Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Patch Notes

Patch 1.10 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update contains stability improvements and fixes a freeze that could occur for some players when using the instant camera.We’ve also addressed an issue related to Steam Input mapping and fixed a visual distortion issue that could appear in screenshots. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.10 Release Notes Fixed a freeze that could occur when using the instant camera.Addressed a Steam Input issue where assigning the same action multiple times could cause the wrong input icon to be displayed.Resolved an issue where visual distortion could appear in screenshots when using DLSS upscaling.Various stability improvements.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Patch 1.9 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This patch updates the NVIDIA Streamline SDK, adding VSync support for DLSS Frame Generation and increasing the maximum Multi-Frame Generation setting available for supported hardware.It also fixes a crash related to the Music Player and includes bugfixes for several minor visual issues.Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.9 Release Notes Updated NVIDIA Streamline SDK to version 2.11.1, which adds VSync support for DLSS Frame Generation and increases the maximum Multi-Frame Generation setting available for supported hardware.Resolved a crash that could occur when using the Music Player.Fixed an issue where the cargo highlight outline animation could malfunction at high refresh rates.Resolved an issue where highlighted tutorial elements could appear misaligned when using a resolution that does not match the display aspect ratio in exclusive fullscreen.Fixed graphical distortion affecting rocks when Upscale Quality was set to Ultra Performance.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Patch 1.8 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update fixes issues related to VSync behavior when enabling or disabling frame generation and improves distant terrain texture quality when using higher texture settings.It also adds support for displaying PlayStation friends and PlayStation user avatars when signed in to your PlayStation account, along with additional bug fixes and stability improvements. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.8 Release Notes Fixed a bug where VSync would not restore correctly after enabling or disabling frame generation.Addressed an issue where VSync could remain enabled when turning on DLSS Frame Generation.Improved distant terrain texture quality when using high or very high texture settings.Added support for displaying PlayStation friends and PlayStation user avatars when signed in to your PlayStation account.Updated Intel XeSS Frame Generation to the latest version, including bug fixes and support for Multi Frame Generation and XeLL on supported Intel GPUs.Fixed a rare progression bug that could prevent the next Main Order from advancing after saving and loading in Magellan’s private room.Resolved an issue where players could sometimes be unable to place or remove map markers when playing below 30 FPS.Added support for C/GL/GR button icons for Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface. Various minor bug fixes related to localization.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Patch 1.7 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update fixes a bug that could cause stuttering in short transitional cutscenes, such as the animation shown when refilling the Canteen at a Timefall Shelter or when hiding in a Postbox.We've also identified and resolved a rare bug that could cause the game to hang and become unresponsive while creating a manual save on specific system configurations. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.7 Release Notes Fixed stuttering in short transitional cutscenes.Resolved a rare issue that could cause the game to hang while creating a manual save.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Patch 1.6 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update resolves an issue that caused temporary freezes for some players after last week's Patch 1.5 update. We've also included various performance optimizations and fixes for rare crashes.Additionally, this patch contains fixes for graphical bugs, as well as various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface and Steam Input. Check out the release notes below for more details.Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.6 Release Notes Fixed an issue that could cause temporary freezes for some players.Reduced CPU usage during the Lord of the Tar Lake boss fight.Resolved a bug that caused the eyelashes of Higgs and Heartman to appear jittery when upscaling quality was set to Performance.Fixed a crash that could occur when clicking the empty tab header in the Map Icon filter menu.Usernames on the Epic Games Store that contain spaces now display correctly.Various bug fixes and improvements related to the user interface and Steam Input.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Patch 1.5 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on PC!This update focuses on additional optimizations for Steam Deck, resulting in improved performance in scenarios such as Bandit Camps. We've also implemented various bug fixes and improvements related to Steam Input.In the Basic Controls menu, you'll now see how to access Photo Mode on controllers without a touchpad. Additional changes include various bug fixes and improvements to the user interface and localization.The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to work on updates with further optimizations and improvements based on community feedback. Thanks to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.5 Release Notes Performance optimizations for Steam Deck.Various improvements and bug fixes related to Steam Input.Performance improvements related to the user interface when using mouse and keyboard.The Basic Controls menu now displays how to access Photo Mode on controllers without a touchpad.Fixed a crash that occurred when closing the launcher by clicking the X button.Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface.Various bug fixes related to localization.Update, April 24:After the release of Patch 1.5, we received reports that some users are experiencing temporary freezes.While we work on a fix, affected players can revert to the previous version of the game as a temporary workaround.To do so, right-click the game in your Steam Library, go to "Game Versions & Betas" and select "previous_version".Apologies for the inconvenience caused.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are continuing to improved the PC release of Death Stranding 2, with patch 1.4 out now and there's more to come. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-patch-1-4-should-make-it-look-better-on-lower-settings/

Hey everyone,Patch 1.4 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!This update contains various bug and crash fixes based on player feedback. Players on Steam will now see more Steam user avatars appear in the game, and we’ve implemented various improvements and bug fixes related to frame generation.After updating, you’ll also notice an expanded range over sharpness control for upscaling options. Check out the patch notes below for more details on the contents of this update.The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to work on updates with additional optimizations and improvements. Thanks again to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us to further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.4 Release Notes Players on Steam will now see more Steam user avatars in the Social Strand Service.Fixed various rare crashes and implemented additional stability improvements.Expanded the range of sharpness control for upscaling options.Improved image quality for various textures when Texture Quality is set to Medium or lower.AMD FSR and Intel XeSS Frame Generation now correctly include vignetting when interpolating frames.Resolved a bug affecting the appearance of flowing water that occurred when building a Hot Spring with Frame Generation enabled.Various improvements and bug fixes related to the user interface.Fixed various minor graphics-related bugs.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Death Stranding 2 from Kojima Productions and PlayStation Publishing has a big new patch out for the PC release with various performance upgrades. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/death-stranding-2-gets-a-performance-patch-including-improvements-for-steam-deck/

Hey everyone,Patch 1.2 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now on Steam!This update brings performance improvements for players on systems with limited PCI Express bandwidth, improves performance on Steam Deck, and contains various other bug fixes and improvements based on player feedback.Performance improvementsWe’ve made optimizations to reduce the amount of data being transmitted between the GPU and CPU over the PCIe bus interface. This results in performance improvements across most hardware configurations, with most gains seen on systems that have limited PCIe bandwidth.Handhelds like Steam Deck also benefit from these changes, and this patch includes additional optimizations focused on handheld devices, resulting in improved performance. We continue to work on additional performance improvements for Steam Deck.Ongoing optimizationWe also want to give you an update on your reports and support requests regarding frame rate drops that can occur when using a sniper rifle scope. We have a fix in the works that will be available in an upcoming patch soon. If you are experiencing this, as a workaround, you can try lowering the Level of Detail and/or Texture Quality setting to improve your experience.Thanks again to everyone for sharing feedback and helping us to further improve the game.Keep on keeping on!Patch 1.2 Release Notes Performance improvements on systems with limited PCIe bandwidth.Improved performance on Steam Deck.Various crash fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimizations.Photo Mode screenshots taken in HDR no longer appear to be washed out.DualShock 4 triggers no longer need to be pressed fully to register input when using Steam Input.Various bug fixes related to the Map user interface.Various bug fixes and improvements related to graphics.Various input and user interface related improvements and bug fixes.If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Hey everyone, Patch 1.1 for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is out now! This update improves overall performance and stability and addresses several bugs raised by the community, such as VR Training Missions not loading for some players and Steam Friends not appearing in the Social Strand Service friends list. Check the release notes below for more details!The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to keep a close eye on player feedback and crash reports and are actively working on more patches with additional performance improvements and fixes.Thank you all for playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC and sharing your feedback with us! Patch 1.1.53 Release Notes Steam friends now appear on the Social Strand Service friends list. Made various improvements to overall performance and game stability. Implemented a fix for AMD FSR and Intel XeSS frame generation when used in combination with NVIDIA DLSS upscaling. Resolved an issue that could prevent some players from loading VR Training Missions. Implemented various fixes and improvements to graphics, user interface, and localization. If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights.

Hey everyone, Thank you for playing DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH on PC! We’re thrilled to welcome so many of you on Sam’s adventure beyond the UCA and are grateful for the outpouring of positive responses and constructive feedback you’ve shared with us so far.This hotfix resolves an issue that could cause dialog prompts to appear blank for some players, fixes an HDR issue when used in combination with DLSS, and improves stability. The teams at Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS continue to monitor player feedback and are working on future updates with additional fixes and improvements. Hotfix Release NotesFixed an issue that could cause dialog prompts to display incorrectly Resolved an HDR issue when used in combination with DLSSStability improvements If you encounter any issues, please contact Nixxes Support and supply the requested files, to help us gather more data and insights. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45974410/0b9ceb9d38455de3240ae0de8de00c344d5ca382.jpg