Death Stranding 2: On The Beachofficially releases on June 26, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Now that we’ve finally seen more of Hideo Kojima’s secondDeath Strandingtitle, we also know that, for now, it will remain a PlayStation exclusive. Just like the originalDeath Strandingwhich launched on June 10, 2025, and only came to PC on June 12, 2025,Death Stranding 2will be locked toPS5for the foreseeable future.
Death Stranding 2is not releasing on PC—at least not yet
There is no confirmed PC release date forDeath Stranding 2, meaning the game won’t be available on any platform outside of PlayStation when it launches on June 26. Whether it’s Steam, the Epic Games Store, or a standalone release, there’s currently no sign of a PC version.
The reason for this could be Kojima Productions’ partnership with Sony, which initially madeDeath Strandinga PlayStation exclusive. Given how well Kojima’s games perform, it’s likely that the partnership was successful, leading to a renewed deal forDeath Stranding 2. However, neither Sony nor Kojima Productions have officially confirmed whether this exclusivity is due to a contract or simply a studio decision to focus on PS5 first. Destructoid has reached out to Kojima Productions for comment.
The originalDeath Strandingtook about 8 months to make the jump from PlayStation to PC. Based on that timeline, ifDeath Stranding 2does eventually release on PC — which is not guaranteed — it wouldn’t be expected until at least February 2026.
At least until then, and possibly until way later or even forever, only PS5 players will have access toDeath Stranding 2.
Death Stranding 2being a PS5 exclusive could drive console sales
There’s no specific reason whyDeath Stranding 2wouldn’t come to PC, especially as a game from Hideo Kojima. In most cases, exclusivity comes down to contracts that provide benefits for both the studio and the platform. If Sony has secured exclusivity, it means they seeDeath Stranding 2as a hardware seller—if enough players want to play the game, they may be more likely to buy a PS5.
This could be a strategic move for Sony, especially as the PS5 generation nears its later years. The release of the PS5 Pro last year also plays a role—some existing PS5 owners may upgrade to the Pro model to get better performance or enhanced visuals forDeath Stranding 2.
In short, keepingDeath Stranding 2exclusive to PS5, even if only for a limited time, could help boost console sales for Sony.Death Stranding 2’spre-orders for its multiple editions are already live.
