Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, launching in June 2025, is shaping up to be a technical masterpiece for PlayStation 5, especially on the PS5 Pro. The game leverages the console’s power to deliver a fluid 60 fps in Performance Mode while maintaining visuals nearly identical to Quality Mode. Enhanced by VRR and support for 120 Hz displays, the experience remains smooth and highly detailed even during complex weather or night sequences.

Built on the upgraded Decima engine, it features lifelike character models, dense environments, and more intuitive combat that benefits from improved lighting and physics. Critics highlight how the PS5 Pro essentially makes Quality Mode unnecessary, since its extra GPU headroom allows Performance Mode to run at high resolutions without dropping fidelity. This positions Death Stranding 2 as a true showcase of what Sony’s upgraded hardware can achieve, promising both technical brilliance and atmospheric storytelling.