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Death Stranding 2 walkthrough

Our walkthrough and guides list for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PlayStation 5 is the sequel to Hideo Kojima's 2019, Death Stranding.

In Death Stranding 2, you'll once again undertake the role of Sam Porter Bridges who is now living happily, but secretly, with Lou. This all starts to change, however, when Fragile reappears and asks for his help. It's time to get walking as there's more Orders to be completed! If you're still undecided about this game, make sure you check out Eurogamer's Death Stranding 2 review.

Our Death Stranding 2 walkthrough is here to assist you in the many long walks this sequel brings. We've also listed all of our Death Stranding 2 guides in one helpful place and some Death Stranding 2 tips to help you get started.

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Death Stranding 2 walkthrough and episode list

Death Stranding 2 follows a similar structure to the original game - a series of Main Orders divided up across Episodes for the main storyline, with side quests coming in the form of Standard Orders, Aid Requests and Sub Orders. Whatever you're doing though, you'll most likely be increasing Sam's daily step count!

Our in-progress Death Stranding 2 walkthrough is divided up by Episode, with a mission list offering advice for each Order. We've done our best to avoid major story spoilers, but please be aware there will be small spoilers.

Episode 1: Sam

Episode 2: Lou

  • This Episode doesn't have any Orders. Sit back and enjoy!

Episode 3: Drawbridge

Episode 4: Raindrops

Episode 5: Conflagration

Episode 6: Chrysalis

Episode 7: Pod

Episode 8: Deluge

Episode 9: Puppets

Episode 10: Isolation

Episode 11: Quake

Episode 12: Fragile

Episode 13: Die Hard

  • This Episode mostly consists of one long cutscene!

Episode 14: Last Stranding

Episode 15: On the Beach and Episode 16: Tomorrow

After completing Order 48, Episode 17: One Day will begin. This is the post-game and leaves you free to explore the world of Death Stranding 2.

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Death Stranding 2 guides list: All of our Death Stranding 2 guides

Below you'll find all of our Death Stranding 2 guides so far. Please keep in mind that some of these guides may contain small spoilers:

Related to Main Orders:

Transportation:

Preppers and Facilities:

Exploration:

Combat:

Other:

Death Stranding 2 tips and tricks

Here are our Death Stranding 2 tips and tricks:

  • Check conditions for Orders - It's always a good idea to check the conditions of an Order for heading out. Maybe you need to keep the cargo cool or will receive an extra bonus for delivering it with a low cargo damage rating, either way meeting these conditions can net you a bonus. It's important to note that some Main Orders also have very specific conditions and, if you don't meet them, then you'll automatically fail the Order. It's always good to double check!
  • Take on multiple Orders - Even if you're planning on focusing on the Main Orders, it's a good idea to take on additional Orders when you can for extra rewards. Since you can take on multiple Orders at a time, it's a good idea to try and combine some of these trips to save time! Just make sure you're planning your route correctly, so you don't miss anything!
  • Always scan the environment - No matter where you're walking, it's a good idea to scan the environment frequently with the L1 button. This will not only give you an idea of where it might be perilous to step, but you might even find Lost Cargo. Delivering Lost Cargo results in some nice extra rewards.
  • Use the Auto-Arrange Cargo function - If you're having trouble arranging Sam's cargo, then you can always using the Auto-Arrange function will will organise the cargo for you!
  • Collect Chiral Crystals - Not only do these special crystals help reduce the weight of Sam's cargo for every 1,000cg you collect, but they also have other uses. Namely improving a certain mode of transportation, so you'll want to collect as many as possible.
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  • Try to avoid combat - While it might be attempting to punch a brigand in the face, it's always best to avoid combat as much as possible or less you could risk Sam's cargo getting damaged. (Sam will also be damaged too, but think of the packages!) Damage cargo in certain orders will result in you earning a lower amount of Additional Likes.
  • Wait til night - If you're worried about sneaking past a certain bandit camp, then you may find it easier to wait until night. It's possible to wait til night falls in certain Private Rooms, but you should be aware that some bandit camps have watchtowers with spotlights.
  • Always pack a Blood Bag - Even if you're trying to avoid combat as much as possible, it's always a good idea to pack a Blood Bag or two to ensure you can restore Sam's health. Whether it's from a bullet or a fall, you may need to restore Sam's health.
  • Fast travel will be disabled during certain story moments - While we won't spoil exactly when this occurs, it's important to note that you will lose fast travel during certain story beats. Due to this, you may want to round off all of the extra side activities in certain locations before progressing with the main campaign. Sure you'll be able to come back to them later, but the rewards you earn might be incredibly useful.
  • Fast travel can penalise your rating - While fast travel certainly saves time, doing so with cargo can result in you receiving a bad rating (referred to as a 'Magellan' in the evaluation). This will result in lower Likes and rewards, which can make increasing the Connection Level for a Facility harder.
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Hope you enjoy exploring Death Stranding 2!

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