Death Stranding on Windows: Download Guide & Features

Adam LaFoute

March 20, 2025

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Death Stranding on Windows

Ready for a unique journey in 2025? Death Stranding for Windows 10 and 11 offers Hideo Kojima’s visionary action-adventure, now as the Director’s Cut with extra content.

Launched by Kojima Productions in July 2020 for PC (Director’s Cut in 2021), this star-studded title blends haunting exploration with innovative mechanics, still captivating players years later.

This guide covers installing Death Stranding on Windows, its standout features, and why it’s a must-try. Share your favorite moment in the comments, or contact us for help.

How to Install Death Stranding on Windows 11 and 10

To play Death Stranding on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or Epic Games Store. Pick your platform and follow the steps below:

Method 1: Steam
1. Visit the Death Stranding Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart (price is $39.99 for Director’s Cut as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one if you don’t have it).
4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download to finish (up to 80 GB).
6. Launch the game from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
Method 2: Epic Games Store
1. Visit the Death Stranding Epic Games Store page: Epic Games Store.
2. Click Buy Now (price is $39.99 for Director’s Cut as of March 2025).
3. Sign into your Epic Games account (or create one if needed).
4. Download and install the Epic Games Launcher if you don’t have it.
5. In the Epic Launcher, go to your Library, select Death Stranding, and click Install.
6. Wait for the download to complete (up to 80 GB).
7. Launch the game from the Epic Launcher or desktop shortcut.

Quick Tip: 💡 Check Steam or Epic sales, Director’s Cut often drops to $20 or less.

Get Death Stranding via Steam

What is Death Stranding About?

Death Stranding, launched in 2020 by Kojima Productions (Director’s Cut in 2021), is a premium open-world action-adventure game for Windows 10 and 11.

Core Gameplay: Play as Sam Bridges (Norman Reedus), delivering cargo across a post-apocalyptic U.S., balancing weight and terrain while reconnecting humanity.

Key Features

Unique weight-balancing mechanics
All-star cast with motion capture
Haunting, detailed open world
Deep, thought-provoking story
Async multiplayer with shared aid

Why Play Death Stranding on Windows?

It’s a genre-defining masterpiece. Windows 10 and 11 users get breathtaking visuals, extra Director’s Cut content, and a one-of-a-kind experience in 2025.