This week’s gaming calendar is packed with major arrivals, headlined by the long-awaited PC port of Hideo Kojima’s latest epic and the debut of Pearl Abyss’s ambitious open-world adventure.
New game releases of the week Death Stranding 2 on PC and Crimson Desert. (Image: ABWaves Game)
The month of March continues to deliver heavy hitters for all platforms. From highly anticipated sequels making their way to new hardware to brand-new IPs, here are the standout titles launching this week.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
After its successful stint as a console exclusive, Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach finally arrives on PC, on March, 19. This version features ultrawide monitor support, unlocked frame rates, and the latest upscaling technologies (DLSS 4 and FSR 4). Players can now experience the continued journey of Sam Porter Bridges with the highest graphical fidelity possible.
Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
One of the most anticipated titles of the year, Crimson Desert, officially launches this week, March 19. Developed by Pearl Abyss, the game blends intense mercenary combat with a vast, living open world. Early impressions highlight the revolutionary physics system and a narrative-driven campaign that moves away from the studio’s MMO roots into a pure single-player action RPG experience.