The release of Death Stranding 2 for PC, scheduled for March 19, was compromised by a significant leak. A bug in Steam's preload left the game's 113 GB files unencrypted and accessible for full download. The absence of a DRM like Denuvo facilitated the circulation of pirated copies, although without access to online features.
Technical analysis of the port and the consequences of the lack of encryption 🕵️
Discussions among those who accessed the leaked copy indicate that the performance and quality of the PC port are correct, highlighting the inclusion of ultrawide support and extra cinematic scenes. The technical incident underscores the risks of relying solely on encryption from platforms like Steam for protection. The leak reveals that the game does not incorporate a third-party DRM, which left the files exposed after the preload process failure.
The pirate community complains about the dubbing... or the lack thereof 😅
In a twist that prioritizes the essentials, the main debate among players of the leaked copy does not focus on the game itself, but on the absence of Russian dubbing. While they enjoy the campaign for free and ahead of time, their biggest concern is localization. It seems that even in the world of unofficial downloads, linguistic accessibility standards are non-negotiable.