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Death Stranding 2 Pre-Release Leaked Ahead of March Launch

3/18/2026

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A pre-release version of Death Stranding 2 leaked on torrent sites because unencrypted Steam preload files allowed a 113GB download.
The pirated build lacks Russian voiceovers and other language options.
The pirated build blocks access to multiplayer features that enable shared infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
The official release is scheduled for March 19 at 7:30 am Pacific.

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Story summary

A pre-release version of Death Stranding 2 leaked on torrent sites because unencrypted Steam preload files allowed a 113GB download.
The pirated build lacks Russian voiceovers and other language options.
The pirated build blocks access to multiplayer features that enable shared infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
The official release is scheduled for March 19 at 7:30 am Pacific.