A new trailer details everything included in theDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachCollector’s Edition, but fans are upset that the expensive edition doesn’t come with a physical game disc. The upcoming game from legendary game producer Hideo Kojima’s Kojima Productions received a release date and star-studded trailer earlier this month. The game will continue the journeys of a lone courier (played by Norman Reedus) through a post-apocalyptic landscape.
The sequel to Hideo Kojima’sDeath Strandingwilllaunch on the PS5 on June 26, with preorders beginning on March 17. Several editions will be available for purchase, from the standard edition at $69.99 to acollector’s edition priced at a whopping $229.99.
Anew trailer from PlayStationhas been released, showcasing everything included in the Collector’s Edition, and many fans are upset thatthe expensive option will only have a key for digital download of the game, instead of a physical disc copy.
Death Stranding 2 Collector’s Edition Doesn’t Include A Physical Copy Of The Game
Many Fans Say They’ll Pass On The Edition Because Of This
The Collector’s Edition forDeath Stranding 2will include plenty of collectibles for fans of the games. The following items are included in the pricey version:
What isn’t included, much to fans' dismay, is a physical disc copy of the game.A steelbook (a metallic casing for the game instead of the standard plastic packaging) is also not part of the collection.
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Disgruntled fans have taken to the comments section of the Collector’s Edition video posted to thePlayStationYouTube channel tovoice their displeasure at this glaring omission.YouTube userSlask7notes that they’d rather get the standard edition of the game, which “comes with the single most important thing: physical media of the game.” Both a physical and digital version of the game are available for purchase separately, so it’s unclear why Kojima Productions decided to leave the physical copy out of the collection.
Our Take: A Digital-Only Collector’s Edition For Death Stranding 2 Is A Serious Oversight
Fans Bemoan “The Death Of Physical Media”
Collector’s editions for games are generally meant for the biggest fans, who want to spend a bit more cash to get physical rewards they can put on display. The metal game casing is one of the most common rewards, generally included in most game collector’s editions.It seems like a serious oversight not to include a physical gamefor fans whose goal is to collect physical rewards from their beloved title.
“We’re witnessing the death of physical media in real time.”
Many fans state their intention to pass on this edition of the game, citing the lack of physical game copy as their reasoning. For some,the lack of disc and steelbook is indicative of a larger trend in the game industry. YouTube userlabel828laments: “We’re witnessing the death of physical media in real time.”
Whether this is true or not, the fact remains thatDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachwill include only a digital copy of the title, not a physical one. The other rewards may still be enough to entice fans to pay $230 for the collection, but it’s clear that many players are disappointed they won’t be getting a disc version as part of the deal.
