
It might feel like you’re stuck watching everyone else deliver cargo across post-apocalyptic Australia in stunning visuals while your PC collects dust. But if DS1 is any indicator, you’ll be hauling packages and fighting BTs on your rig before too long. Just be prepared to wait 6 to 8 months.
Here at Punk PC, we’re already prepping builds that’ll annihilate whatever Kojima throws our way. Want ray tracing without the meltdown? Frame rates locked like vaults? We’ve got you. From pre-configured systems tuned specifically for cinematic open-world games, to fully bespoke rigs with bleeding-edge GPUs and cooling solutions, we’re building with DS2 in mind. Expect launch-ready builds, recommended settings guides, and hands-on support the moment this beast lands on PC.
Until Sony or Kojima break the seal, though, PC players remain on pause. Expect that official announcement around spring 2026, give or take. If DS1 is any indicator, you’ll be hauling packages and fighting BTs on your rig before too long. Just be prepared to wait 6 to 8 months.
TL;DR
- Death Stranding 2 is out now on PS5. PC version? Not confirmed yet, but don’t kid yourself. It’s coming.
- Based on history, expect it around early to mid 2026.
- Past PC ports of Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, and God of War came with big upgrades. DS2 will likely follow suit.
- Punk PC is already gearing up with optimised builds, tuned for cinematic mayhem and performance glory.
- Don’t just wait, prep. Because when the PC version drops, you’ll want a rig that doesn’t just play it, but dominates it. Stick with us and you’ll be the first to know when Kojima opens the gates.
