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The Death Stranding 2 PC version generally shows 'decent' optimization. Users with hardware meeting the recommended specifications can play without major issues, but high CPU usage and stuttering may occur in some sections. NYX Software's porting is generally good, and there is room for improvement in CPU usage issues through future patches. ⚙️ Optimization: Generally rated as 'decent'. 💻 Hardware: Smooth gameplay is possible on systems exceeding recommended specifications. 📈 Performance Issues: High CPU usage and stuttering due to real-time shader compilation may occur.

Death Stranding 2 uses the same Decima Engine as its predecessor, but it is slightly heavier in terms of PC requirements and performance. Minimum specifications require a GTX 1660 or RX 5500 XT, Intel Core i3 10th Gen or Ryzen 3 3100 for 1080p 30fps. Recommended specifications suggest an RTX 3070 or RX 6800, Intel Core i7 11th Gen or Ryzen 7 5700X for QHD 60fps. Both cases require over 100GB of SSD storage space. 🖥️ Minimum Specs: GTX 1660 or RX 5500 XT, Intel Core i3 10th Gen or Ryzen 3 3100. 🚀 Recommended Specs: RTX 3070 or RX 6800, Intel Core i7 11th Gen or Ryzen 7 5700X. 💾 Common Requirements: Over 100GB SSD storage space, 16GB RAM (32GB recommended).

The PC version supports various upscaling technologies such as Nvidia DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and frame generation technologies. Additionally, ray tracing is applied to reflections and ambient occlusion, enhancing the realism of reflections on water or asphalt surfaces and shadows. Various convenience features are also provided, including unlimited frame rates, custom graphics settings, ultrawide resolution, full mouse and keyboard support, and DualSense controller integration. ✨ Upscaling: Supports DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and the new PICO technology. 🖼️ Ray Tracing: Applied to reflections and ambient occlusion to enhance visual quality. ⚡ Frame Generation: Can significantly boost performance by utilizing frame generation alongside all major upscaling technologies.

The Death Stranding 2 PC version introduces 'PICO (Progressive Image Composer)', a new upscaling technology developed by Guerrilla Games for the Decima Engine. PICO can be used on all graphics cards and is GPU-agnostic, similar to FSR. In terms of quality, it provides less blur and generally decent upscaling compared to FSR, but ghosting or noise around images may occur during movement. DLSS remains superior in terms of both quality and performance, and PICO can be a better alternative than FSR. 📊 Performance Ranking: DLSS > PICO > FSR in terms of superior quality and performance. 👁️ PICO Features: Less blurry than FSR, showing good quality in static scenes. 💡 DLSS Advantage: DLSS shows strengths over other upscaling technologies for objects requiring grids or detailed resolution.

The RTX 4060 shows very well-optimized performance in Death Stranding 2. Using DLAA at 1080p Medium settings maintains an average of 60-70 FPS, and combining DLAA with Frame Generation (FG 2x) allows for a very smooth high refresh rate experience of over 100 FPS. Even at 1440p resolution, utilizing DLSS Quality settings and FG 2x can achieve a high refresh rate of over 100 FPS, providing a very satisfying gameplay experience for RTX 4060 users. 🎮 1080p Optimal: Enjoy very smooth high refresh rate gameplay of over 100 FPS with DLAA + FG 2x settings. 🚀 1440p Capable: Achieve over 100 FPS even at 1440p with DLSS Quality + FG 2x settings for a smooth experience. 🌟 Visual Quality: Experience photorealistic graphics and fantastic detail even at Medium settings.

Playing Death Stranding 2 on the Steam Deck is currently not recommended. Initial performance is only 14-19 FPS even with FSR set to 'Balanced' or 'Performance', making it virtually unplayable. Manually adjusting the CPU frequency clock can improve it to 25-30 FPS, but frame drops still occur during action scenes or weather changes. It is assessed that enjoying the game's visual beauty and atmosphere on a small screen with low quality makes it difficult to fully experience the game's true value. 📱 Initial Performance: Very low at 14-19 FPS even with FSR, making it difficult to play. 📉 Performance Improvement: Can be improved to 25-30 FPS with manual CPU clock adjustment, but still unstable. ⚠️ Visual Experience: It's difficult to fully appreciate the game's beautiful graphics and atmosphere with the Steam Deck's hardware.

The PS5 Pro's Quality Mode is upscaled to 4K 30 frames, while the high-end PC version with an RTX 5090 was captured at 4K 60 frames using DLSS Dynamic. The comparison shows that the PS5 Pro performs much better than expected, and Death Stranding 2's visuals were rated as absolutely beautiful on both platforms. While the PC version offers higher frames and potentially more detailed visuals, the PS5 Pro also delivers an impressive 4K experience in a console environment. 📺 PS5 Pro: Upscaled to 4K 30 frames, providing better-than-expected visuals. 💻 High-End PC: Utilizes RTX 5090 and DLSS to deliver a smooth 4K 60 frames experience. 🏆 Visual Quality: Both platforms excellently render Death Stranding 2's beautiful graphics.