"Death Stranding 2" Deluxe Edition Early Access Today Paid Privileges Caused Controversy by Players

　　As the release date of "DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH", some players who obtained the game in advance have broadcast the opening content for hours on platforms such as Twitch, so many spoiler clips are circulating on the Internet. Although the game will be officially released on June 26, players who purchase the digital luxury version have been unlocked two days in advance. Foreign media PushSquare commented that this paid early access model that has been popular in recent years is bringing new troubles to narrative-driven games.

More and more 3A masterpieces provide priority for sports games through the luxury version. PS store pre-sale data shows that the sales of the luxury version with early access are generally higher than the standard version. But for players who choose the regular version, they will face a 48-hour spoiler bombardment: YouTube is filled with complete process videos, and key plot clips are circulated on social platforms, and these contents are published completely legal, after all, paid users have the right to share the gaming experience.

　　It is worth noting that even media reviews require compliance with spoilers restrictions, unedited live events released by ordinary players may contain full-process spoilers. This phenomenon also exists in pre-sales of plots such as "Silent Hill F" and "Outside World 2". When the standard version players are still waiting to unlock, the early accessor may have passed the level and spoiled all key turning points.

　　Proponents believe that the hot sales of the luxury version prove that the market accepts this model, but opponents question: When narrative experience becomes the core value of the game, does the paid unlocking privilege punish players with limited budgets in disguise?