Death Stranding 2 won’t release on PC at first, and the reason isn’t surprising

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach officially releases on June 26, exclusively for PlayStation 5.

Now that we’ve finally seen more of Hideo Kojima’s second Death Stranding title, we also know that, for now, it will remain a PlayStation exclusive. Just like the original Death Stranding which launched on November 8, 2019, and only came to PC on July 14, 2020, Death Stranding 2 will be locked to PS5 for the foreseeable future.

Death Stranding 2 is not releasing on PC—at least not yet

There is no confirmed PC release date for Death Stranding 2, meaning the game won’t be available on any platform outside of PlayStation when it launches on June 26. Whether it’s Steam, the Epic Games Store, or a standalone release, there’s currently no sign of a PC version.

The reason for this could be Kojima Productions’ partnership with Sony, which initially made Death Stranding a PlayStation exclusive. Given how well Kojima’s games perform, it’s likely that the partnership was successful, leading to a renewed deal for Death Stranding 2. However, neither Sony nor Kojima Productions have officially confirmed whether this exclusivity is due to a contract or simply a studio decision to focus on PS5 first. Destructoid has reached out to Kojima Productions for comment.

The original Death Stranding took about 8 months to make the jump from PlayStation to PC. Based on that timeline, if Death Stranding 2 does eventually release on PC — which is not guaranteed — it wouldn’t be expected until at least February 2026.

At least until then, and possibly until way later or even forever, only PS5 players will have access to Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2 being a PS5 exclusive could drive console sales

There’s no specific reason why Death Stranding 2 wouldn’t come to PC, especially as a game from Hideo Kojima. In most cases, exclusivity comes down to contracts that provide benefits for both the studio and the platform. If Sony has secured exclusivity, it means they see Death Stranding 2 as a hardware seller—if enough players want to play the game, they may be more likely to buy a PS5.

This could be a strategic move for Sony, especially as the PS5 generation nears its later years. The release of the PS5 Pro last year also plays a role—some existing PS5 owners may upgrade to the Pro model to get better performance or enhanced visuals for Death Stranding 2.

In short, keeping Death Stranding 2 exclusive to PS5, even if only for a limited time, could help boost console sales for Sony. Death Stranding 2’s pre-orders for its multiple editions are already live.