Death Stranding 2 collector’s edition advanced access may not work out for some players due to slow shipping

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Starting tonight, depending on your location, access to the Advanced Edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach becomes available. However, it seems that some buyers of the Collector’s Edition have encountered shipping issues. The Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition offers a 48-hour head start before the game is officially released on June 26th to the general public. This advantage is not an issue for those who purchased the digital version, but certain anxious fans on Reddit are expressing concerns that paying extra might not result in them receiving the benefits they were initially promised.

Death Stranding 2 physical Collector’s Edition may not arrive in time for advanced access

Under the guidance of acclaimed creator Hideo Kojima’s studio, Kojima Productions, the follow-up to the original Death Stranding has been met with critical acclaim. This distinct action-adventure game has garnered a 90/100 on Metacritic, positioning it as one of the standout titles for the year thus far. Given the overwhelmingly positive responses from all corners, it’s no wonder that enthusiasts can hardly wait to dive into the game.

In addition to early access, the Collector’s Edition comes with extras such as a miniature figure of the peculiar Dollman character, various in-game items, and a letter penned by Hideo Kojima. Essentially, those who have yet to receive their purchase are not missing out on what was initially promised. However, this hasn’t deterred some enthusiasts on Reddit from lamenting that they may end up playing the game after everyone else, despite spending $200.

Nowadays, the assurance of early access isn’t always fulfilled, and it doesn’t ensure a top-notch gaming experience. Instead, players who pay for advanced access to major game launches frequently find themselves in the role of “beta testers” rather than enjoying the full game. The release of WWE 2K25 this March served as a prime example. A post on the Death Stranding subreddit a few months back advised gamers against purchasing the Collector’s Edition due to its lack of a physical disc, an option that some players prefer. In the comments, many players expressed agreement with this sentiment but also acknowledged that they would still buy the edition despite their reservations.

The comment on Reddit humorously highlights an irony: “I’m getting mine next Tuesday, I don’t trust day one deliveries in Australia, which is ironic because the game itself revolves around making deliveries in Australia.” Fortunately, it appears that not all players are experiencing this issue, as posts on the Death Stranding subreddit show pictures of physical copies and screenshots of others downloading the digital version to their consoles.

To summarize, always keep in mind that when considering an advanced access purchase, there’s a chance it might not meet expectations. Delays can happen with the delivery of a physical edition, and initially, games may need adjustments to run flawlessly.

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2025-06-24 00:02