Death Stranding 2 Update 1.3 brings boosted performance and official Steam Deck support

Death Stranding 2 patch 1.3 on PC improves FPS, removes frame drops with the rifle, adds Steam Deck Verified status, and brings interface and control improvements.

Patch 1.3 for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now available on PC, focusing on performance, stability, and improvements based on community feedback. The big news is that the game is now officially Steam Deck Verified.

What arrived with Update 1.3

Among the changes, highlights include frame rate performance improvements, especially when using the sniper rifle scope, which previously suffered from recurring frame drops.

• More stable frame rate in various gameplay situations
• Fix for frame drops when handling the sniper rifle
• General performance improvements and bug fixes that could cause freezes or crashes
• Enhancements to the interface and controls, along with adjustments to texts and localization
• Specific optimizations to leverage Steam Deck hardware

Steam Deck Verified and what it means

The development team confirmed the Steam Deck certification, making the title fully compatible with Valve's handheld and providing dedicated optimizations for the Deck.

The creators thanked the community for their feedback and continued support in improving the game, according to the official statement.

Sales and impact on the public

Since its launch on PC, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has surpassed the 2 million units sold mark, with approximately 425,000 copies sold on Steam in the first week and over 1.6 million units sold for PS5.

Tell us in the comments: have you tested Death Stranding 2 on the Steam Deck yet? How was your performance experience after Update 1.3?

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