The Death Stranding: Director’s Cut was promptly removed from the Epic Games Store’s Christmas Day free game and replaced with the ordinary version. The rush to get today’s free Epic Games Store gift caused the storefront’s servers to fail, leaving customers puzzled and irritated. Along the way, Epic Games fueled the flames by abruptly removing Death Stranding: Director’s Cut. Death Stranding’s regular edition has taken its place, and it’s unknown what occurred.
Epic Games has made it an annual practice to give away free games every day over the Christmas season. This year’s festival has continued with 15 days of free games beginning on December 15 and lasting through December 29. So far, the games published include Costume Quest 2, LEGO Builder’s Journey, and the original and sequel to Fallout. The Epic Games Store has a tradition of releasing a blockbuster game on Christmas Day, December 25, and it did it again with Death Stranding.
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut was unquestionably made freely accessible when the free game for December 25 originally went up at 8:00 AM PT. Many Epic Games Store customers were able to avoid the server troubles and purchase the game, which, by all reports, is still in their library. However, after around 90 minutes, Epic Games replaced Death Stranding: Director’s Cut with the ordinary version. There has been no explanation offered.
The fact that the Director’s Cut seemed to have been verified before it went public is what makes the scenario so peculiar. Dataminers predicted that it would be the Director’s Cut many hours before it was released. Furthermore, at least one individual called Epic Games’ customer support and verified that the Director’s Cut was really available. That, however, was plainly false. The availability of the Director’s Cut was clearly a mistake.
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is a much-upgraded version of the game, particularly on PC. It includes new graphical choices such as 4K resolution support, the elimination of commercial placement such as Monster energy drinks, new combat skills and equipment, and a Ruined Factory quest that players will want to experience for themselves.
Fortunately, upgrading from the standard version of Death Stranding to the Director’s Cut is straightforward and inexpensive. It normally costs $10 but is presently 40% off at $6. Getting some additional income is most likely why it’s being provided as a free Epic Games Store game in the first place. In any case, a free Epic Games Store copy of Death Stranding is preferable to none at all.
