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The Social Strand System makes a return in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, where players can help each other using items, structures, and signs. Read on to learn more about the game's multiplayer online features and whether a PlayStation Plus subscription is required.

Kojima Productions has confirmed that the asynchronous multiplayer system, known as the Social Strand System from the original game, will return in Death Stranding 2 On the Beach.
This system allows players to help each other in the game through the use of shared items, structures, and signs. Actions of other players, such as building roads or structures and the routes they travel, will become visible to the player once they have successfully connected areas of the map.

As with the original game, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach's multiplayer options is limited to the Social Strand System. There is no co-opperative gameplay where players can physically interact with each other in the game world.

According to PlayStation, a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to access the Death Stranding 2's Social Strand System. Players can freely use the game's asynchronous multiplayer features, as long as they have an internet connection.

Available Platforms and Consoles
Updated 6/19/2025
See all the platforms available for Death Stranding 2 in this guide.
Multiplayer Features
Updated 6/19/2025
Death Stranding 2 retains its distinct online features. Check them out here!
Will Death Stranding 2 Have DLC?
Updated 6/19/2025
Death Stranding 2 DLC information. Check them out here!
Plot Summary - The Story So Far
Updated 6/23/2025
Get up to speed with the plot of the first game!
All Edition Differences and Deluxe Content
Updated 6/19/2025
This guide showcases the three different game editions and their contents.
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