What time does Death Stranding 2 release on PC in your time zone?

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Published Mar 17, 2026, 5:27 PM EDT

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Sam (Norman Reedus) cradles baby Lou in close-up in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2's PC release time 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.

Below, we break down what time Death Stranding 2 will be released on PC around the world and what to expect from Nixxes Software's latest port.

What time does Death Stranding 2 release on PC in your time zone?

Fragile, portrayed by Lea Seydoux, holds her baby, who is wearing wings, in a panicked state in a screenshot from Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2 launches on Windows PC on Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. EDT, according to Nixxes Software's launch details page. Here's what time Death Stranding 2 will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store:

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

Can you preload Death Stranding 2?

Yes, you can preload Death Stranding 2 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.

For anyone who has purchased Death Stranding 2 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.

What's different in Death Stranding 2 on PC?

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.

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

Additionally, Nixxes' PC-specific improvements are similar to what the studio added to previous PS5 ports.