PlayStation 4
Death Stranding
DEATH STRANDING · 死亡擱淺
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Not playable yet. On shadPS4's official list the PS4 version of Death Stranding reaches the main menu at best on Windows (v0.20.0) and Linux and doesn't start on Mac; the PS5 Director's Cut only boots on SharpEmu and KytyPS5.
Settings & known issues
- The v0.13.1 dev build (January 2026) fixed font rendering, but it still couldn't reach gameplay.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.20.0 | Menus | Official compatibility list: CUSA12605 | github.com 2026-10-30 |
| Windows | SharpEmu 62c3852 | Boots | CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D; GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT; VRAM: 20GB; RAM: 259.736 MB (253,6 … · PS5 version. SharpEmu compatibility list: PPSA01968, game v01.000.000 | sharpemu.app 2026-08-09 |
| Windows | KytyPS5 2026-08-08-87428d7 | Boots | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT · PS5 version. KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA01968 | kytyps5.github.io 2026-08-08 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.16.0 | Menus | Official compatibility list: CUSA11260 | github.com 2026-06-07 |
| Mac | shadPS4 v0.16.0 | Nothing | Official compatibility list: CUSA11260 | github.com 2026-07-30 |
Game info
- Developer
- Kojima Productions
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Released
- 2019-11-08
- Genre
- Action / Adventure
- Title ID
- CUSA11260
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Death Stranding on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Menus" with shadPS4 (report from 2026-10-30). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Death Stranding on Mac with an emulator?
The best reported result on Mac is "Nothing" with shadPS4 (report from 2026-07-30). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Death Stranding on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Death Stranding on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Death Stranding on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Death Stranding on Android yet.
Where can I find the Death Stranding game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA11260. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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