Death Stranding 2 update 1.012 (version 1.012.000) is now available to download on PS5. According to the official DS2 On the Beach update 1.012 patch notes, the latest update resolves the Motherhood facility bug. Today’s Death Stranding 2 update 1.012 also includes stability and gameplay performance improvements.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Update 1.012 Patch Notes – November 6, 2025

DS2 Patch 1.012 Details
Gameplay Fixes
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Motherhood Facility Bug: Fixed a progression issue preventing star completion despite cargo deliveries. Players can now continue toward Platinum completion.
General Fixes
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Stability Improvements: Addressed multiple stability issues to reduce unexpected crashes.
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Performance Enhancements: Added general gameplay performance improvements for smoother play.
Known Issues
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Orders not appearing for some preppers.
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PCC items still missing player IDs.
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PS5 may overheat while viewing the map for some users.
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Audio spikes during combat; temporary fix is pausing and unpausing.
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VR melee combat remains bugged.
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AI Pathfinding Issue: Bandit camp enemies in Mexico get stuck attempting to cross deep red zones.
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Whistling animation still mismatched with Sam’s dialogue animation.
Since the last DS2 patch 1.004 and patch 1.005, players are facing various issues and bugs. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are experiencing a number of issues while playing the game.
Download free DS2 patch 1.012 on PlayStation 5.
