AdvGamer
A PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is shaping up to be one of 2026's least-kept secrets, and that is perfectly fine by PC players. A listing for the game has been spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website, which is often the industry equivalent of letting the cat out of the bag ahead of an official announcement. According to Gematsu, Sony Interactive Entertainment is listed as the publisher for the PC version, a deliberate shift from the original Death Stranding, whose PC port was handled by 505 Games.
For those reading the tea leaves, the timing is intriguing. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched exclusively on PlayStation 5 in June 2025. The first Death Stranding arrived on PS4 in November 2019 and came to PC in July 2020, roughly eight months later. If Sony and Kojima Productions follow a similar playbook, 2026 could bring both an announcement and a release window, with some optimists hoping the gap might even shrink this time around. It would not be a bolt from the blue. The Director’s Cut of the original arrived on PS5 in September 2021 before hitting PC in March 2022, and Xbox Series X and S owners finally got their turn in November 2024. Mobile versions also appeared along the way.
| Version | Platform | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Death Stranding | PS4 | November 2019 |
| Death Stranding | PC | July 2020 |
| Death Stranding Director’s Cut | PS5 | September 2021 |
| Death Stranding Director’s Cut | PC | March 2022 |
| Death Stranding | Xbox Series X/S | November 2024 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | PS5 | June 2025 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | PC | TBA |
The PS5 version earned a glowing 9/10 from IGN, with the review declaring: “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a triumphant sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original.” If the original’s PC port is anything to go by, the sequel should arrive with crisp performance, ultrawide support, and all the other bells and whistles PC players love to tout. It is also a solid reminder that Sony has been steadily expanding its PC footprint, so holding one's breath for a permanent console-only existence may no longer be necessary.
A Busy Time for Hideo Kojima
The long and short of it is that Kojima Productions is firing on all cylinders. A Death Stranding animated series, titled Death Stranding Isolation, has been announced for Disney+. The story will be delivered through a traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation style, with top Japanese animation talent at E&H production helping bring the world to life.
There is also a live-action Death Stranding movie in the works. Hideo Kojima and director Michael Sarnoski have confirmed the film will tell a new story rather than retelling the events of the games. For fans hoping to see some of the real-life Hollywood stars from the games reprise their roles, the news may be a bit of a gut punch. A separate animated film, Death Stranding: Mosquito, is also in development, which means the franchise is branching out in more ways than one.
OD, Physint, and the Road Ahead
Away from Death Stranding, Kojima is keeping plenty of irons in the fire. OD is a horror game for Xbox Game Studios that has already sparked speculation about a possible connection to the infamous P.T.. The first trailer showcased Sophia Lillis, known for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and Euphoria star Hunter Schafer. The footage placed Lillis' character in a spooky house lighting candles before meeting a malevolent figure, which was enough to send the internet's theory machine into overdrive.
Then there is Physint, an upcoming PlayStation action-espionage title that is often described as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear series. With that many projects on the docket, Kojima fans have little to complain about, though their wallets might tell a different story in 2026.
For now, the ESRB listing is the strongest signal yet that Death Stranding 2 is ready to make the leap to PC. Whether Sony drops the news during a major showcase or simply uploads a trailer out of nowhere, the port is looking less like a rumor and more like an inevitability.