Death Stranding statistics 2026: sales, revenue, and player data

The Death Stranding series has reached 27 million players worldwide as of July 2026, making Hideo Kojima’s first independent project a major commercial success. The original game sold 5 million copies by March 2021, with subsequent milestones counting total players across purchases, PS Plus, and Game Pass. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched on PS5 in June 2025 and PC in March 2026.

Death Stranding key statistics

• 27 million — total players across the Death Stranding series (Kojima Productions, July 2026).
• 5 million — copies sold by March 2021.
• 10 million players — milestone reached November 2022, including PS Plus and Game Pass (not sales).
• $27 million — PC revenue in first 5 months after 2020 PC launch (Digital Bros).
• ~93% — positive Steam review rating for original; ~92% for Director’s Cut.
• 22.2 million — hours watched on Twitch in launch year (2019).
• 2.4 million — estimated Steam sales for original version (historical estimate).

Death Stranding sales and players

Death Stranding has reached 27 million players

• The Death Stranding series reached 27 million players as of July 2026.
• The 10 million “Porters” milestone announced November 2022 counted players, not sales — including those who accessed the game via PS Plus and Game Pass.
• The game had sold 5 million copies (PS4 + PC) by March 2021.
• Sales were split between PlayStation 4/5 and PC platforms.
• The game was the biggest new IP launch in Japan during the PS4 generation.

Death Stranding outperformed expectations in Japan

• At launch, Death Stranding outsold Dark Souls and Wii Fit in Japan.
• The game was the largest first-week new IP on PlayStation 4 in Japan.
• Japanese sales remained strong through the Director’s Cut release.
• Kojima’s reputation in Japan contributed to exceptional local performance.

Death Stranding revenue

Death Stranding Steam revenue (historical estimate)

These are point-in-time estimates. The original version holds an approximately 93% positive Steam review rating; Director’s Cut holds approximately 92% positive.

Death Stranding earned $27 million on PC in its first 5 months

• The PC version launched in July 2020, 8 months after the PlayStation 4 exclusive window.
• PC revenue reached $27 million by the end of 2020.
• Digital revenue accounted for 85% of Digital Bros’ gross revenue in H1 2020.
• The PC launch was considered highly successful despite the delayed release.

Death Stranding player statistics

Death Stranding had 22.2 million hours watched on Twitch at launch

2019 (launch year) Twitch statistics:

• 22.2 million hours watched.
• 393,902 broadcasting hours.
• 2,543 average viewers.
• 290,087 peak concurrent viewers.
• 37,855 broadcasters streamed the game.

Viewership dropped significantly after the launch window, typical for single-player narrative games.

Director’s Cut had modest Twitch engagement

2022 Director’s Cut Twitch statistics:

• 1.6 million hours watched.
• 72,931 broadcasting hours.
• 184 average viewers.
• 17,157 peak concurrent viewers.
• 7,762 broadcasters streamed the game.

The Director’s Cut re-release drove renewed interest but at a smaller scale than the original launch.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Death Stranding 2 launched in 2025 on PS5 and 2026 on PC

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launched on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
• The PC version launched on March 19, 2026.
• The game was announced at The Game Awards 2022.
• Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Elle Fanning return/appear in the sequel.

Death Stranding 2 continues the story established in the original and has contributed to the series reaching 27 million players by July 2026.

Death Stranding historical milestones

• December 2015Hideo Kojima leaves Konami; founds Kojima Productions.
• E3 2016Death Stranding announced with Norman Reedus trailer.
• November 8, 2019Death Stranding launches on PlayStation 4.
• November 2019Biggest new IP launch in Japan for PS4 generation.
• July 2020PC version launches via Steam and Epic Games Store.
• December 2020PC revenue exceeds $27 million in first 5 months.
• March 2021Sales reach 5 million copies (PS4 + PC).
• September 2021Death Stranding: Director’s Cut launches on PS5.
• March 2022Director’s Cut launches on PC.
• November 2022Series reaches 10 million players (including PS Plus/Game Pass).
• December 2022Death Stranding 2: On the Beach announced at The Game Awards.
• June 26, 2025Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on PlayStation 5.
• March 19, 2026Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on PC.
• July 2026Series reaches 27 million players.