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Best Death Stranding 2: On the Beach settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Death Stranding 2: On the Beach runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 61FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super is a entry-level graphics card with 6GB of VRAM, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 46 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6161
1440p3761
4K2146
💡 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: Decima engine - exceptionally well-optimised, like the first game.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Death Stranding 2 (Decima engine) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. A free boost on a beautifully optimised engine.
Memory / Texture QualityVery High-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Model DetailHighbaseline
Geometry detail on characters and the landscape - one of the heavier settings. High is a clean trade.
Shadow ResolutionHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Screen Space ReflectionsMediumbaseline
Reflections on water and wet rock across the open world. Medium is plenty.
Volumetric LightingMediumbaseline
Atmospheric fog and light shafts over the terrain. Medium is an easy win.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth. Cheap; leave On.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps the terrain sharp into the distance - essentially free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super get in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — up from about 61 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super run Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super averages roughly 61 FPS in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — a smooth experience.

What are the best Death Stranding 2: On the Beach settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Model Detail and Shadow Resolution down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.