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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach News
All the latest Death Stranding 2: On The Beach news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
Popular Games Are Now Cheaper — Discounted Prices on Horizon Forbidden West, Alan Wake 2, and More
Our price aggregator has spotted deals on several popular games from recent years. The list includes Horizon Forbidden West, Alan Wake 2, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Death Stranding, and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
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August 28, 2026
Kojima Productions and km5 turn the BB Pod from Death Stranding 2 into a CD player
Kojima Productions and km5 put the Instant Disc Audio Cp1 DEATH STRANDING 2 Model on sale on August 1, 2026. The limited-edition wireless CD player borrows its design from the BB Pod in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and is listed at $160 on km5's English product page.
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August 4, 2026
Hideo Kojima says he would like to die in a movie theater
Hideo Kojima, the game designer behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding, made a striking remark during a public appearance that quickly spread on X via Genki_JPN. In the clip, he said that if he had a choice, he would want his final moments to come in a movie theater.
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July 22, 2026
Death Stranding 2, The Outer Worlds 2, Dying Light: The Beast, and More Games Are Available at Discounted Prices
New deals on popular games have appeared in our discounts aggregator. The service automatically tracks prices across dozens of digital stores worldwide, including official platforms such as Steam, PlayStation Store, and Epic Games Store, helping users find the best available offers.
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July 13, 2026
Patch 1.10 for Death Stranding 2 Fixes Camera Freeze and Other Issues
Patch 1.10 is now available for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC. The update focuses on fixing technical issues and improving the game's overall stability.
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July 2, 2026
Death Stranding 2 Fans Were Taken to the Real-Life Desert That Inspired the Game’s Opening Scene
Kojima Productions has organized a unique experience for fans of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, bringing a group of content creators to California’s Anza-Borrego Desert — home to Font’s Point, the real-world location that inspired the game’s opening sequence.
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June 29, 2026
“He Has Plenty of Ideas”: Troy Baker Doesn’t Rule Out Kojima Moving On from Death Stranding
In an interview ahead of the BAFTA Game Awards 2026, Troy Baker once again spoke about Hideo Kojima — this time focusing on his creative future. According to the actor, who played Higgs in both Death Stranding titles, the director is far from running out of ideas.
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April 18, 2026
The Best Games of the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Revealed — And Here’s Which Title Won Game of the Year
The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 ceremony is currently underway in London—marking the final major event of the awards season and celebrating the standout releases of 2025 (as well as some late-2024 titles, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle). The shortlists for all categories have already been revealed, and one clear frontrunner has emerged: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which leads with the most nominations across several key disciplines.
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April 18, 2026
Steam’s Top Sellers for March Revealed: One of Them is Free-to-Play
Valve has unveiled the most successful Steam releases of March. The list highlights the top 12 highest-grossing titles launched last month, featuring standout hits like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin.
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April 15, 2026
“He only knows how to swing big”: Troy Baker on why Kojima’s games are more than entertainment
Troy Baker, who played the villain Higgs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (and in the first game), shared his thoughts in an interview about Hideo Kojima’s philosophy — and how it differs from most modern games. He explained that Kojima isn’t trying to simply entertain.
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April 15, 2026
A genius has set to work: Kojima is looking for an actor similar to Hannibal Lecter for Physint
Kojima Productions Studio is actively working on a new tactical action movie Physint. The authors are already looking for an actor similar to Mads Mikkelsen from Hannibal to play the villain, IGM reports.
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April 13, 2026
It Just Got Even Better — Death Stranding 2 Receives Patch 1.3 and Full Steam Deck Support
Kojima Productions has released update 1.3 for the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, focusing on boosting performance, stability, and overall game quality. Alongside these improvements, the game has achieved a major milestone—it is now officially Steam Deck Verified.
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April 9, 2026
PC gamers are loving Death Stranding 2
The PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has helped Hideo Kojima’s game surpass 2 million copies sold.
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March 30, 2026
“I wanted players to reach the end”: Kojima made Death Stranding 2 easier after criticism of the first game
Hideo Kojima, while developing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, gave his team a clear directive — make sure more players actually finish the game. But how did that turn out?
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March 25, 2026
Which Is Better? Death Stranding 2 Compared on PC and PS5 Pro
A new video has surfaced online in which YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits provides a detailed comparison of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach on PC and PlayStation 5 Pro. The video highlights differences in resolution, lighting, reflections, draw distance, and object detail.
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March 24, 2026
Death Stranding 2 Benchmarked on 31 GPUs: From RTX 3060 to RTX 5090
The hardware experts at GameGPU have benchmarked the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which launched on March 19 via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game was tested at 1080p resolution using "Max" graphical presets
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March 20, 2026
Death Stranding 2 Launches on PC and Gets Its First Steam Reviews — Does It Live Up to PC Gamers’ Expectations?
Today (March 19), Death Stranding 2: On The Beach launched on PC, and gamers have already started sharing their impressions on Steam. At the time of writing, the game boasts a 95% positive rating.
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March 19, 2026
Death Stranding 2 PC Version Cracked and Leaked Online Ahead of Launch
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has leaked online just two days before its official release. It appears the game launched without Denuvo protection, allowing for an immediate crack.
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March 18, 2026
New Death Stranding 2 Trailer Highlights Key Features of the PC Version
Following the recent reveal of a major update for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Kojima Productions has released a new trailer focused on the PC version of the game. The PC release is set for March 19.
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March 17, 2026
Death Stranding 2 Is Getting a Major Update With a New Difficulty Level and Extra Content — Details Revealed
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to receive a major free update this week, coinciding with the game’s PC launch. Hideo Kojima shared the news during a recent podcast.
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March 17, 2026
The Japanese don't need Western JRPGs? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had its first major failure
It looks like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 got its first major failure. The game, which became the most highly appreciated in the West, failed to appeal to Japanese gamers. This game did not receive any awards at one of the most important Asian awards.
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March 17, 2026
Another triumph for the French! Clair Obscur has been named Game of the Year by developers
Sandfall Interactive’s debut game won five awards at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, including Game of the Year, as well as prizes for Best Visual Art and Best Narrative. Other winners included Blue Prince and Death Stranding 2.
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March 13, 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads Again — Game Developers Choice Awards 2026 Winners Announced
At this year’s Game Developers Conference 2026, the Game Developers Choice Awards 2026 ceremony took place, where developers chose the best games of the previous year. The biggest winner of the night was the RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive, which took home multiple awards, including Game of the Year.
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March 13, 2026
Steam’s Most Wishlisted Game for March Revealed
SteamDB has unveiled the most anticipated games hitting Steam this March. Taking the crown is Slay the Spire 2, the highly anticipated roguelike sequel set 1,000 years after the original cult classic.
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March 1, 2026
Death Stranding 2 System Requirements Revealed — RTX 4080 Needed for Max Settings
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to launch on PC on March 19. Nixxes Software and Kojima Productions have unveiled the system requirements and technical features for the upcoming release, promising a wide range of graphics settings for everything from handheld devices to high-end gaming rigs.
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February 24, 2026
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Launches on PC March 19 with New Modes for PC and PS5
Kojima Productions has confirmed that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch on PC on March 19, with the game releasing simultaneously on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5. At the same time, the studio is already working on new modes and features that will be available on both PC and PS5.
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February 14, 2026
Hideo Kojima Teases Fans Again — Is a Death Stranding 2 PC Trailer on the Way?
Legendary Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima has once again stirred up excitement among fans on his X page, posting a photo that appears to be a frame from an upcoming trailer. This is actually his second such tease—the first was shared just last week.
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February 9, 2026
Kojima Is Editing a Trailer Again — Fans Are Convinced It’s a PC Announcement for Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima has once again fueled fan speculation with a single, cryptic post. The developer shared a photo from his studio showing him at an editing desk, captioned: “Editing for the first time in… eight months?” No further details — but that was more than enough for the community to start theorizing.
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February 6, 2026
2026 DICE Awards Nominees Revealed
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 29th Annual DICE Awards. Leading the charge this year are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei, both of which secured an impressive eight nominations each.
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January 9, 2026
Metacritic Names Best PlayStation Games of 2025
The Metacritic portal has published its list of the best PlayStation games of 2025. The list includes 20 of the highest-rated projects released on PS4 and PS5 over the past 12 months.
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December 30, 2025
“AI Needs to Learn”: Hideo Kojima Wants to Create a Game to Train Artificial Intelligence
Game designer Hideo Kojima has shared his perspective on the use of artificial intelligence in video games — and his stance stands out noticeably from the sentiments currently dominating the industry. Still, for the creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding, such an approach feels entirely in character.
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December 25, 2025
Hideo Kojima Calls Death Stranding 2 His Best Work — and Explains Why
Game designer Hideo Kojima has said that he considers Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to be his most important work to date. He shared this in an interview with Wired while answering questions from fans around the world.
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December 24, 2025
OpenCritic Crowns the Best Games of 2025
The action roguelike Hades 2 has officially been crowned the highest-rated game of 2025 on OpenCritic, surpassing major titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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December 23, 2025
PlayStation Store Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its highly anticipated Holiday Sale, bringing discounts of up to 75% on thousands of games and add-ons for both PS4 and PS5. Gamers have until January 22nd to grab these festive deals.
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December 22, 2025
Hideo Kojima Admitted That Without 'Super Mario Bros' He Would Never Have Become a Game Developer
The creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding revealed which game pulled him into the industry — and it's definitely not what you'd expect to hear.
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December 22, 2025