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Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2)
Early Access Start Time and How to Play
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★ All Actors | Cameos
☆ List of Orders and Bosses
The early access for Death Stranding 2 On the Beach starts on June 24, 2025. See the early access release countdown and time and learn how to play the game early here!
Early Access Countdown
Early Access Started on June 24, 2025!
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Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition and Collector's Edition have access to Death Stranding 2 On the Beach two days ahead of the full release on June 26, 2025
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Early Access Release Times
Early Access Start at 12AM Local Time
Early Access for Death Stranding 2 On the Beach officially started at 12 AM local time on June 24, 2025, unlocking based on your PlayStation account's region.
Early Access Start Times By Region
| Region | Time Zone | Hours Behind |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZST) | UTC+12 | - |
| Australian East Coast | UTC+10 | 2 |
| Japan | UTC+9 | 3 |
| Australian West Coast | UTC+8 | 4 |
| Philippines | UTC+8 | 4 |
| South Africa (SAST) | UTC+2 | 10 |
| United Kingdom (BST) | UTC+1 | 11 |
| Brazil (BRT) | UTC-3 | 15 |
| United States (EDT) | UTC-4 | 16 |
Note that in the United States, games launch at midnight Eastern Time for the country as a whole.
How to Play Early
Pre-Order the Digital Deluxe Edition or Collector's Edition
Death Stranding 2 On the Beach was available ahead of the official launch on June 26, 2025 via pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition or Collector's Edition. Either edition includes two days early access, in addition to the pre-order bonuses the edition comes with.
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