Death Stranding 2 Length Revealed

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has arrived on PS5, offering players an expansive journey across Australia as Sam Porter Bridges works to connect another continent to the Chiral Network. But exactly how long does this adventure take? Below, IGN team members share their completion times and gameplay priorities.

Simon Cardy - Senior Editor

I completed Death Stranding 2's main story in approximately 34 hours, primarily focusing on critical path missions while completing about a dozen optional objectives. While side missions provide useful tools, the sequel significantly reduces the original game's friction - though late-game combat scenarios and challenging deliveries still provide thoughtful obstacles.

Post-credits, I've spent an additional 10 hours fully connecting Australia and Mexico to the Chiral Network. The game's satisfying progression system keeps drawing me back to complete facility connections and five-star ratings. For completionists like myself, expect dozens more hours of engaging content.

Matt Kim - Senior Feature Editor

My playthrough reached credits at 38 hours, with most time dedicated to main missions and minimal side content. Unlike the first game, Death Stranding 2 shows remarkable restraint in cinematic sequences, favoring gameplay focus. While I completed some side quests, substantial optional content remains for future playthroughs – including potential platinum trophy attempts.

Game Duration Comparisons

How does Death Stranding 2's length compare to Kojima's previous works? Here's the average main story completion time across his major titles:

• Metal Gear Solid - 11.5 hours
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - 13 hours
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - 16 hours
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - 18.5 hours
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - 45.5 hours
• Death Stranding - 40.5 hours
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - 37.7 hours (IGN average)

Nick Limon - Executive Producer

My completionsist-leaning playthrough lasted 41 hours, including substantial exploration of Mexico and Australia's landscapes while listening to the portable music player. While I didn't fully reconnect Australia, I established most Chiral Network connections and focused on upgrading relationships with Preppers using preferred items and equipment. The sequel offers more compelling side content than the original, creating strong incentives for continued play.

Will you take a completionist approach to Death Stranding 2, or focus on the main narrative? Share your plans in the comments below!