Pre-Release Version of Death Stranding 2 on PC Leaks Online, Seemingly via Steam
in newsletterIGN · 2026-03-18 · 2 min read · games
An unencrypted Steam pre-load build of Death Stranding 2's PC version was briefly accessible before its March 19 launch, allowing the full 113GB game to be ripped and uploaded to piracy sites. A cautionary reminder for devs shipping on Steam to verify pre-load encryption settings.
Appeared in 2026-03-18.