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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS · Nixxes Software Released March 19, 2026
ActionAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackExplorationSci-fi
GameValio recommendation64Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Well received (15,853 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
64out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 64 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller · Price set 16 hours ago$48.19$69.99−31%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 16 hours ago$57.90+$9.71−17%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 14 days ago$69.99+$21.80Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 15 days ago$69.99+$21.80Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$69.99+$21.80Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value62/100
  • $48.19: premium price
  • 31% off: modest discount
  • Near historical low ($47.89)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $48.19Lowest recorded $47.89Full price $69.99
Quality76/100
  • 95% positive (15,853 reviews): very positive reception
  • 15,853 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 95% · Very PositivePositive 15kNegative 848
Popularity34/100
  • Players down 38% in recent days
  • 879 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 15,853 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 1kPeak in period 4k

Game details

Developers
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
Publishers
PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Release date
March 19, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam recs
15,960
Supported languages
18 languages, 12 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · Italian (audio) · German (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Arabic · Czech · Dutch · Greek · Japanese (audio) · Korean · Polish (audio) · Portuguese - Brazil (audio) · Portuguese - Portugal (audio) · Russian (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio) · Spanish - Latin America (audio) · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +6See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Input API Support · Steam Cloud · HDR available · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer
Processor
Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800
Storage
150 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Required

Downloadable content 1

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - Upgrade to Digital Deluxe Edition DLC · Loaded$7.39−26%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH cheapest?

The best current deal for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is on Loaded for $48.19.

That's a 31% discount.

What type of game is DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH available on?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is available on: Windows.

When was DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH released?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH was released on March 19, 2026.

How many people are playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH?

According to recent data, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH has approximately 1,087 concurrent players 8 hours ago.

Is DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on sale right now?

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is currently 31% off on Loaded for $48.19.

Who made DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH?

Developed by: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software

Published by: PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS

What are the best deals for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH across different stores:

  • Loaded: $48.19 (-31%)
  • Kinguin: $57.90 (-17%)
  • GreenManGaming: $69.99
  • GamersGate: $69.99
  • Steam: $69.99
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