Death Stranding
About Death Stranding
Death Stranding is Hideo Kojima's (Kojima Productions) remarkably original game, often described as somewhere between a walking simulator and an action game. Playing as Sam Porter Bridges, portrayed by Norman Reedus, players carry heavy cargo across dangerous, punishing terrain as a courier working to reconnect a fractured America after a mysterious catastrophe. The core gameplay revolves around balance, load distribution, and terrain navigation — steep slopes, rivers, and environmental threats like 'Timefall' rain turn every journey into a puzzle. Its unique 'asynchronous multiplayer' system lets you see and use roads, bridges, and signs built by other players in your own world, mechanically reflecting the game's theme of connection. Backed by Kojima's cinematic, surrealist storytelling and a star-studded cast (Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux), the Director's Cut edition offers additional content and refined gameplay.
Death Stranding System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
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| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 169 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 161 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 122 |
| RTX 3060 | 106 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 80 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Death Stranding system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570, Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB.
How many FPS will Death Stranding run at, and can my PC handle it?
The fastest way to find out for sure is the free FPS Driver calculator above — pick your hardware and see an estimated FPS for Death Stranding in seconds.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Death Stranding?
Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game