Death Stranding 2 PC Release Date: Countdown Timer and Launch Information

After a year of PlayStation 5 exclusivity, Kojima Productions and Nixxes are set to release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC in just a few days. If you’re eager to dive into the sequel, this article provides the launch details and a countdown timer for your convenience.

Countdown to Death Stranding 2 on PC

The much-anticipated Death Stranding 2 will be available globally on PC, starting at 7:30 AM PT. To keep track of the release, here’s a countdown timer:

Global Release Times

Here’s when players in various major cities can expect to start their adventures:

City / Region	Date	Time	Timezone
Seattle	March 19	7:30 AM	PDT
Los Angeles	March 19	7:30 AM	PDT
Mexico City	March 19	8:30 AM	CST
Chicago	March 19	9:30 AM	CDT
New York	March 19	10:30 AM	EDT
Toronto	March 19	10:30 AM	EDT
São Paulo	March 19	11:30 AM	BRT
Buenos Aires	March 19	11:30 AM	ART
London	March 19	2:30 PM	GMT
Paris	March 19	3:30 PM	THIS
Berlin	March 19	3:30 PM	THIS
Rome	March 19	3:30 PM	THIS
Johannesburg	March 19	4:30 PM	SAST
Moscow	March 19	5:30 PM	CEC
Istanbul	March 19	5:30 PM	TRT
Dubai	March 19	6:30 PM	GST
Karachi	March 19	7:30 PM	PKT
Delhi	March 19	8:00 PM	IS
Singapore	March 19	10:30 PM	SGT
Hong Kong	March 19	10:30 PM	HKT
Seoul	March 19	11:30 PM	KST
Tokyo	March 19	11:30 PM	JST
Sydney	March 20	1:30 AM	AEDT
Auckland	March 20	3:30 AM	NZDT

Preloading Death Stranding 2 on PC

Preloading for Death Stranding 2 will become available on Steam a few days prior to the official release. Players should prepare for an installation size of approximately 115 GB, although it’s advisable to have at least 150 GB of free SSD space for a smooth setup.

Early Access Options

Unfortunately, Death Stranding 2 will not offer any early access features, even for deluxe edition buyers. As this is a global launch, all players will experience the game simultaneously upon its release.

Save Data Management

Players should note that it is not possible to transfer save data from the PS5 version of Death Stranding 2 to the PC version, or vice versa. Each platform maintains its own save files. However, both PS5 and PC players will share the same servers, allowing for a unified gaming experience.

PlayStation Account Requirement

A PlayStation account is optional for playing Death Stranding 2 on PC. However, linking your account will provide unique in-game bonuses, including a customizable backpack design patch and a special suit inspired by the PlayStation logo.

Death Stranding 2 connection bonuses for PC — Image credit: Kojima Productions

System Requirements for PC

Category	Minimum	Medium	High (Recommended)	Very High
Graphics Preset	Low	Medium	High	Very High
Avg Performance	1080p @ 30 FPS	1080p @ 60 FPS	1440p @ 60 FPS	4K @ 60 FPS
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
CPU	Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600	Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X	Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
RAM	16GB	16GB	16GB	16GB
YOU	Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer)	Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer)	Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer)	Windows 10/11 (Version 1909 or newer)
Storage	150GB SSD	150GB SSD	150GB SSD	150GB SSD

Supported Languages for Death Stranding 2 on PC

Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔	✔
French	✔	✔
Italian	✔	✔
German	✔	✔
Spanish – Spain	✔	✔
Arabic	✔	✔
Czech	✔	✔
Dutch	✔	✔
Greek	✔	✔
Japanese	✔	✔
Korean	✔	✔
Polish	✔	✔
Portuguese – Brazil	✔	✔
Portuguese – Portugal	✔	✔
Russian	✔	✔
Simplified Chinese	✔	✔
Spanish – Latin America	✔	✔
Traditional Chinese	✔	✔

With the upcoming PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, there’s a lot of excitement following the successful port of the original title. As the launch day approaches, players are optimistic for another engaging gaming experience.

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