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{{disambig|the original 2020 PC release|the Director's Cut|[[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = DEATH STRANDING
 
|title        = DEATH STRANDING
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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Kojima Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Kojima Productions}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Guerrilla Games}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 2020}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 14, 2020}}
|reception    =  
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|death-stranding|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7816/death-stranding|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|7816/death-stranding|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|death-stranding|83}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|death-stranding|83}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | | ref= }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Sponsored, Subscription gaming service }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world, Adventure, Action }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Motorcycle, Truck }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Death Stranding }}
 
|steam appid  = 1190460
 
|steam appid  = 1190460
|steam appid side =  
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|steam appid side = 1258500, 1258510
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
|official site= https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/
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|official site= https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com
 
|hltb        = 38061
 
|hltb        = 38061
 
|igdb        =  
 
|igdb        =  
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|mobygames    = death-stranding
 
|mobygames    = death-stranding
 
|wikipedia    = Death Stranding
 
|wikipedia    = Death Stranding
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 20640
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      = '''''Death Stranding''''' is a third-person open world game developed by [[Company:Kojima Productions|Kojima Productions]] and published by [[Company:505 Games|505 Games]]. Directed and designed by Hideo Kojima as his next work after [[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]], the game features a cast of film and TV actors, including Norman Reedus as the protagonist.
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Action}}-{{Glossary:Adventure}} game for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] developed by [[Company:Kojima Productions|Kojima Productions]] and published by [[Company:505 Games|505 Games]]. Directed and designed by Hideo Kojima as a departure from his recurring work on the [[Series:Metal Gear|Metal Gear]] franchise, Kojima Productions built the game on the [[Engine:Decima|Decima engine]] created by [[Company:Guerrilla Games|Guerrilla Games]].
  
|release history  = Originally released for PlayStation on November 8, 2019 and subsequently announced for PC with a release date of June 2, 2020, the date was later moved to be July 14.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-coming-to-steam-and-the-epic-game-store-on-june-2-2020/|title=DEATH STRANDING COMING TO STEAM AND THE EPIC GAME STORE ON JUNE 2, 2020|date=2020-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-release-date-update/|title=DEATH STRANDING RELEASE DATE UPDATE|date=2020-07-07}}</ref>
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As of August 2022 the game is available exclusively on the [[Microsoft Store]] as other stores instead carry the newer [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut|''Director's Cut'']] version.
  
|current state    =
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|release history  = Originally released for PlayStation 4 on November 8, 2019 to generally positive critics reviews and subsequently announced for PC on the [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] with a release date of June 2, 2020, the date was later moved back to July 14.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-coming-to-steam-and-the-epic-game-store-on-june-2-2020/|title=DEATH STRANDING COMING TO STEAM AND THE EPIC GAME STORE ON JUNE 2, 2020|date=2020-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-release-date-update/|title=DEATH STRANDING RELEASE DATE UPDATE|date=2020-07-07}}</ref> Similarly to its console counterpart, the PC release was met with critical acclaim as multiple authors entitled it "the definitive version" of ''{{PAGENAME}}''.<ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dualshockers.com/death-stranding-pc-review-kojima/|title=Death Stranding on PC is the Definitive Stranding Experience|date=2020-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggnvhFSrPGE&t=1608|title=Death Stranding PC Tech Review: The Upgrade We've Been Waiting For|date=2020-07-16}}</ref>
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On launch it featured 21:9 [[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|ultra-widescreen]] support, [[DLSS]] 2.0, [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#High frame/refresh rates|high frame rates]] and adjustable graphics options, along with a new difficulty and crossover content in the form of quests and items from [[Company:Valve|Valve]]'s [[Series:Half-Life|Half-Life]] and [[Series:Portal|Portal]] series.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/death-stranding-pc-partnership-dlss-2-0-trailer/|title=DEATH STRANDING PC Partnership Brings NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 Tech To Hideo Kojima’s Stunning Game|date=2020-07-11}}</ref><ref name="faq">{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/faqguide/|title=DEATH STRANDING PC Community FAQ Guide|date=2020-07-13}}</ref><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/> Following the release however it was reported that the game enforces the 21:9 aspect ratio unconditionally, resulting in slight {{term|pillarboxing}} at all common display resolutions loosely regarded as 21:9 ultra-wide despite their deviations from the exact ratio.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2641874742501754450/|title=3386x1440 resolution???|date=2020-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/hr7hy1/death_stranding_219329_fix_no_black_borders_hor/fy2rhra?context=1|title=Death Stranding 21:9/32:9 Fix (No Black Borders Hor+)|date=2020-07-15}}</ref>
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On December 17, 2020 the game received crossover content in the form of missions, items, and hacking abilities from [[Cyberpunk 2077]],<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190460/view/5315901521578551895|title=Introducing the DEATH STRANDING x Cyberpunk 2077 FREE update, OUT NOW on Steam|date=2020-12-17}}</ref> as well as a removal of the [[Denuvo|Denuvo Anti-Tamper]] {{term|DRM}}.
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|current state    = The game was eventually removed from sale in favor of the newer [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut|''Director's Cut'']] version released the very same day on March 30, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190460/DEATH_STRANDING/|title=DEATH STRANDING on Steam|date=2022-03-30|snippet=Notice: At the request of the publisher, DEATH STRANDING is no longer available for sale on Steam.}}</ref> Several months after its removal from digital stores, however, 505 Games announced the base version would return for sale on August 23rd through the [[Store:Microsoft Store|Microsoft Store]], alongside a simultaneous release on the PC Game Pass subscription service.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/08/19/death-stranding-available-august-23-with-pc-game-pass/|title=Tomorrow Is in Your Hands: Death Stranding Available August 23 with PC Game Pass|date=2022-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/505_Games/status/1560591586643259392|title=505 Games on Twitter|date=2022-08-19|snippet=Hi - Base game.}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://support.505games.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002664939-DEATH-STRANDING Official support page]
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/505games Publisher Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/505games Publisher Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | <ref name="bestbuy">{{Refurl|url=https://www.bestbuy.com/site/death-stranding-day-1-edition-windows/6413671.p?skuId=6413671|title=Death Stranding Day 1 Edition - Windows|date=2020-07-10}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Day 1 Edition.<ref name="bestbuy">{{Refurl|url=https://www.bestbuy.com/site/death-stranding-day-1-edition-windows/6413671.p?skuId=6413671|title=Death Stranding Day 1 Edition - Windows|date=2020-07-10}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B085M383P9 | Steam | Day 1 Edition | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B085M383P9 | Steam | Day 1 Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | death-stranding | Epic Games Store | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | death-stranding | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable}}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DEATH-STRANDING-ROW | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nkchzztl308 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4392-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/#purchase | Steam | Day 1 Edition. <br> [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable}}
{{Availability/row| GMG | death-stranding-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | death-stranding | Steam | [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable}}
{{Availability/row| Humble | death-stranding | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4392-1 | Steam | [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable}}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1190460 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | death-stranding-pc | Steam | [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | death-stranding | Steam | [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable}}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1190460 | Steam | Day 1 Edition. <br> [[Death Stranding: Director's Cut]] is available instead. | | Windows | unavailable |}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190460/Death_Stranding/|title=Pre-purchase Death Stranding on Steam|date=2020-03-02|snippet=Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo, 1 machine activation limit}}</ref>
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{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} was removed on December 17, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/1190460/history/?changeid=U:20379349|title=Displaying change #U:20379349|date=2020-12-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190460/Death_Stranding/|title=Pre-purchase Death Stranding on Steam|date=2020-03-02|snippet=Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo, 1 machine activation limit}}</ref>
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} '''Pre-orders''' include HD wallpapers, ''Chiral Gold'' and ''Omnireflector'' color variants for the "Sam" Sunglasses and Cap; ''Gold'' and ''Silver'' versions of the Speed Skeleton and Armor Plate Lv.2 and above. The in-game items are unlocked through story progression.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-coming-to-steam-and-the-epic-game-store-on-june-2-2020/|title=DEATH STRANDING COMING TO STEAM AND THE EPIC GAME STORE ON JUNE 2, 2020|date=2020-07-10}}</ref>
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{{ii}} '''Day 1 Edition''' contains a game code for Steam inside a steelbook and a slipcase, as well as all the digital pre-order bonuses. As of November 19, 2021 the Steam store version also includes the Day 1 Edition content.
  
===Version differences===
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==Monetization==
{{ii}} '''Pre-orders''' include HD wallpapers, Chiral Gold/Omnireflector Sam sunglasses and cap (color variants), Gold and Silver speed skeleton and armor plate lv2 and above. The in-game items are unlocked through game progression.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://deathstrandingpc.505games.com/death-stranding-coming-to-steam-and-the-epic-game-store-on-june-2-2020/|title=DEATH STRANDING COMING TO STEAM AND THE EPIC GAME STORE ON JUNE 2, 2020|date=2020-07-10}}</ref>
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{{Monetization
{{ii}} '''Day 1 Edition''' includes a game code for Steam packaged in a steelbook and a slipcase, as well as all the digital pre-order bonuses.
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|ad-supported          =  
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|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =  
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              = Monster Energy, Ride with Norman Reedus, J.F.Rey and Acronym product placements are included as part of the game experience.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2019/09/12/death-stranding-monster-energy-product-placement-promotion-ride-jf-rey-poster/|title=Death Stranding ‘features’ Monster Energy Drinks, J.F Rey sunglasses, and more :: TheSixthAxis|date=2020-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/KojiPro2015_EN/status/1172074450503647232|title=KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) :: twitter|date=2020-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.jfrey-deathstranding.com|title=J.F. Rey's frames in Death Stranding|date=2020-07-26}}</ref>
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|subscription          =
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\505GAMESS.P.A.DeathStranding_tefn33qh9azfc\SystemAppData\xgs\{{P|uid}}\profile\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\settings.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\505GAMESS.P.A.DeathStranding_tefn33qh9azfc\SystemAppData\xgs\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Store|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = unknown
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|epic games launcher       = true
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes = Epic launcher removed the cloud saves feature flag recently, but cloud saves still appear functional.  Needs confirmation.
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = unknown
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Death Stranding Graphics settings.png|Graphics settings {{note|The NVIDIA DLSS options are not shown, as they only appear on the supported hardware.}}}}
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{{Image|Death Stranding HUD settings.png|HUD settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Announced and as reported.<ref name=Date_Reveal_Trailer>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t86-WC7oxOs|title=DEATH STRANDING PC Release Date Trailer [ESRB]|date=2020-03-02}}</ref><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview>{{Refurl|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/why-this-months-pc-port-of-death-stranding-is-the-definitive-version/|title=Ars Technica - Why this month’s PC port of Death Stranding is the definitive version|date=2020/07/02}}</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 16:9 and 21:9 resolutions. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for more options.
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Announced.<ref name=Date_Reveal_Trailer /><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay and rendered cutscenes, {{term|vert-}} {{term|FMV}}s. Common ultrawide resolutions are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 21:9.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-14|comment=Screenshots taken at 2560x1080 (native), 3440x1440 (custom) and 1920x1080, then compared.}}</ref> See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a workaround.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = As reported.<ref name="toms"/><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/>
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|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-14|comment=Reflected in significantly less FPS on a 4K TV at 3840x2160.}}</ref>
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1940-death-stranding-ultrawide-fix-fov-changer/ PCGW community tool] to change FOV in real time.
|windowed                  = unknown
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Fullscreen is borderless.
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = always on
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = {{note|note=Although Digital Foundry [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggnvhFSrPGE&t=736 believed] the level of filtering to be 16x, multiple other reports suggest the value is lower or close to 2x.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-17|comment=See the [https://imgur.com/a/Km2NSYJ screenshots] taken on the highest settings at 2520x1080; DLSS, DoF and CAS disabled.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2166122267|title=Better Anisotropic filtering (Fix blurry textures)|date=2020-07-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/3969311271665112156/|title=Anisotropic Filtering - RX5700XT |date=2020-07-19}}</ref>}}
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        = Reportedly [[FXAA]], [[TAA]] and [[DLSS]].<ref name="toms"/><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/>
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]]
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = true
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|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.0
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|upscaling notes            = <ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview>{{Refurl|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/why-this-months-pc-port-of-death-stranding-is-the-definitive-version/|title=Ars Technica - Why this month’s PC port of Death Stranding is the definitive version|date=2020/07/02}}</ref>
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
|120 fps notes              = As reported.<ref name="toms">{{Refurl|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/death-stranding-pc-dlss-performance-preview|title=Death Stranding With DLSS 2.0 Allows for 4K and 60 FPS on Any RTX GPU|date=2020-07-01}}</ref><ref name=ArsTechnica_DS_PCReview/>
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|120 fps notes              = Options for 30, 60, 120, 144, and 240. Cutscenes are limited to 60.
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
|hdr notes                  = {{cn}}
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|hdr notes                  = HDR must be [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-advanced-color-settings enabled] in Windows. Luminosity settings slider is available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-14|comment=Tested on an HDR TV where an HDR Settings option appeared.}}</ref>
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|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1940-death-stranding-ultrawide-patchers/ PCGW community tools] to force any aspect ratio|ref=|fix=
 +
{{++}} A workaround to remove the {{term|vert-}} scaling of {{term|FMV}}s is included.
 +
{{--}} Limited to height values supported by the game.{{note|name=downsample|note=Unrecognized screen resolutions may require manual [[Glossary:Custom resolution|downsampling]] from the nearest 1080p, 1440p, or 2160p equivalent set as the desktop resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/hrme5q/death_stranding_crg9_custom_resolution_dsr_and/|title=Death Stranding - CRG9 - Custom Resolution, DSR and DLSS 2.0|date=2020-07-26}}</ref>}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the game executable to force any aspect ratio|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-14|comment=Tested briefly at 2560x1080 and 3840x1080.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open <code>{{P|game}}\ds.exe</code> or <code>{{P|game}}\DeathStranding.exe</code> in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]).
 +
# Search for <code>55 55 15 40</code> as hex.
 +
# Replace it with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
# Run the game and select the 21:9 aspect ratio in the Graphics settings menu.
 +
{{--}} {{term|FMV}}s will remain affected by {{term|vert-}} scaling.
 +
{{--}} Limited to height values supported by the game.{{note|name=downsample}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force any resolution through the game settings file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2995422276382438534/#c2995422276385246605|title=5900 x 1080 resolution |date=2020-12-30}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Launch the game and configure all settings as preferred, then quit.
 +
# Open {{file|{{P|game}}\settings.cfg}} in a text editor.
 +
# Set the values of {{code|"rendering_width"}} and {{code|"rendering_height"}} based on the desired resolution, then save the file.
 +
# Right-click the file, select Properties, check the Read-only box and click OK.
 +
# Run the game and click OK at the Invalid Graphics Configuration prompt.
 +
# Select the 21:9 aspect ratio in the Graphics settings menu.
 +
# Instead of selecting Confirm, back out of the menu by pressing {{key|Esc}} or right-clicking; confirm by selecting OK.
 +
# Proceed to play the game irrespective of the displayed resolution.
 +
{{++}} Allows to force uncommon display resolutions.
 +
{{--}} The in-game steps must be repeated after each game launch.
 +
{{--}} {{term|FMV}}s will remain affected by {{term|vert-}} scaling.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Death Stranding Keyboard and Mouse settings.png|Keyboard & Mouse settings}}
 +
{{Image|Death Stranding Controller settings.png|Controller settings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
+
|key remap                = limited
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = Menu controls cannot be remapped.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-16|comment={{key|Esc}}, {{key|Enter}}, {{key|W}}{{key|S}}{{key|A}}{{key|D}}, arrow keys and mouse buttons are always used to navigate the menu screens.}}</ref>
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Horizontal and vertical camera speed sliders.
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          =  
+
|mouse menu notes          = Right mouse button is used to return.
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Vertical and horizontal camera movement inversion toggles.
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Camera speed and sensitivity, aim acceleration, and dead zone adjustment sliders.
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= Vertical and horizontal camera inversion toggles.<ref name="onza">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-14|comment=Disabled Steam Input and tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</ref>
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|xinput controllers notes  =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  = <ref name="onza"/>
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = true
|impulse triggers notes    =  
+
|impulse triggers notes    = [[Steam Input]] must be disabled for the game.
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|playstation controllers  = true
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
+
|playstation controller models = ds4
|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+
|playstation controllers notes = Built-in speaker only works when connected via USB or dongle.
|dualshock prompts notes   =  
+
|playstation prompts       = true
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|playstation prompts notes = DualShock prompts.
 +
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = false
|dualshock 4 modes notes   =  
+
|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  = false
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes = wired, wireless, dongle
 +
|playstation connection modes notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  =  
+
|other controllers notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/DeathStranding/comments/hrsom4/pc_psa_switch_pro_controller_support_for_death/fy8q5d8/?context=3|title=PSA: Switch Pro Controller support for Death Stranding.|date=2020-07-16}}</ref>
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = Nintendo
|other button prompts notes=  
+
|other button prompts notes= '''Button Icon Display''' setting allows to manually select any of the available prompts for all supported controllers.
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Vibration Function''' toggle.
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
|simultaneous input notes  =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  = '''Change Button Icons''' setting allows to manually set button prompts to controller buttons or mouse and key icons to avoid input switch flickering.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/hqrfqz/it_appears_death_stranding_officially_supports/fxzlj27/|title= r/SteamController - It appears Death Stranding officially supports the SC.|date=2020-07-15}}</ref>
|steam input api          = unknown
+
|steam input api          = true
|steam input api notes    =  
+
|steam input api notes    = Gyro sensors are supported and can be used for '''Controls for Soothing BB'''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamController/comments/hrbrxa/death_stranding_lets_you_enable_the_original/|title= r/SteamController - Death Stranding lets you enable the original motion control used in game, which works with Steam Input gyro compatible controllers (I've confirmed it works with Steam Controller and DS4)|date=2020-07-15}}</ref>
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
|steam input presets      = unknown
+
|steam input presets      = true
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+
|steam controller prompts  = true
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Death Stranding Key assignments - Perform action.png|"Perform action"<br>key assignments
 +
Death Stranding Key assignments - In vehicle.png|"In vehicle"<br>key assignments
 +
Death Stranding Basic controller controls.png|Basic gamepad controls
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Death Stranding Audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
+
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = always on
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=2020-07-14}}</ref>
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes = Story missions have licensed music, can easily be distinguished because game displays the artist name on screen
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{Image|Death Stranding Language settings.png|Language settings}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{Image|Death Stranding Game settings.png|Game settings}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = unknown
+
|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = unknown
+
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
|online play modes    =  
+
|online play modes    = Co-op
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Limited to asynchronous interaction primarily with objects placed by other players.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/death-stranding-pc-review/|title=Death Stranding PC review |date=2020-07-14}}</ref>
|asynchronous        = unknown
+
|asynchronous        = true
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        = unknown
+
|matchmaking        =
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                = unknown
+
|p2p                =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = unknown
+
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      = unknown
+
|self-hosting      =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          = unknown
+
|direct ip          =
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported. See the [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ vorpX game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Stuck at loading screen===
 +
{{ii}} Using the fast travel system in chapter 3 may result in an infinite loading screen.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=In the Game Settings options menu, set '''Login Upon Launch''' to Off before fast traveling|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2784864483546854012/#c2784864483547244829|title=Stuck at loading screen 0% for 5 minute|date=2020-07-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disconnect from the internet before fast traveling|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2784864483548050986/#c2784864483548625202|title=Infinity loading screens.|date=2020-07-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Repeated Xbox controller buttons input===
 +
{{ii}} Using an Xbox controller may result in the game registering each button press more than once.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Connect or reconnect the controller after launching the game, not before it|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2784864483547418537/?ctp=6#c3969311271672854736|title=Buttons pressing again even after letting go|date=2020-07-20}}</ref>|fix=
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable a [[Steam Input]] Xbox controller preset|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2641874742502008549/|title=Weird controller behaviour|date=2020-07-19}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# From the Steam client settings, access '''Big Picture Mode'''.
 +
# Navigate to Library → Death Stranding → Manage Game.
 +
# Select '''Controller Options''' under Steam Input and set the option to '''Forced On'''.
 +
# In the same menu, select '''Controller Configuration''' and '''Browse Configs'''.
 +
# Choose and apply one of the official Xbox presets.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Low GPU usage with Resizable BAR===
 +
{{ii}} Resizable BAR may create CPU bottlenecks and cause lower than expected GPU usage and frame rate on Nvidia graphics cards.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://imgsli.com/NzAxNDE|title=Comparison between resizable bar enabled vs disabled|date=2021-09-8}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Make [https://i.imgur.com/qpALRih.png changes] to the game profile in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].}}
 +
 +
===Cutscenes locked to 60 FPS===
 +
{{ii}} Cutscenes may be locked to 60 FPS on a 144&nbsp;Hz display.{{cn|date=September 2021}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the display refresh rate to 120 Hz and enable the in-game Vsync in Graphics Settings.|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===General issues===
 +
{{ii}} A [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/3969311271660488092/ list of known issues and solutions] compiled by the publisher.
 +
{{ii}} A [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeathStranding/comments/hrskbo/megathread_issues_with_death_stranding_on_pc_read/ list of issues and solutions] of the DeathStranding community subreddit.
 +
 +
==="Death Stranding requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later"===
 +
{{ii}} The Windows operating system version check can fail when compatibility mode settings are enabled on the Steam client's executable, even when using Windows 10 build 1809 or later.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Windows Compatibility Mode settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2641874742501762475/?ctp=2|title=Windows 10 build 1809 required|date=2020-07-14|snippet=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Right-click on <code>{{P|steam}}\Steam.exe</code> and select '''Properties'''.
 +
#Under the '''Compatibility''' tab, uncheck the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Compatibility mode]] box and apply the change.
 +
#Restart the Steam client.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Texture issues on Nvidia Graphics Cards===
 +
{{ii}} Textures may appear corrupt on Nvidia GTX 16 and RTX 20 series graphics cards.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5046 Download] and install driver version 451.85 for Nvidia GPUs|ref=|fix=
 +
{{ii}} The hotfix is included in later driver versions.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Mouse movement stutters / lags===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use alternative V-Sync|fix=
 +
# Disable V-Sync in-game
 +
# Enable the in-game FPS limiter
 +
{{ii}} Optionally: Enable V-Sync in the Nvidia Control Panel
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Black screen after completing chapter 13===
 +
{{ii}} A black screen may appear at the end of chapter 13, preventing further progression. The game must be forcibly closed.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=In the Graphics Settings menu, set Memory for Streaming to Default.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1190460/discussions/0/2841165820077542824/|title=BUG - > Chapter 14 do not start |date=2020-10-17}}</ref>|fix=}}
 +
 +
===TAA enabled on launch===
 +
{{ii}} The game may enable [[TAA]] on startup irrespective of the last anti-aliasing setting.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the game executable to force the preferred anti-aliasing method|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=giofrida|date=2020-12-18|comment=Tested with AA disabled on Steam version v1.05 and v1.06}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open <code>{{P|game}}\ds.exe</code> or <code>{{P|game}}\DeathStranding.exe</code> in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]).
 +
# Search for <code>48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 0F 46 C7</code> as hex.
 +
# Replace it with:
 +
#*<code>48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 00 90</code> for no anti-aliasing.
 +
#*<code>48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 01 90</code> for [[FXAA]].
 +
#*<code>48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 02 90</code> for [[TAA]] (default).
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Corrupted save data===
 +
{{ii}} The game does not allow players to share their save data, displaying a "corrupted data" error.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the game executable to bypass the save data checks|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=giofrida|date=2020-03-11|comment=Tested on Steam version v1.06}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open <code>{{P|game}}\ds.exe</code> or <code>{{P|game}}\DeathStranding.exe</code> in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]).
 +
# Search for {{code|75 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D}} as hex.
 +
# Replace it with {{code|EB 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D}} to bypass the checks.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
# Launch Death Stranding and load the game.
 +
{{ii}} On the first launch, a "corrupted data" error may pop up: click "OK" and ignore it. This will only show once.
 +
{{ii}} When the new save data has been loaded and saved, the original executable can be restored.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 12
 
|direct3d versions      = 12
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        =
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
+
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = Wwise
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
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Latest revision as of 06:14, 23 February 2024

This page is for the original 2020 PC release. For the Director's Cut, see Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

DEATH STRANDING
DEATH STRANDING cover
Developers
Kojima Productions
Guerrilla Games
Publishers
505 Games
Engines
Decima
Release dates
Windows July 14, 2020
Reception
Metacritic 86
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Sponsored, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Open world, Adventure, Action
Vehicles Motorcycle, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic, North America
Series Death Stranding
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Death Stranding on IGDB
Death Stranding guide on StrategyWiki
Death Stranding on MobyGames
Death Stranding on Wikipedia
Death Stranding
Death Stranding 2020
Death Stranding Director's Cut 2022

Death Stranding is an open world action-adventure game for Windows developed by Kojima Productions and published by 505 Games. Directed and designed by Hideo Kojima as a departure from his recurring work on the Metal Gear franchise, Kojima Productions built the game on the Decima engine created by Guerrilla Games.

As of August 2022 the game is available exclusively on the Microsoft Store as other stores instead carry the newer Director's Cut version.

Originally released for PlayStation 4 on November 8, 2019 to generally positive critics reviews and subsequently announced for PC on the Epic Games Store and Steam with a release date of June 2, 2020, the date was later moved back to July 14.[1][2] Similarly to its console counterpart, the PC release was met with critical acclaim as multiple authors entitled it "the definitive version" of Death Stranding.[3][4][5]

On launch it featured 21:9 ultra-widescreen support, DLSS 2.0, high frame rates and adjustable graphics options, along with a new difficulty and crossover content in the form of quests and items from Valve's Half-Life and Portal series.[6][7][3] Following the release however it was reported that the game enforces the 21:9 aspect ratio unconditionally, resulting in slight pillarboxing at all common display resolutions loosely regarded as 21:9 ultra-wide despite their deviations from the exact ratio.[8][9]

On December 17, 2020 the game received crossover content in the form of missions, items, and hacking abilities from Cyberpunk 2077,[10] as well as a removal of the Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

The game was eventually removed from sale in favor of the newer Director's Cut version released the very same day on March 30, 2022.[11] Several months after its removal from digital stores, however, 505 Games announced the base version would return for sale on August 23rd through the Microsoft Store, alongside a simultaneous release on the PC Game Pass subscription service.[12][13]

General information

Official support page
Publisher Discord server
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Day 1 Edition.[14]
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
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Day 1 Edition.
Windows
Epic Games Store (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Day 1 Edition.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Day 1 Edition.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is available instead.
Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on December 17, 2020.[15][16]

Version differences

Pre-orders include HD wallpapers, Chiral Gold and Omnireflector color variants for the "Sam" Sunglasses and Cap; Gold and Silver versions of the Speed Skeleton and Armor Plate Lv.2 and above. The in-game items are unlocked through story progression.[17]
Day 1 Edition contains a game code for Steam inside a steelbook and a slipcase, as well as all the digital pre-order bonuses. As of November 19, 2021 the Steam store version also includes the Day 1 Edition content.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Sponsored Monster Energy, Ride with Norman Reedus, J.F.Rey and Acronym product placements are included as part of the game experience.[18][19][20]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\505GAMESS.P.A.DeathStranding_tefn33qh9azfc\SystemAppData\xgs\<user-id>\profile\
Windows <path-to-game>\settings.cfg[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1190460/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\505GAMESS.P.A.DeathStranding_tefn33qh9azfc\SystemAppData\xgs\<user-id>\
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\<user-id>\
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1190460/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Epic launcher removed the cloud saves feature flag recently, but cloud saves still appear functional. Needs confirmation.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings [Note 3]
Graphics settings [Note 3]
HUD settings
HUD settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Limited to 16:9 and 21:9 resolutions. See Ultra-widescreen for more options.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Hor+ gameplay and rendered cutscenes, Vert- FMVs. Common ultrawide resolutions are pillarboxed to 21:9.[21] See Ultra-widescreen for a workaround.
4K Ultra HD
[22]
Field of view (FOV)
Use the PCGW community tool to change FOV in real time.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Fullscreen is borderless.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
[Note 4]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA or TAA
High-fidelity upscaling
DLSS 2.0
[3]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Options for 30, 60, 120, 144, and 240. Cutscenes are limited to 60.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
HDR must be enabled in Windows. Luminosity settings slider is available.[26]

Ultra-widescreen

Use the PCGW community tools to force any aspect ratio
A workaround to remove the Vert- scaling of FMVs is included.
Limited to height values supported by the game.[Note 5]
Modify the game executable to force any aspect ratio[28]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\ds.exe or <path-to-game>\DeathStranding.exe in a hex editor (e.g. HxD).
  2. Search for 55 55 15 40 as hex.
  3. Replace it with 26 B4 17 40 (for 2560x1080) or any other aspect ratio in hex.
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Run the game and select the 21:9 aspect ratio in the Graphics settings menu.
FMVs will remain affected by Vert- scaling.
Limited to height values supported by the game.[Note 5]
Force any resolution through the game settings file[29]
  1. Launch the game and configure all settings as preferred, then quit.
  2. Open <path-to-game>\settings.cfg in a text editor.
  3. Set the values of "rendering_width" and "rendering_height" based on the desired resolution, then save the file.
  4. Right-click the file, select Properties, check the Read-only box and click OK.
  5. Run the game and click OK at the Invalid Graphics Configuration prompt.
  6. Select the 21:9 aspect ratio in the Graphics settings menu.
  7. Instead of selecting Confirm, back out of the menu by pressing Esc or right-clicking; confirm by selecting OK.
  8. Proceed to play the game irrespective of the displayed resolution.
Allows to force uncommon display resolutions.
The in-game steps must be repeated after each game launch.
FMVs will remain affected by Vert- scaling.

Input

Keyboard & Mouse settings
Keyboard & Mouse settings
Controller settings
Controller settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Menu controls cannot be remapped.[30]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Horizontal and vertical camera speed sliders.
Mouse input in menus
Right mouse button is used to return.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Vertical and horizontal camera movement inversion toggles.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Camera speed and sensitivity, aim acceleration, and dead zone adjustment sliders.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Vertical and horizontal camera inversion toggles.[31]
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
[31]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
Steam Input must be disabled for the game.
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4
Built-in speaker only works when connected via USB or dongle.
PlayStation button prompts
DualShock prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
Generic/other controllers
[32]
Button prompts
Button Icon Display setting allows to manually select any of the available prompts for all supported controllers.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Vibration Function toggle.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Change Button Icons setting allows to manually set button prompts to controller buttons or mouse and key icons to avoid input switch flickering.[33]
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Gyro sensors are supported and can be used for Controls for Soothing BB.[34]
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output.[35]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Story missions have licensed music, can easily be distinguished because game displays the artist name on screen
Language settings
Language settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Turkish

Network

Game settings
Game settings

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Co-op
Limited to asynchronous interaction primarily with objects placed by other players.[36]
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Dedicated

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
Z3D
Officially supported. See the vorpX game list.

Issues unresolved

Stuck at loading screen

Using the fast travel system in chapter 3 may result in an infinite loading screen.
In the Game Settings options menu, set Login Upon Launch to Off before fast traveling[37]
Disconnect from the internet before fast traveling[38]

Repeated Xbox controller buttons input

Using an Xbox controller may result in the game registering each button press more than once.
Connect or reconnect the controller after launching the game, not before it[39]
Enable a Steam Input Xbox controller preset[40]
  1. From the Steam client settings, access Big Picture Mode.
  2. Navigate to Library → Death Stranding → Manage Game.
  3. Select Controller Options under Steam Input and set the option to Forced On.
  4. In the same menu, select Controller Configuration and Browse Configs.
  5. Choose and apply one of the official Xbox presets.

Low GPU usage with Resizable BAR

Resizable BAR may create CPU bottlenecks and cause lower than expected GPU usage and frame rate on Nvidia graphics cards.[41]
Make changes to the game profile in Nvidia Profile Inspector.

Cutscenes locked to 60 FPS

Cutscenes may be locked to 60 FPS on a 144 Hz display.[citation needed]
Lower the display refresh rate to 120 Hz and enable the in-game Vsync in Graphics Settings.[citation needed]

Issues fixed

General issues

A list of known issues and solutions compiled by the publisher.
A list of issues and solutions of the DeathStranding community subreddit.

"Death Stranding requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later"

The Windows operating system version check can fail when compatibility mode settings are enabled on the Steam client's executable, even when using Windows 10 build 1809 or later.
Disable Windows Compatibility Mode settings[42]
  1. Right-click on <Steam-folder>\Steam.exe and select Properties.
  2. Under the Compatibility tab, uncheck the Compatibility mode box and apply the change.
  3. Restart the Steam client.

Texture issues on Nvidia Graphics Cards

Textures may appear corrupt on Nvidia GTX 16 and RTX 20 series graphics cards.
Download and install driver version 451.85 for Nvidia GPUs
The hotfix is included in later driver versions.

Mouse movement stutters / lags

Use alternative V-Sync
  1. Disable V-Sync in-game
  2. Enable the in-game FPS limiter
Optionally: Enable V-Sync in the Nvidia Control Panel

Black screen after completing chapter 13

A black screen may appear at the end of chapter 13, preventing further progression. The game must be forcibly closed.
In the Graphics Settings menu, set Memory for Streaming to Default.[43]

TAA enabled on launch

The game may enable TAA on startup irrespective of the last anti-aliasing setting.
Modify the game executable to force the preferred anti-aliasing method[44]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\ds.exe or <path-to-game>\DeathStranding.exe in a hex editor (e.g. HxD).
  2. Search for 48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 0F 46 C7 as hex.
  3. Replace it with:
    • 48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 00 90 for no anti-aliasing.
    • 48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 01 90 for FXAA.
    • 48 8D 8D 98 00 00 00 83 FF 02 B0 02 90 for TAA (default).
  4. Save the changes.

Corrupted save data

The game does not allow players to share their save data, displaying a "corrupted data" error.
Modify the game executable to bypass the save data checks[45]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\ds.exe or <path-to-game>\DeathStranding.exe in a hex editor (e.g. HxD).
  2. Search for 75 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D as hex.
  3. Replace it with EB 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D to bypass the checks.
  4. Save the changes.
  5. Launch Death Stranding and load the game.
On the first launch, a "corrupted data" error may pop up: click "OK" and ignore it. This will only show once.
When the new save data has been loaded and saved, the original executable can be restored.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 80 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
AMD Radeon RX 560
3 GB of VRAM
DirectX 12 compatible
Other Requirements for 30 FPS at 1280x720.
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Windows 10 version 1809 or higher is required.[46]
CPU AVX support is required.[47][48][49]
The game officially requires D3D12 feature level 12_0, but it doesn't actually need it.[50]
Official recommendations for 30 FPS at 1920x1080 are also available.

Notes

  1. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1190460/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1190460) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  3. The NVIDIA DLSS options are not shown, as they only appear on the supported hardware.
  4. Although Digital Foundry believed the level of filtering to be 16x, multiple other reports suggest the value is lower or close to 2x.[23][24][25]
  5. 5.0 5.1 Unrecognized screen resolutions may require manual downsampling from the nearest 1080p, 1440p, or 2160p equivalent set as the desktop resolution.[27]

References

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  2. DEATH STRANDING RELEASE DATE UPDATE - last accessed on 2020-07-07
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ars Technica - Why this month’s PC port of Death Stranding is the definitive version - last accessed on 2020/07/02
  4. Death Stranding on PC is the Definitive Stranding Experience - last accessed on 2020-07-16
  5. Death Stranding PC Tech Review: The Upgrade We've Been Waiting For - last accessed on 2020-07-16
  6. DEATH STRANDING PC Partnership Brings NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 Tech To Hideo Kojima’s Stunning Game - last accessed on 2020-07-11
  7. DEATH STRANDING PC Community FAQ Guide - last accessed on 2020-07-13
  8. 3386x1440 resolution??? - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  9. Death Stranding 21:9/32:9 Fix (No Black Borders Hor+) - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  10. Introducing the DEATH STRANDING x Cyberpunk 2077 FREE update, OUT NOW on Steam - last accessed on 2020-12-17
  11. DEATH STRANDING on Steam - last accessed on 2022-03-30
    "Notice: At the request of the publisher, DEATH STRANDING is no longer available for sale on Steam."
  12. Tomorrow Is in Your Hands: Death Stranding Available August 23 with PC Game Pass - last accessed on 2022-08-19
  13. 505 Games on Twitter - last accessed on 2022-08-19
    "Hi - Base game."
  14. Death Stranding Day 1 Edition - Windows - last accessed on 2020-07-10
  15. Displaying change #U:20379349 - last accessed on 2020-12-17
  16. Pre-purchase Death Stranding on Steam - last accessed on 2020-03-02
    "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo, 1 machine activation limit"
  17. DEATH STRANDING COMING TO STEAM AND THE EPIC GAME STORE ON JUNE 2, 2020 - last accessed on 2020-07-10
  18. Death Stranding ‘features’ Monster Energy Drinks, J.F Rey sunglasses, and more :: TheSixthAxis - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  19. KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) :: twitter - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  20. J.F. Rey's frames in Death Stranding - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  21. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-14
    Screenshots taken at 2560x1080 (native), 3440x1440 (custom) and 1920x1080, then compared.
  22. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-14
    Reflected in significantly less FPS on a 4K TV at 3840x2160.
  23. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-17
    See the screenshots taken on the highest settings at 2520x1080; DLSS, DoF and CAS disabled.
  24. Better Anisotropic filtering (Fix blurry textures) - last accessed on 2020-07-17
  25. Anisotropic Filtering - RX5700XT - last accessed on 2020-07-19
  26. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-14
    Tested on an HDR TV where an HDR Settings option appeared.
  27. Death Stranding - CRG9 - Custom Resolution, DSR and DLSS 2.0 - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  28. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-14
    Tested briefly at 2560x1080 and 3840x1080.
  29. 5900 x 1080 resolution - last accessed on 2020-12-30
  30. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-16
    Esc, Enter, WSAD, arrow keys and mouse buttons are always used to navigate the menu screens.
  31. 31.0 31.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-14
    Disabled Steam Input and tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
  32. PSA: Switch Pro Controller support for Death Stranding. - last accessed on 2020-07-16
  33. r/SteamController - It appears Death Stranding officially supports the SC. - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  34. r/SteamController - Death Stranding lets you enable the original motion control used in game, which works with Steam Input gyro compatible controllers (I've confirmed it works with Steam Controller and DS4) - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  35. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on 2020-07-14
  36. Death Stranding PC review - last accessed on 2020-07-14
  37. Stuck at loading screen 0% for 5 minute - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  38. Infinity loading screens. - last accessed on 2020-07-15
  39. Buttons pressing again even after letting go - last accessed on 2020-07-20
  40. Weird controller behaviour - last accessed on 2020-07-19
  41. Comparison between resizable bar enabled vs disabled - last accessed on 2021-09-8
  42. Windows 10 build 1809 required - last accessed on 2020-07-14
  43. BUG - > Chapter 14 do not start - last accessed on 2020-10-17
  44. Verified by User:giofrida on 2020-12-18
    Tested with AA disabled on Steam version v1.05 and v1.06
  45. Verified by User:giofrida on 2020-03-11
    Tested on Steam version v1.06
  46. Topic:Vq4rvr8vi9go0g6t Discussion Topic: Requires Windows 10 1803/1809
  47. i7-990x level CPU couldn't play because of AVX. That was really sad. - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  48. An Access Violation (C0000005h) has occured... - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  49. DOES IT WORK WITH OLD CORE QUAD DUO CPUs? (NO SSE 4.2) - last accessed on 2020-07-26
  50. -YoRHa2B- comments on @Asketi4 (Github) is playing Death Stranding on Mint with Proton through VKD3D, because his GTX 750ti is not support by DirectX12 on Windows 10 anymore. This is awesome! : linux_gaming - Reddit - last accessed on 2021-11-08