Katarzyna Petru
Hideo Kojima is back with another, even more peculiar and emotional project. Death Stranding 2 has just completed its first weekend after launch and – although the reviews are great and players praise the artistic and narrative direction – the internet is starting to be flooded with troubling reports. The PlayStation 5 console is beginning to overheat… and it’s only with one specific element of the game.
What exactly is Death Stranding?
This isn’t a typical action game. Death Stranding is a unique experience that combines exploration, delivery work, and deep symbolism about loneliness and the rebuilding of interpersonal relationships. We take on the role of Sam Porter Bridges – a man who, after the end of the world, tries to reconnect isolated enclaves. Kojima has created a world where every step matters, and rain can... age you. This story balances on the edge of sci-fi and mysticism, while also addressing incredibly timely social issues.
How does Death Stranding 2 differ from the first part?
The sequel is not just a continuation of the story – it's a technological and narrative leap forward. Kojima Productions has refined practically every aspect of gameplay: movement is smoother, enemies are more interesting, and route planning has gained a whole new level of depth. On top of that, there are more familiar faces (including Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Elle Fanning), a more polished visual style, and an even more complex world where not everything is what it seems. The story also takes a turn into new territories – more metaphysical, even more “Kojima-esque”.
Great game, but… PS5 might not hold up
Sounds like a success? Unfortunately not for everyone. Online voices of gamers have emerged, reporting serious technical issues – their PS5 overheats when launching... the map. Yes, the map in Death Stranding 2 apparently has no frame rate limit, leading to a strange situation: the game runs smoothly, but as soon as you pull up the map screen, the fans ramp up to full speed, and some players even get a warning about the console overheating.
One Reddit user described the situation like this:
“The game runs great, but as soon as I bring up the map, the fan starts screaming like a vacuum cleaner and shortly after, I get an overheating warning. The console is in a well-ventilated spot and is regularly cleaned, so it’s definitely not a dust or airflow issue.”
Under the post, more reports of the same issue started flooding in immediately. Players suspect that the lack of FPS limitation in the map menu causes a sudden load on the GPU, leading to a spike in temperature. What’s worse – the weekend game update did not solve this problem.
Better to wait for a patch...
For now, it's unknown when Kojima Productions will fix this bug. If you have a PS5 and plan to immerse yourself in the world of Death Stranding 2, it's better to arm yourself with patience or... try not to touch the map too often. At least – keep an eye on your console's temperature. One of the most atmospheric games of the year might also turn out to be... the hottest. Literally.
