Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is only a few days from launch, and it’s a follow-up to Kojima Productions’ ambitious title centered around traversal, delivery, and isolation. Death Stranding 2 is a direct sequel and has a big focus on its story and characters, just like the first one.
If you don’t want anything spoiled for you, or just can’t wait for its full release, then you may play Death Stranding 2: On the Beach a bit early, and here is how.
Play Death Stranding 2 Two Days Early
If you want to play Death Stranding 2 two daysbefore its official release, you need to purchase theDigital DeluxeorCollector’s Edition. Both editions give you48 hours of early access.
You can compare the prices of each edition below:
At a minimum, you are paying anadditional $10with the Digital Deluxe Edition to enjoy early access to Death Stranding 2. If you’re a massive fan of the first, I don’t think the additional $10 is that bad of a deal, especially when you’re getting abunch of goodieswith it.
Death Stranding 2 Launch Times
The standard edition of Death Stranding 2 launches at the following times across the world:
If you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition, you can expect to play Death Stranding 2 exactly two days early at the following times in your timezone:
Death Stranding 2 Release Dates
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 onJune 26, 2025. If you need a refresher for the story, check out the recap trailer:
I’m not a fan of this new early access practice because, essentially, it’s the actual release date and feeds on the FOMO of fans. Death Stranding 2, in particular, is a story-heavy title, and being spoiled early on isn’t ideal.
Ali Hashmi
Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn’t spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he’s probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.
