After a six-year hiatus, players are back in Hideo Kojima’s quirky universe, assisting Sam Porter in his delivery missions. However, fans of the game on PC still have to wait for a deeper dive into the world of Death Stranding, as the highly anticipated sequel remains a PS5 exclusive for the time being. There’s no update yet on when it might become available on PC through the Chiral Network.
Players on the PC side are feeling the pangs of desire as Death Stranding Director’s Cut recently hit an impressive player count record on Steam, surpassing 22,000 concurrent players. This figure comes after a significant rise since its previous record of 6,991 players back in March. The buzz around the upcoming sequel has undoubtedly contributed to this surge in interest, reflecting the game’s strong impact on the gaming community.
Record Player Counts for Death Stranding on PC
The following are some of the peak monthly player counts for Death Stranding on PC:
- June 2025: 22,080 players
- March 2025: 6,991 players
- January 2023: 6,093 players
- April 2022: 5,545 players
- December 2022: 5,390 players
- May 2025: 5,149 players
Death Stranding Makes the Sales Rankings
Currently, the original Death Stranding ranks as the 10th best-selling game on Steam—excluding free-to-play titles. It has managed to outpace popular games like Helldivers 2 and Rematch, aided in part by significant discounts during the major Summer Sale.
The game is available for just $15.99 following a hefty 60% discount. According to sales rankings, Death Stranding sits just outside the top tier of bestsellers, trailing powerhouse titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and the newly popular indie game, Peak:
- Peak
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Dead by Daylight
- Dune: Awakening
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Schedule 1
- Elden Ring
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut
The launch of Death Stranding 2 is sure to generate a major event when it eventually reaches PC, especially since fans are eager to immerse themselves in this captivating universe once more. For now, the sequel is enjoying massive success on PS5, having debuted at the top of the UK physical charts.
It should be noted that while physical sales are down 66% compared to the original, it’s essential to consider the context—today’s market is much more digitally focused than it was during the pandemic when the first game launched. As the franchise continues to grow in popularity, fans are hopeful for a PC release in the near future.
