Death Stranding 2 PC Release Date Leaked Days Before Launch
▼ Summary
– An unprotected PC build of Death Stranding 2 was leaked online via torrents two days before its official release.
– The leaked game is approximately 113GB and does not use Denuvo anti-tamper technology, similar to the first game.
– A crack is available to bypass the Steam DRM protection, allowing the leaked game to be played.
– The PC version will feature Ray Tracing effects, uncapped framerates, ultrawide monitor support, and compatibility with major upscaling technologies.
– Sony is set to officially release Death Stranding 2 on PC on March 19th, though no review code was provided for a day-one performance analysis.
In a surprising turn of events, a complete and unprotected build of Death Stranding 2 for PC has surfaced online just days before its scheduled launch. This significant leak means the full game, reportedly around 113GB in size, is currently circulating on torrent sites. The files are unprotected, allowing anyone who downloads them to play immediately, which represents a major security oversight for the developers.
The leak appears to be legitimate, and it raises serious questions about how such a high-profile release could be compromised. For Kojima Productions, this is an unfortunate and potentially damaging incident so close to the game’s official debut. The studio has not employed the Denuvo anti-tamper technology, a decision consistent with their approach to the first game. Consequently, there is no last-minute barrier like Denuvo to prevent the pirated version from functioning.
Although the core game files are unprotected, the executable still contains Steam’s digital rights management (DRM). A crack has already been released to bypass this Steam protection, making the leaked build fully playable without a legitimate purchase. This situation is highly unusual for a major AAA title on the platform and could impact initial sales, though the full effect remains to be seen.
Coinciding with this leak, Sony recently detailed the PC version’s enhanced graphical features. The port, handled by Nixxes, will include advanced Ray Tracing effects for both reflections and ambient occlusion. These technologies create more realistic lighting, with reflections on surfaces like water and tar, and improved shadow detail in corners and between objects.
PC players can also look forward to several performance and compatibility features. The game will support uncapped framerates, ultrawide monitor resolutions, and the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller. Furthermore, it will include support for all major upscaling technologies: NVIDIA’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR, and Intel’s XeSS, giving players flexibility to optimize performance based on their hardware.
The official launch for Death Stranding 2 on PC is still set for March 19th. While review codes were not distributed in advance, preventing a day-one performance analysis, initial impressions from the purchased version will be available shortly after release. The official PC system requirements have been published for those planning to buy the game legitimately.
(Source: DSO Gaming)
