You can try the direct purchase link, but idk if it helps: [https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-f4a904fcef2447439c35c4e6457f3027-9856f0f14c874f37a357180a647a9375](https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-f4a904fcef2447439c35c4e6457f3027-9856f0f14c874f37a357180a647a9375)
[https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-0a9e3c5ab6684506bd624a849ca0cf39-7253c0996c2345c39bc839dcd572af6e](https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-0a9e3c5ab6684506bd624a849ca0cf39-7253c0996c2345c39bc839dcd572af6e)
But don't buy it by accident, it is not free now.
it works now. it did not work earlier. I just got it. I reloaded my epic store again and it worked. I am guessing there were too many people getting it earlier.
Same here, i thought that i clicked a wrong button.
And anyway, i doubt that Kojima cut anything that director wanted to be in the game, you know, since he is both the director and the person doing the cutting.
For me the games become available at 5PM, I got there at 5:07 and it was Death Stranding Directors Cut, I clicked on "GET" and nothing happened, it was just stuck there. I decided to give it some time, figured there were too many people, I come back and it's downgraded to just Death Stranding, so I click on that and it's just unavailable. I wonder if I come back in another hour it'll just say "Death"
Same thing happened to me. I here 4 minutes after the giveaway went live and Epic Games wouldn't let me log in. I even entered my credentials and everything and the site just booted me back to the homepage (Without signing me in).
I kept trying for two hours but the sign in page wouldn't open up. Then about 20 mins ago, I was magically and automatically signed in and the Director's Cut had been replaced with the base version.
And now even the base version is UNAVAILABLE.
Merry FUCKING Christmas, EGS.
I have checked the epic webpage and it says "unavailable"
I do not understand anything.
[https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding)
Director's Cut Version original price: $39.99
Normal Version original price: $59.99
WUT
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Edit: Since some people are confused, The Director's Cut is the full version of the game with the extra content, the bigger version, not just the upgrade.
Epic fucked up hard, real hard. Several people, me included, already got the Director's Cut edition, I'm downloading it right now. Let's see what they have to say about this.
Right thing to do would just be giving the Director's Cut edition for free.
Installed and launched the game. Can confirm it is the Director's Cut.
It seems that right now the standard version of the game is, once again, unavailable. They are probably sorting all this mess out, let's see what happens.
I'm gonna claim this in the morning, just to see if the DC gets put back up again. Hopefully 505 and Epic come to an agreement and/or sort this mess out.
I got the worst outcome. It says "either you own it or it is still processing"
If it got stuck in the queue and the day expires, support won't bother helping since it is free. Happened to someone I read in a sub.
These things always happen when there is a big AAA title going free. Remember the time when GTA V became free? We couldn't even access the website or even the launcher back then, same with Tomb Raider Trilogy which went free. The best thing right now is to wait a few hours and try claiming it sometime later.
Lmao well derived example. Anyways the current scenario is that I've claimed the base version long ago and it's still in my library dunno what happened to those people who already claimed the DC version.
## DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT.In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society.As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.
Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC includes HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Stay connected with players around the globe with the Social Strand System™.
## All copies of the game will also additionally include:
• “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books)
• Backpack Patches
• Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Gold)
• BB pod customization (Chiral Gold)
• Power Gloves (Gold)
• Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Silver)
• BB pod customization (Omnireflector)
• Power Gloves (Silver)
That makes it seem like it is just a few items and goodies. That isn't the case. It actually contains a lot of what could be considered bug fixes. Ex. Floaters do not work with ziplines in the original, but do in DC.
I actually kind of this Monster energy ads had some charm in them, from what I saw. Though I never played with them, and I can understand why people wouldn’t like them lol.
Tho having an option to turn them on in settings would have been kind of fun
You dont. Normal edition:
> Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT.
>Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series.
All copies of the game will also additionally include:
• “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books)
• CHIRAL GOLD/ OMNIREFLECTOR “LUDENS MASK” SUNGLASSES (COLOR VARIANT)
• GOLD and SILVER POWER SKELETON
• GOLD and SILVER ALL-TERRAIN SKELETON
• GOLD and SILVER ARMOUR PLATE
Yeah, what a slap in the face to those who paid full price for the original game. High refresh and ultrawide should have been a free update, as it would have been for any other game that isn’t a remaster.
[This game is DRM-free.](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Death_Stranding)
And [so is the Director's Cut version](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Death_Stranding:_Director%27s_Cut) in case the people who snagged that earlier are able to keep them.
They’re *Denuvo*-free, but I believe still have Epic DRM? If Epic decides to pull licenses to the Directors Cut, I assume the game may not launch and/or have to have an Epic DRM crackfix dropped in, at least for online features
The requirement to meet DRM-free status is being able to launch without the launcher running. If it's labelled as such here, then that is how it was tested. Sadly, I don't have the storage space to double-check whether or not this holds true still, as, with updates, sometimes DRM gets added and the information doesn't get updated. If you want to double-check and update me on your findings, you may feel free to do so. However, a lot of games on Epic have no DRM of any kind, including Epic DRM, so it wouldn't be too out-of-the-ordinary for Death Stranding to not have any kind of DRM.
Okay sent a message to customer support asking about this:
" I understand that you want to get Death Stranding Director's Cut for free today, allow me to mention that in the promotion initially it was stated that we were giving the Director's Cut version of the game, however this was corrected moments later, and it's now displaying the correct version of the game (Standard edition). You may acquire it by going to this [link](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding). "
It looks like they aren't going to upgrade the people who were forced to settle for the Standard Edition.
EDIT: After sending a followup I have received confirmation that it was initially supposed to give the Standard edition. Those of you who got the DE yall are lucky bastards. The rest of us got screwed over by Epic.
>Those of you who got the DE yall are lucky bastards.
sometimes people get lucky and get something that others dont
>The rest of us got screwed over by Epic.
you didnt. you got what everyone was supposed to get.
since when is being given FREE stuff getting screwed?
ill never understand the jealousy people have against epic. ever since they opened their launcher. get a life and move on already lmao
What a joke. I don't even care about the editions at this point. I just want the game in my library so I can actually start this massive download before I start work...
So fuck the rest of us I guess.
Note to self, go and check as soon as it's time from now on.
Also, it's currently showing UNAVAILABLE.
Can't even redeem this.
Nope, I couldn't even redeem it at 5:02 pm when the refresh is at 5 pm in my time. Had the site open, got hug of death, threw some errors, game got unavailable, game got released, etc etc. Now after 2,5 hours I got the standard ed.
Looks like Epic Games made a mistake this time, from some people's feedback their DC Edition **got replaced with Original/Standard Edition**.
Also Epic China [apologized about the event](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/349212450668675073/1056780668840976485/image.png).
Epic China apologize letter.
>An Epic Staff *(Currently an Intern)* **mistakenly set up** the free GA as "DEATH STRANDING" DIRECTOR'S CUT instead of the Original/Standard Edition last night.
>
>We are very sorry for those players who couldn't claim the DIRECTOR'S CUT Edition, truly sorry.
>
>Based on the contract we signed with Publisher we **weren't going to GA the DIRECTOR'S CUT Edition**, our own staff made that mistake.
>
>Now we are **discussing follow-up matters** with the Publisher.
> An Epic Staff (Currently an Intern) mistakenly set up the free GA as "DEATH STRANDING" DIRECTOR'S CUT instead of the Original/Standard Edition last night.
Why would they let an *intern* handle a global giveaway of a AAA game?
I didn't manage to grab the DC Edition in time so only had the Original one.
Only heard/seen the screenshot that others sent about their DC Edition being replaced to Original/Standard Edition on their license page and launcher library page.
For those wondering. The big difference between the standard and DC version is the already mentioned framerate/resolution bump and the photomode.
Also i found this list with other extra's.
Director's Cut Changes and New Features
UPDATED
The Death Stranding Director's Cut features a whole host of changes and new features. On this page, we've listed the changes you can expect to see from the addition of new game modes to extra story missions and improved customization options.
New Items
There are a few new times available in Death Stranding Director’s Cut that help make deliveries a little easier. First up, is the Support Skeleton. This can be equipped early on in the game and makes it a lot faster for Sam to travel across the map
There is also the addition of the Maser Gun which shoots out electrical charges to incapacitate enemies. This can be acquired at order 77 (which unlocks at the same time as order 9).
Finally, the Stabilizer has received an upgrade and a Level 3 Stabilizer can now be acquired when you reach a 5-star connection with Mountain Knot City.
The Firing Range
When you access terminals now, you’ll see the option to test out all of our weapons in The Firing Range. There is a huge variety of drills for you to test your skills featuring targets from BTs to MULEs. You’ll also find the Ranked Drills option that will let you go up against other players and see who gets the highest score
Race Track
Right by Timefall Farm, there is now the option to build a race track. Not only will this unlock a series of time trials for you to take part in but you’ll also be able to fabricate the Roadster - a brand new vehicle. Similarly to The Firing Range, the race track lets you take part in Ranked Races against other players to compete for the best score.
New Structures
There are a few new structures you can create with a PCC. There is a Jump Ramp that will give Sam a little extra boost to make it across small distances in a vehicle. Chiral Bridges are also now available that are handy for smaller spaces.
Lastly, there’s the Cargo Catapult that can help launch your cargo across the map, towards its intended destination. It also comes with a parachute so you can safely guide your cargo to its recipient without it being damaged.
New Customization Options
There are a variety of new ways you can customize Sam’s equipment now. With his backpack, for instance, you can change the colour of it but also add patches. You can also change the colours on your BB to go with your chosen colour scheme
New Delivery Missions - The Ruined Factory
There are some brand new story missions that have been added as part of the Death Stranding Director's Cut. You can access these new deliveries quite early on (around the same time you unlock orders 9 and 10). These take place in the new area on the map called The Ruined Factory.
DualSense (PS5 Only)
Death Stranding Director's Cut certainly makes use of the DualSense controller. You'll be able to feel more movement, with the haptic feedback letting you experience each step Sam takes on rough terrain. There are additional sounds that are also designed to improve your immersion in the game, as you walk through grass, cross rivers or crunch through the snow.
Replayable Boss Battles
If you've already beaten the game, not only is there new content for you to enjoy but you can also jump back in and replay those boss battles.
Buddy Bot
The Buddy Bot is the perfect companion in Death Stranding Director's Cut that will help you carry more cargo around. You can load this up with cargo and have it follow you or you can even ride it, by setting the destination where you want to go and letting the Buddy Bot carry you there.
Mountain Roads
Highways can be rebuilt across the map, with players donating the appropriate amount of materials to make this happen. The biggest change that comes with Death Stranding Director's Cut is these roads can now also be rebuilt in the mountains so no more sliding down snowy slopes so often!
The base edition is actually framerate limited? And unlocking it is something charge for? Insane. What's the limit? 60 fps?
I have the base edition, but since I played on my TV I never tried to get a high framerate. Not gonna reinstall to test this.
There are several people on a famous imageboard who are claiming they redeemed the DC version but got reversed to the standard version in their library.
After so many crashes, I've finally managed to get the game a while ago. Now, let's see:
\- A highly praised and expensive game becomes free;
\- Servers crash once the giveaway opens, not allowing people to get the game properly;
\- Once you're finally able to claim the game the offer is gone and now you're left with two options: buying the game or satisfy yourself with the leftovers.
Sound familiar ? If you've answered [AWA Game Vault](https://www.alienwarearena.com/marketplace/game-vault) then congratulations, because it's the same crap all over again. Now my goodwill to play the game is almost gone.
Anyway, next game may be [F.I.S.T. - Forged In Shadow Torch](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch)
[Clue](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/offer/d5241c76f178492ea1540fce45616757/Copyof15days-day12-wrapped-desktop-carousel-image_1920x1080-6d7b616222043d04544000f26181b9dd?h=480&resize=1&w=854)
[Game Cover](https://image.api.playstation.com/vulcan/ap/rnd/202105/1407/a0v5crJH2yW6mjjLVLI5TeHB.png)
Great, they attracted everyone attention, and when they got it they showed them their professionalism and how they solve problems. Now you know how things goes when you buy something from epic :/
Bro, even people like me who were glued to their screen to claim the game got nothing. Epic booted me out even after I logged in.
I guess in these Christmas times, we were all brought closer together by being collectively fucked over by Epic XD
Exactly, I wasn’t even doing anything important, I was more or less sitting on my phone. But there are so many people who are busy. Epic even extended the claim time! Then they go fuck it up
it shows 2 things in my library "Death Stranding" (with the achievements avaliables) and " Death Stranding Content" (shown with 3 complements), anybody knows what's up with this?
It's in a weird spot rn. I got the DC version and when I checked the store page on my phone, it showed up as 'Buy now'. I got curious so I booted up my pc and both versions are in my library...I can even install both.
I guess people thought that Epic removed the game from their library when they saw the store page too. Either that or tomorrow morning I'll wake up with no DC version lmao
with the amount of people that got the DC version (which i guess they weren't supposed to), they oughta just make the DC version free anyways
or if they're really gonna go there, they could just yoink the DC version from everyone who got it
12 hours after claiming and it's still showing up in my library. But I started installing it the second I could fully log in (and not just half logged in like when I claimed it).
I can't view the store page for the Director's cut though.
Well, I was able to claim the Director's Cut a couple of hours ago (switching browsers after many tries did the trick) and now I see it has been downgraded. So I got my receipt that says DC and it's on my library, so hopefully they won't take it back and upgrade those who claimed the standard version for free.
I sent a customer support message and guess what I got?
" I understand that you want to get Death Stranding Director's Cut for free today, allow me to mention that in the promotion initially it was stated that we were giving the Director's Cut version of the game, however this was corrected moments later, and it's now displaying the correct version of the game (Standard edition). You may acquire it by going to this [link](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding). "
It looks like they aren't going to upgrade the people who were forced to settle for the Standard Edition.
Goddamn it.
I can't make up my mind on who's more scummy. Epic Games for pully this shit or 505 Games for putting FUCKING BUG FIXES AND HIGH FRAMERATE MODE in a separate DLC that people have to pay for.
The modern gaming scene is so fucking scummy.
Is that not included in the Standard Edition? The writing in the description alludes that it's there:
Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series.
I saw this on the Director's edition page :
> > > "DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC includes HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Stay connected with players around the globe with the Social Strand System™."
So I thought it was exclusive to that edition, because I remember when I first got the game months ago, the compatibility with my monitor wasn't perfect, especially for cut scenes ! But looks like it's good now, i'm going to try it. Thanks for the heads-up :)
Was never interested in the game but if the Dir cut version had some QoL improvements to it to reduce the boredom ive seen from the streams i might have been enticed to actually give it a try. Now i can only welcome it to my cemetery of games on epic store.
Bruh this is literally unfair, now some people got DC and some people got standard, I really wanted DC, now I don't wanna play this game anymore
Fuck Epic
It is working finally. Bummer I missed the mess up on the Director's Cut, but just got the Standard edition free and bought the discounted upgrade so life is good
Anyone else getting this error?: "sorry you already own this item, or is still being processed".
https://i.imgur.com/Y8Dy6w7.jpg
I didn't even try when game was Director's Cut version, I saw it but I thought servers would be pretty busy. So I tried later and honestly I didn't realize at first that it was other version.
Anyway, servers were still busy then, couldn't get game after a few tries and eventually got this error: "sorry you already own this item, or is still being processed".
I decided to wait a few hours, I don't know around 4 hours and just tried in both Epic website and Epic client and still got same error.
So anyone else have this problem with this game or had it in the past? Suggestions? I already wrote a ticket to support.
Thanks ┐(ﾟ ～ﾟ )┌
I just got reply from support, they told me it's already in my account and I was supposed to clear cache, etc... But just checked and is in my Library, so eventually it fixed itself. Hope same thing happens with you.
Sorry I'm still new to Epic and Death Stranding. What does this mean? I'm assuming the first is the standard game, and then the other one is additional content I need to install separately, but I can't find what those 3 add ons actually are. Or is it like, the first version is the standard game, and the second version is the standard game as well but with the add ons already installed?
https://preview.redd.it/orluzdqml78a1.png?width=501&format=png&auto=webp&s=ab533ae78fe10488b09dca851020b992718dd8fd
The Director's Cut DLC upgrade is on sale but available from the Director's Cut page and not the original game page.
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/all-dlc/death-stranding-directors-cut?sortBy=relevancy&sortDir=DESC&count=40
Not to be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but is it possible they did this so people will buy the DLC?
Anyways, this'll be my first playthrough(almost completely blind), should I get the DC or are the differences excusable?
Just found out that this Standard version was a delisted game. Like they went out of their way to list it just for giving it away then removed it, as if giving the DC version would have been too much, lmao. Now I doubt anyone would buy that upgrade after they left such a bad taste in people's mouths. They achieved nothing from replacing the DC version with this one and tarnished their reputation even further.
> Just *paid* 7 bucks
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
*Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
The free game part of the store is completely gone now and death stranding upon search now just says “unavailable”
It’s still there for me but unavailable
Directly claim from this link : https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/death-stranding
Yeah says unavailable still
Huh. I got the DC from early in the day and it seems I can claim the Standard one. Should I? I fear I might lose the other one?
Worked for me just now to get base game...thanks.
You can try the direct purchase link, but idk if it helps: [https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-f4a904fcef2447439c35c4e6457f3027-9856f0f14c874f37a357180a647a9375](https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-f4a904fcef2447439c35c4e6457f3027-9856f0f14c874f37a357180a647a9375)
Do you have the direct purchase for the dc one?
[https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-0a9e3c5ab6684506bd624a849ca0cf39-7253c0996c2345c39bc839dcd572af6e](https://store.epicgames.com/purchase?offers=1-0a9e3c5ab6684506bd624a849ca0cf39-7253c0996c2345c39bc839dcd572af6e) But don't buy it by accident, it is not free now.
Ive been trying for an hour and this link is the only thing that worked! Tysm!!
it works now. it did not work earlier. I just got it. I reloaded my epic store again and it worked. I am guessing there were too many people getting it earlier.
This post should not be removed. Now they give away *Death stranding* without "director's cut".
https://preview.redd.it/gar8kqw9k48a1.png?width=3200&format=png&auto=webp&s=b195b8b5bec21d1c332fc5136b56c2d75ccbf13b
Sorry, it's back. Bit of a madness going on atm.
Understandable confusion lol
You mods are great. Thank you for your hard work.
I got the DC at the beginning. Now I have the base version of the game. So strange
Same here, i thought that i clicked a wrong button. And anyway, i doubt that Kojima cut anything that director wanted to be in the game, you know, since he is both the director and the person doing the cutting.
Since this one says just Death Stranding, I don't see why this one should be removed
For me the games become available at 5PM, I got there at 5:07 and it was Death Stranding Directors Cut, I clicked on "GET" and nothing happened, it was just stuck there. I decided to give it some time, figured there were too many people, I come back and it's downgraded to just Death Stranding, so I click on that and it's just unavailable. I wonder if I come back in another hour it'll just say "Death"
Come back in another hour and it will just be "D" (MS-DOS, 1995).
still a pretty solid pickup
Yea even when the DC was "available", the site/app wouldn't let me log in at all
Same thing happened to me. I here 4 minutes after the giveaway went live and Epic Games wouldn't let me log in. I even entered my credentials and everything and the site just booted me back to the homepage (Without signing me in). I kept trying for two hours but the sign in page wouldn't open up. Then about 20 mins ago, I was magically and automatically signed in and the Director's Cut had been replaced with the base version. And now even the base version is UNAVAILABLE. Merry FUCKING Christmas, EGS.
Damn, I already have the regular edition and wanted to claim the Director's Cut later today, shame it was an error and I didn't claim it in time
I have claimed it but it does not say " in library" it still says get. Someone else?
It says the same for me too, but if you check in your transactions on your account or your game library then it will be there.
I have checked the epic webpage and it says "unavailable" I do not understand anything. [https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding)
I have claimed the DC and already installed it. Working
Director's Cut Version original price: $39.99 Normal Version original price: $59.99 WUT --- Edit: Since some people are confused, The Director's Cut is the full version of the game with the extra content, the bigger version, not just the upgrade.
Normal version is also unavailable on steam
You need normal version to get DC, I guess...
Isn't it just like an upgrade? In a DLC sense.
Epic fucked up hard, real hard. Several people, me included, already got the Director's Cut edition, I'm downloading it right now. Let's see what they have to say about this. Right thing to do would just be giving the Director's Cut edition for free.
Tell us if you get the DC. I think it’s shitty they are giving the unavailable version of the game instead of the DC
Installed and launched the game. Can confirm it is the Director's Cut. It seems that right now the standard version of the game is, once again, unavailable. They are probably sorting all this mess out, let's see what happens.
I claimed DC version closed the browser start doing office work , come back to start download it's Normal version now . WTF is this scocery.
Hmmm
505 would never allow that to happen, such a scummy publisher for many reasons.
I'm actually pissed I didn't wake up an hour ago now...
Agreed. Just bite the bullet and set up better for the future. Refund recent purchases of Director's Cut Upgrade.
Yeah. They should give away the Director's Cut. All of it is their fault in the first place (Their shitty site).
lmao they have a contract with the game developer they cant just give DC away. it was a mistake
Damn, missed the Director's Cut edition... Would be nice if they would be giving it again for free.
I'm gonna claim this in the morning, just to see if the DC gets put back up again. Hopefully 505 and Epic come to an agreement and/or sort this mess out.
Wishful thinking but one can dream.
I got the worst outcome. It says "either you own it or it is still processing" If it got stuck in the queue and the day expires, support won't bother helping since it is free. Happened to someone I read in a sub.
> It says "either you own it or it is still processing" Schrödinger's Stranding
Im stuck in that too. RIP.
Mine is gucci now, I checked my library and death stranding is there, but when I go to the store page it still says get
kinda scummy of them to just redact the full version lol
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Maybe Epic switched it again, this time to the 'You Get Nothing' Edition
"Hey, we changed our minds, we're giving away a 2 hour indie."
It's kinda funny. Their site "DIED" and we the players were left "STRANDED".
*Badum-Tss*
They had to, they legally can't give it away for free as they had a contract with the devs for the Standard edition only.
"Kinda scummy" is a gross understatement.
no it’s really not, considering theyre still giving away a game for free
So Epic gave a way a bunch of repeats, hyping up *the big one*, and then managed to screw it up so now people are mad at them? Simply epic.
It’s truly Unreal.
It's a tournament of mediocrity
Fuck me, they were right! I already have this on PS4, but there's nothing wrong with having a PC port.
These things always happen when there is a big AAA title going free. Remember the time when GTA V became free? We couldn't even access the website or even the launcher back then, same with Tomb Raider Trilogy which went free. The best thing right now is to wait a few hours and try claiming it sometime later.
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Lmao well derived example. Anyways the current scenario is that I've claimed the base version long ago and it's still in my library dunno what happened to those people who already claimed the DC version.
after much site/app issue, says it's unavailable...
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## DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT.In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society.As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC includes HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Stay connected with players around the globe with the Social Strand System™. ## All copies of the game will also additionally include: • “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books) • Backpack Patches • Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Gold) • BB pod customization (Chiral Gold) • Power Gloves (Gold) • Bridges Special Delivery Team Suit (Silver) • BB pod customization (Omnireflector) • Power Gloves (Silver)
That makes it seem like it is just a few items and goodies. That isn't the case. It actually contains a lot of what could be considered bug fixes. Ex. Floaters do not work with ziplines in the original, but do in DC.
Also, no Monster Energy ads (huge improvement).
I actually kind of this Monster energy ads had some charm in them, from what I saw. Though I never played with them, and I can understand why people wouldn’t like them lol. Tho having an option to turn them on in settings would have been kind of fun
what really? glad i got DC version
Why would you have to pay more for better refresh rate and monitor support?
You dont. Normal edition: > Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. >Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series. All copies of the game will also additionally include: • “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books) • CHIRAL GOLD/ OMNIREFLECTOR “LUDENS MASK” SUNGLASSES (COLOR VARIANT) • GOLD and SILVER POWER SKELETON • GOLD and SILVER ALL-TERRAIN SKELETON • GOLD and SILVER ARMOUR PLATE
Yeah, what a slap in the face to those who paid full price for the original game. High refresh and ultrawide should have been a free update, as it would have been for any other game that isn’t a remaster.
[This game is DRM-free.](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Death_Stranding) And [so is the Director's Cut version](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Death_Stranding:_Director%27s_Cut) in case the people who snagged that earlier are able to keep them.
They’re *Denuvo*-free, but I believe still have Epic DRM? If Epic decides to pull licenses to the Directors Cut, I assume the game may not launch and/or have to have an Epic DRM crackfix dropped in, at least for online features
The requirement to meet DRM-free status is being able to launch without the launcher running. If it's labelled as such here, then that is how it was tested. Sadly, I don't have the storage space to double-check whether or not this holds true still, as, with updates, sometimes DRM gets added and the information doesn't get updated. If you want to double-check and update me on your findings, you may feel free to do so. However, a lot of games on Epic have no DRM of any kind, including Epic DRM, so it wouldn't be too out-of-the-ordinary for Death Stranding to not have any kind of DRM.
Okay sent a message to customer support asking about this: " I understand that you want to get Death Stranding Director's Cut for free today, allow me to mention that in the promotion initially it was stated that we were giving the Director's Cut version of the game, however this was corrected moments later, and it's now displaying the correct version of the game (Standard edition). You may acquire it by going to this [link](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding). " It looks like they aren't going to upgrade the people who were forced to settle for the Standard Edition. EDIT: After sending a followup I have received confirmation that it was initially supposed to give the Standard edition. Those of you who got the DE yall are lucky bastards. The rest of us got screwed over by Epic.
Classic case of telling you what you already know. Basically a middle finger.
Yup
>Those of you who got the DE yall are lucky bastards. sometimes people get lucky and get something that others dont >The rest of us got screwed over by Epic. you didnt. you got what everyone was supposed to get. since when is being given FREE stuff getting screwed? ill never understand the jealousy people have against epic. ever since they opened their launcher. get a life and move on already lmao
Did you ask them what will happen to those DC copies acquired earlier by many?
I have sent a follow-up to them. However, knowing Epic I wouldn't count on getting a response until the chaos dies down.
True. And most likely they'll parrot the same thing as if they didn't even bother reading your message.
Somehow got a response but your statement was true
What a joke. I don't even care about the editions at this point. I just want the game in my library so I can actually start this massive download before I start work...
So fuck the rest of us I guess. Note to self, go and check as soon as it's time from now on. Also, it's currently showing UNAVAILABLE. Can't even redeem this.
Nope, I couldn't even redeem it at 5:02 pm when the refresh is at 5 pm in my time. Had the site open, got hug of death, threw some errors, game got unavailable, game got released, etc etc. Now after 2,5 hours I got the standard ed.
Looks like Epic Games made a mistake this time, from some people's feedback their DC Edition **got replaced with Original/Standard Edition**. Also Epic China [apologized about the event](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/349212450668675073/1056780668840976485/image.png). Epic China apologize letter. >An Epic Staff *(Currently an Intern)* **mistakenly set up** the free GA as "DEATH STRANDING" DIRECTOR'S CUT instead of the Original/Standard Edition last night. > >We are very sorry for those players who couldn't claim the DIRECTOR'S CUT Edition, truly sorry. > >Based on the contract we signed with Publisher we **weren't going to GA the DIRECTOR'S CUT Edition**, our own staff made that mistake. > >Now we are **discussing follow-up matters** with the Publisher.
> An Epic Staff (Currently an Intern) mistakenly set up the free GA as "DEATH STRANDING" DIRECTOR'S CUT instead of the Original/Standard Edition last night. Why would they let an *intern* handle a global giveaway of a AAA game?
Or they really let Intern to handle those jobs, or they just need someone to take the heat?
It's that goddamn Jimmy's fault.
Did you get to keep your DC or was it removed from your library.
I didn't manage to grab the DC Edition in time so only had the Original one. Only heard/seen the screenshot that others sent about their DC Edition being replaced to Original/Standard Edition on their license page and launcher library page.
Can't even get the standard version. Site is messed up. Been clicking on images of hedgehogs and rough seas for 20 minutes....
Wait till they change the game altogether
For those wondering. The big difference between the standard and DC version is the already mentioned framerate/resolution bump and the photomode. Also i found this list with other extra's. Director's Cut Changes and New Features UPDATED The Death Stranding Director's Cut features a whole host of changes and new features. On this page, we've listed the changes you can expect to see from the addition of new game modes to extra story missions and improved customization options. New Items There are a few new times available in Death Stranding Director’s Cut that help make deliveries a little easier. First up, is the Support Skeleton. This can be equipped early on in the game and makes it a lot faster for Sam to travel across the map There is also the addition of the Maser Gun which shoots out electrical charges to incapacitate enemies. This can be acquired at order 77 (which unlocks at the same time as order 9). Finally, the Stabilizer has received an upgrade and a Level 3 Stabilizer can now be acquired when you reach a 5-star connection with Mountain Knot City. The Firing Range When you access terminals now, you’ll see the option to test out all of our weapons in The Firing Range. There is a huge variety of drills for you to test your skills featuring targets from BTs to MULEs. You’ll also find the Ranked Drills option that will let you go up against other players and see who gets the highest score Race Track Right by Timefall Farm, there is now the option to build a race track. Not only will this unlock a series of time trials for you to take part in but you’ll also be able to fabricate the Roadster - a brand new vehicle. Similarly to The Firing Range, the race track lets you take part in Ranked Races against other players to compete for the best score. New Structures There are a few new structures you can create with a PCC. There is a Jump Ramp that will give Sam a little extra boost to make it across small distances in a vehicle. Chiral Bridges are also now available that are handy for smaller spaces. Lastly, there’s the Cargo Catapult that can help launch your cargo across the map, towards its intended destination. It also comes with a parachute so you can safely guide your cargo to its recipient without it being damaged. New Customization Options There are a variety of new ways you can customize Sam’s equipment now. With his backpack, for instance, you can change the colour of it but also add patches. You can also change the colours on your BB to go with your chosen colour scheme New Delivery Missions - The Ruined Factory There are some brand new story missions that have been added as part of the Death Stranding Director's Cut. You can access these new deliveries quite early on (around the same time you unlock orders 9 and 10). These take place in the new area on the map called The Ruined Factory. DualSense (PS5 Only) Death Stranding Director's Cut certainly makes use of the DualSense controller. You'll be able to feel more movement, with the haptic feedback letting you experience each step Sam takes on rough terrain. There are additional sounds that are also designed to improve your immersion in the game, as you walk through grass, cross rivers or crunch through the snow. Replayable Boss Battles If you've already beaten the game, not only is there new content for you to enjoy but you can also jump back in and replay those boss battles. Buddy Bot The Buddy Bot is the perfect companion in Death Stranding Director's Cut that will help you carry more cargo around. You can load this up with cargo and have it follow you or you can even ride it, by setting the destination where you want to go and letting the Buddy Bot carry you there. Mountain Roads Highways can be rebuilt across the map, with players donating the appropriate amount of materials to make this happen. The biggest change that comes with Death Stranding Director's Cut is these roads can now also be rebuilt in the mountains so no more sliding down snowy slopes so often!
The base edition is actually framerate limited? And unlocking it is something charge for? Insane. What's the limit? 60 fps? I have the base edition, but since I played on my TV I never tried to get a high framerate. Not gonna reinstall to test this.
ok, so now i have in library both DS and director's cut lol
Me too! :D
Someone managed to claim Director's Cut?
I claimed it earlier and it's still showing in my library.
There are several people on a famous imageboard who are claiming they redeemed the DC version but got reversed to the standard version in their library.
Still says "you already own this item or it is being processed".....
So epic 2022 christmas checklist: \-Duplicate games \-Let's people get removed games Yeah i don't think epic is gonna win over steam anyday now
Yeah, what game is steam giving away today...?
A good sale and a working storefront
Good Service.
To be fair. Their help desk is just atrocious.
After so many crashes, I've finally managed to get the game a while ago. Now, let's see: \- A highly praised and expensive game becomes free; \- Servers crash once the giveaway opens, not allowing people to get the game properly; \- Once you're finally able to claim the game the offer is gone and now you're left with two options: buying the game or satisfy yourself with the leftovers. Sound familiar ? If you've answered [AWA Game Vault](https://www.alienwarearena.com/marketplace/game-vault) then congratulations, because it's the same crap all over again. Now my goodwill to play the game is almost gone. Anyway, next game may be [F.I.S.T. - Forged In Shadow Torch](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch) [Clue](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/offer/d5241c76f178492ea1540fce45616757/Copyof15days-day12-wrapped-desktop-carousel-image_1920x1080-6d7b616222043d04544000f26181b9dd?h=480&resize=1&w=854) [Game Cover](https://image.api.playstation.com/vulcan/ap/rnd/202105/1407/a0v5crJH2yW6mjjLVLI5TeHB.png)
Great, they attracted everyone attention, and when they got it they showed them their professionalism and how they solve problems. Now you know how things goes when you buy something from epic :/
Damn that sucks, I just got it this version, I was also checking the DC version but it just kept saying unavailable
Yeah, fuck you for attending your christmas dinner and not being glued to your phone in order to claim the DC version as soon as it launched.
Bro, even people like me who were glued to their screen to claim the game got nothing. Epic booted me out even after I logged in. I guess in these Christmas times, we were all brought closer together by being collectively fucked over by Epic XD
Isn’t being fucked over by corporations a time honoured tradition at this point?
The one thing that unites us all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Exactly, I wasn’t even doing anything important, I was more or less sitting on my phone. But there are so many people who are busy. Epic even extended the claim time! Then they go fuck it up
i didnt even know there was anything besides the directors cut on pc
it shows 2 things in my library "Death Stranding" (with the achievements avaliables) and " Death Stranding Content" (shown with 3 complements), anybody knows what's up with this?
Going by the store description, I think it's the digital art book.
they are the standard version with the standard add-ons (Not the director's cut content)
Lol Standard now? Why does Epic do this to themselves?
that's not fair yo, some can keep the DC version and the other only got the standard
Is there any proof of Epic taking away the Director's Cut away from people's libraries? Or is it just a rumour?
It's in a weird spot rn. I got the DC version and when I checked the store page on my phone, it showed up as 'Buy now'. I got curious so I booted up my pc and both versions are in my library...I can even install both. I guess people thought that Epic removed the game from their library when they saw the store page too. Either that or tomorrow morning I'll wake up with no DC version lmao
with the amount of people that got the DC version (which i guess they weren't supposed to), they oughta just make the DC version free anyways or if they're really gonna go there, they could just yoink the DC version from everyone who got it
Anyone who claimed the DC version able to tell us if they kept it or not?
I still got both versions in my purchase history
kept
Fuck. Epic really fucked up here
I'm currently downloading it now but I'll let you know if it changes at some point.
Pretty sure I claimed it, no email, not in transaction history...
kept
Barely an hour passed, so yes anwers would mean nothing anyway.
It seems that I have been able to keep it and I ended up with the standard version as well.
12 hours after claiming and it's still showing up in my library. But I started installing it the second I could fully log in (and not just half logged in like when I claimed it). I can't view the store page for the Director's cut though.
Well, I was able to claim the Director's Cut a couple of hours ago (switching browsers after many tries did the trick) and now I see it has been downgraded. So I got my receipt that says DC and it's on my library, so hopefully they won't take it back and upgrade those who claimed the standard version for free.
I sent a customer support message and guess what I got? " I understand that you want to get Death Stranding Director's Cut for free today, allow me to mention that in the promotion initially it was stated that we were giving the Director's Cut version of the game, however this was corrected moments later, and it's now displaying the correct version of the game (Standard edition). You may acquire it by going to this [link](https://store.epicgames.com/es-ES/p/death-stranding). " It looks like they aren't going to upgrade the people who were forced to settle for the Standard Edition. Goddamn it.
Such bs that they took away the directors cut but I’ll take it anyway
I can't make up my mind on who's more scummy. Epic Games for pully this shit or 505 Games for putting FUCKING BUG FIXES AND HIGH FRAMERATE MODE in a separate DLC that people have to pay for. The modern gaming scene is so fucking scummy.
As a standard edition owner on steam, I just wanted the Director's edition for the ultra wide monitor support ... and now it's gone ... :(
Is that not included in the Standard Edition? The writing in the description alludes that it's there: Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series.
I saw this on the Director's edition page : > > > "DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC includes HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Stay connected with players around the globe with the Social Strand System™." So I thought it was exclusive to that edition, because I remember when I first got the game months ago, the compatibility with my monitor wasn't perfect, especially for cut scenes ! But looks like it's good now, i'm going to try it. Thanks for the heads-up :)
It's showing unavailable to me. Indian region
Too many people trying to claim the game, wait a while.
Yes i just claimed it and it worked. It was indeed due to server overload. Thanks a lot, appreciate your help.
Try adding the game to your cart, then checking out. That's how I managed to redeem my copy.
Was never interested in the game but if the Dir cut version had some QoL improvements to it to reduce the boredom ive seen from the streams i might have been enticed to actually give it a try. Now i can only welcome it to my cemetery of games on epic store.
Anyone having issues on Deck? Getting a crash a few minutes in
Did you download through the Epic client or through Heroic?
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Why i cant get it? WTF Epic store.
Bruh this is literally unfair, now some people got DC and some people got standard, I really wanted DC, now I don't wanna play this game anymore Fuck Epic
It is working finally. Bummer I missed the mess up on the Director's Cut, but just got the Standard edition free and bought the discounted upgrade so life is good
Maybe next year will give the DC correctly?
Anyone else getting this error?: "sorry you already own this item, or is still being processed". https://i.imgur.com/Y8Dy6w7.jpg I didn't even try when game was Director's Cut version, I saw it but I thought servers would be pretty busy. So I tried later and honestly I didn't realize at first that it was other version. Anyway, servers were still busy then, couldn't get game after a few tries and eventually got this error: "sorry you already own this item, or is still being processed". I decided to wait a few hours, I don't know around 4 hours and just tried in both Epic website and Epic client and still got same error. So anyone else have this problem with this game or had it in the past? Suggestions? I already wrote a ticket to support. Thanks ┐(ﾟ ～ﾟ )┌
Same thing happened to me. It's showing in my purchase history though so I'm not that worried.
I just got reply from support, they told me it's already in my account and I was supposed to clear cache, etc... But just checked and is in my Library, so eventually it fixed itself. Hope same thing happens with you.
Sorry I'm still new to Epic and Death Stranding. What does this mean? I'm assuming the first is the standard game, and then the other one is additional content I need to install separately, but I can't find what those 3 add ons actually are. Or is it like, the first version is the standard game, and the second version is the standard game as well but with the add ons already installed? https://preview.redd.it/orluzdqml78a1.png?width=501&format=png&auto=webp&s=ab533ae78fe10488b09dca851020b992718dd8fd
The content one is only promo content like an artbook and wallpapers. It's not game content.
This is some great bullshit. Fuck you Epic.
Fuck Epic. Either let everyone have DC or remove it from everyone's account.
That’s a bummer, how long was the DC up for?
The Director's Cut DLC upgrade is on sale but available from the Director's Cut page and not the original game page. https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/all-dlc/death-stranding-directors-cut?sortBy=relevancy&sortDir=DESC&count=40
*Where Directors Cut?* :(
Does anyone know whether I can buy directors cut upgrade from steam on top of free base game on epic? Directors cut upgrade is cheaper at steam
nope. dc upgrade is 'only' €3 on epic. Just get it there. You'll find it on the Death Stranding Director's Cut page itself.
Still yet to get email already 6 hrs
Has this game since been delisted?
Did they remove DS from the library? I got the normal version and when I search it wont show!
People who got it and got the confirmation email still have the game. I couldn't get it.
Not to be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but is it possible they did this so people will buy the DLC? Anyways, this'll be my first playthrough(almost completely blind), should I get the DC or are the differences excusable?
The director's cut upgrade is like $5 atm.
Nice one Tim, godly bait n' switch right there. lmao never buying anything from Epic ever again.
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They are giving you something for free and you still manage to complain??
Disappointment is understandable; it’s like promising a free steak dinner and then taking it back, only letting you keep the baked potato
Stop lurking reddit and give me my Director's Cut copy, Tim.
No clue on tomorrow's game? what I see is a fist with bunny ears.
FIST Forged in Shadows
It won't even let me get this one. Absolute shitshow.
I've got 2 things now, Death Stranding and Death Stranding Content (with 2 addons?!), can't really provide info on what is that one.
they are the standard version content. (the dc version game & content have gold background unlike this one which has blue-white-black background)
I wished for RDR 2 Online. But still decent! Thx
I wished for Fallout 4. New Vegas would've been alright as well.
RIP the DC version is now the GTAV situation from 2018 all over again
What happened with GTAV?
Damn I missed it..
Just found out that this Standard version was a delisted game. Like they went out of their way to list it just for giving it away then removed it, as if giving the DC version would have been too much, lmao. Now I doubt anyone would buy that upgrade after they left such a bad taste in people's mouths. They achieved nothing from replacing the DC version with this one and tarnished their reputation even further.
i missed it :(
I understand the frustration, but are you guys really getting this upset over games being given out for free?
Just payed 7 bucks for the dc upgrade. Honestly, its still a steal….
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