Death Stranding 2 update 1.013 (version 1.013.000) is now available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official DS2 On the Beach update 1.013 patch notes, the latest update introduces a harder difficulty mode, replayable boss fights, and additional story content. It also adds new items, restored live-action cutscenes, and new nightmare footage for Sam. Today’s Death Stranding 2 patch 1.013 also improves gameplay balance using player data and introduces technical enhancements such as 21:9 ultrawide support on PS5.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Version 1.013 Patch Notes – March 16, 2026

DS2 Patch 1.013 Details
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New hardest difficulty mode “To The Wilder”
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Replayable boss fights, including the Neil encounter
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New story content, including restored live-action cutscenes and additional nightmare scenes for Sam
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21:9 ultrawide support on PS5
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Gameplay adjustments based on player data
Gameplay Updates
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Added a new hardest difficulty mode called “To The Wilder.”
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Introduced replayable boss fights, including the battle with Neil.
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Implemented gameplay adjustments and balancing changes based on collected player data.
Content Additions
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Added new items.
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Included new nightmare sequences for Sam with additional footage.
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Restored live-action cutscenes that were previously cut from the game.
New Features
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Added a Chiral Cat to Sam’s room.
Technical Improvements
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Implemented 21:9 ultrawide display support on PS5.
Additional Changes
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Various minor improvements and updates.
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 1.013 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
