Easy Guide: How to Win in Death Stranding 2
Planning to play Death Stranding 2? Read these 20 essential tips first. From scanning to stealth, stay ready for every mission.
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Sam Bridges returns in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach with a new mission that spans distant regions including Mexico and Australia. As the terrain grows more unforgiving and the threats more complex, understanding key mechanics is essential. Here are 20 crucial tips for players stepping into this sequel.
1. Map Out Every Route
Before setting out, always open the map and chart your course. This ensures minimal risk from harsh terrain and lets you avoid high-threat zones.
2. Use the Scanner Frequently
Trigger the Odradek device via L1 to scan nearby terrain and items. Identifying hazards and locating resources is vital for safe travel.
3. Optimize Inventory Management
Balance Sam’s load by distributing items across various slots. Avoid reaching weight limits to maintain stability and prevent falls.
4. Prioritize Cargo Integrity
Weather conditions and rough terrain can damage containers. Use repair sprays or shelters to keep cargo intact for better delivery ratings.
5. Build Trust With Settlements
Completing missions earns "likes" that boost reputation. A higher connection unlocks new tools, structure slots, and crafting materials.
6. Develop Skills Through APAS
After Episode 3, allocate skill points in five categories. Progress unlocks perks, which can be freely reassigned based on your strategy.
7. Upgrade Your Backpack Early
As customization becomes available, choose attachments that match your playstyle, such as extra ammo slots or weight-boosting modules.
8. Carry Essential Equipment
Keep tools like PCCs for building, climbing anchors, and a variety of weapons to handle threats and construct needed structures.
9. Spare Footwear Is a Necessity
Boots degrade with use. Always clip an extra pair to your pack to avoid slowing down or losing health from barefoot travel.
10. Recon Enemy Locations First
Utilize Odradek scans, binoculars, Dollman, and watchtowers to mark enemy positions and plan a careful approach.
11. Choose Between Stealth or Combat
Sneak through enemy zones using crouch and breath control, or prepare for direct encounters with the right loadout.
12. Stay Alert in BT Zones
Watch for environmental shifts indicating BT presence. Use the Odradek to spot their movement and avoid detection.
13. Use Photo Mode for Snapshots
Accessed via the touchpad, photo mode allows creative freedom with frames, filters, and angles to capture stunning visuals.
14. Rest at Facilities Often
Private rooms restore health, refill ammo, and let you customize Sam's gear. They also offer utility functions like test ranges.
15. Soothe Lou When Necessary
A calm Lou aids in BT detection. Use the controller to comfort her during stressful gameplay sequences to maintain this advantage.
16. Leverage Vehicles for Efficiency
Fabricate or salvage rides to carry cargo without manual balancing. Watch the battery levels and recharge at designated points.
17. Use the DHV and Monorail for Fast Travel
Unlock the DHV Magellan’s teleport ability and build monorails for transporting bulk materials efficiently across regions.
18. Prepare for Extreme Weather
Sandstorms, quakes, and Timefall disrupt progress. Build shelters or reroute when possible to avoid their damaging effects.
19. Cooperate Through Online Integration
Contribute structures, share resources, and engage with signs or Strand Contracts to create a connected player network.
20. Always Keep a Backup Save
Manual saves prevent progress loss during unexpected threats or combat losses. Use them before critical missions or risky areas.
These strategies will help you traverse the shifting landscapes and complete Sam’s expanded mission in *Death Stranding 2*. Stay equipped, stay aware, and forge connections to succeed.
