Death Stranding Crosses 20 Million Players Worldwide

The unorthodox action-adventure reaches a new milestone ahead of the launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on June 26th for PS5.

Posted By | On 31st, Mar. 2025

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With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach coming up this Summer, Kojima Productions has announced a new milestone for its predecessor. It’s crossed 20 million players after launching worldwide in 2019, up from the 19 million+ announced last November.

However, sales numbers have yet to be updated since the five million+ announced in 2021 for PS4 and PC. The action-adventure title has also been released for PS5, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Xbox Series X/S and joined subscription services like Game Pass (which it left in 2023) and PlayStation Plus Extra.

As for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, it launches on June 26th exclusively for PS5. Pre-orders are open, with the Digital Deluxe Edition providing 48 hours of advanced access. Kojima Productions’ latest story trailer showcased several new features like sandstorms, new tools and extensive combat. Check out our feature for five things should know or learn more about what makes it so visually arresting.

DEATH STRANDING has surpassed 20 million players worldwide!To everyone who built bridges, paved roads, and delivered cargo—here’s a massive “Like!” 👍All your connections made this incredible milestone possible. 🤝Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has played. 🙏

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS en (@en.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp) 2025-03-31T10:01:47.963Z

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