{"id":5737,"date":"2026-03-18T01:42:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/what-time-does-death-stranding-2-release-on-pc-in-your-time-zone\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T01:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:42:49","slug":"what-time-does-death-stranding-2-release-on-pc-in-your-time-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/what-time-does-death-stranding-2-release-on-pc-in-your-time-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"What time does Death Stranding 2 release on PC in your time zone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Death Stranding 2<\/em>‘s PC release time<\/strong> is just over the horizon. Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software are launching the critically acclaimed sequel on Steam and the Epic Games Store with a handful of new additions, such as a high-level challenge mode, but those who own the game on PS5 will also have access to new features thanks to a free patch. The PC version is also getting the full Nixxes treatment with a range of advanced settings and support for upscaling technology to get the most out of your setup.<\/p>\n

Below, we break down what time<\/strong> Death Stranding 2<\/em> will be released on PC<\/strong> around the world and what to expect from Nixxes Software’s latest port.<\/p>\n

\n What time does Death Stranding 2 release on PC in your time zone?
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Image: Kojima Productions<\/p>\n

Death Stranding 2<\/em> launches on Windows PC on Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. EDT<\/strong>, according to Nixxes Software’s launch details page. Here’s what time Death Stranding 2<\/em> will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store:<\/p>\n

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  • \n 7:30 a.m. PDT on Thursday, March 19<\/strong> for the west coast of North America\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 10:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19<\/strong>, for the east coast of North America\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 11:30 a.m. BRT on Thursday, March 19<\/strong> for Brazil\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 2:30 p.m. GMT on Thursday, March 19<\/strong> for the U.K.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 3:30 p.m. CEST on Thursday, March 19<\/strong> for Central Europe\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 2:30 a.m. JST on Friday, March 20<\/strong> for Japan\n <\/li>\n
  • \n 4:30 a.m. AEDT on Friday, March 20<\/strong> for the east coast of Australia\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \n Can you preload Death Stranding 2?
    \n <\/h2>\n

    Yes, you can preload Death Stranding 2<\/em> on Steam if you’ve already purchased the game. It takes up 150GB of space, so if you have pre-ordered it and want to play at launch, preloading is a good idea.<\/p>\n

    For anyone who has purchased Death Stranding 2<\/em> on Epic Games Store, there has been no official confirmation that you can preload the game, so, unfortunately, you may need to wait a bit before you can start playing.<\/p>\n

    \n What’s different in Death Stranding 2 on PC?
    \n <\/h2>\n

    Kojima Productions is adding a handful of new features to the PC version, which will also be included in the PS5 version in a free patch that goes live on March 19.<\/p>\n

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    • \n “To the wilder” modes, a series of high-difficulty porter challenges in extreme environments filled with dangerous enemies.\n <\/li>\n
    • \n A Chiral Feline who visits the DMV Magellan (and shows up in photo mode).\n <\/li>\n
    • \n “Trapped in a Strange Realm” VR training challenges where you can replay confrontations with Neil and earn new bandanas.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Additionally, Nixxes’ PC-specific improvements are similar to what the studio added to previous PS5 ports.<\/p>\n

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      • \n AMD FSR, Nvidia DLSS, and XeSS upscaling and frame generation support\n <\/li>\n
      • \n Ultrawide options\n <\/li>\n
      • \n Mouse and keyboard layout and full DualSense compatibility, including haptics\n <\/li>\n
      • \n Ray tracing and ambient occlusion graphics settings for PCs that support them\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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