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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will launch on PC on March 19, offering a range of graphical presets and support for multiple upscaling technologies, including the “Progressive Image Compositor,” or Pico, developed by Guerrilla Games.

The PC release, handled by Nixxes Software in collaboration with Kojima Productions, provides four graphics presets – Minimum, Medium, High/Recommended, and Incredibly High – targeting performance levels from 1080p at 30 frames per second to 4K at 60 frames per second. Nixxes aims to deliver a smooth experience with the best possible visuals across a variety of hardware configurations, according to a statement from Julian Huijbregts, Communications Manager at Nixxes.

Beyond standard options, Death Stranding 2 for PC will feature NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 2 for upscaling and frame generation. Notably, this marks the first time Pico, Guerrilla’s in-engine upscaling technology used in the PlayStation 5 version of the game, will be available to PC players. The inclusion of Pico provides an additional option for performance enhancement alongside the established cross-vendor solutions.

Recommended system requirements for the High preset include an Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM. The Very High preset, targeting 4K resolution at 60 FPS, requires an Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, and also 16GB of RAM.

The game requires a minimum of 150GB of SSD storage regardless of the chosen graphics preset. A “Portable” preset is also included, designed for handheld gaming devices.

Nixxes Software has a history of both successful and challenging PC porting experiences, raising the stakes for a smooth launch given the ambitious technical feature set of Death Stranding 2. The publisher has not yet commented on potential post-launch patching needs.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) received reaffirmations of “Buy” ratings from multiple financial firms following a strong fourth quarter 2025 performance, signaling continued investor confidence in the San Diego-based defense technology company.

Stifel reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for Kratos, citing the company’s robust Q4 2025 results. The firm subsequently raised its price target to $134 from $112, according to a report released February 24, 2026, attributing the increase to order momentum in Valkyrie drones and progress within Kratos’s hypersonic testing program. This follows an earlier increase to $52 in June 2025, reflecting market optimism around defense advancements.

Truist Securities too reaffirmed its “Buy” rating, highlighting Kratos’s growth in the hypersonics sector and a better-than-expected 2025 revenue outlook. Analyst Michael Ciarmoli of Truist Financial reiterated the “Buy” rating on August 8, 2024, with a price target of $23.00, representing a 14.60% upside at that time.

Kratos reported Q4 2025 revenues of $345.1 million, a 21.9% increase year-over-year, with organic growth reaching 20%. The Unmanned Systems segment experienced a 12.1% organic revenue increase, reaching $68.5 million, while Kratos Government Solutions saw a 22.2% organic growth to $276.6 million. The company’s consolidated book-to-bill ratio for the quarter was 1.3 to 1.0, translating to $438.3 million in bookings. Over the last twelve months, the ratio held steady at 1.1 to 1, with total bookings reaching $1.475 billion.

Looking ahead, Kratos is forecasting fiscal 2026 revenue between $1.595 billion and $1.675 billion, alongside Adjusted EBITDA of $157.0 million to $167.0 million. This guidance includes the recent acquisition of Nomad Global Communication Solutions, indicating a strategy of strategic expansion.

In June 2025, Kratos secured a $25 million order from the U.S. Space Force for satellite communications and announced plans for a new manufacturing plant to expand production capacity. The company also entered a collaboration with GE to advance unmanned aerial systems through propulsion technologies. Despite a minor dip in stock prices on June 26, 2025, the stock ended the month at $46.065.

Insider activity reported in August 2024 indicated negative sentiment, with an increase in insider selling of Kratos shares. However, the company’s financial performance and strategic moves continue to attract analyst attention.