Death Stranding 2 Guide

We present a comprehensive guide to the next game by Hideo Kojima - Death Stranding 2 On The Beach. A set of useful starting tips will help you find your way in a mysterious and dangerous world. In the first chapter you will learn a lot about mechanics such as mines and backpack modifications. We placed great emphasis on answering the most important questions in the FAQ section. There you will find solutions to all kinds of problems related to combat, exploration, quests and other mechanics. We also haven't forgotten about detailed descriptions of boss fights. In the chapter dedicated to them, you will find many useful tips and videos that will make it easier for you to fight strong opponents. The whole thing ends with an appendix, where you'll find information about the language versions and game editions.

• Death Stranding 2: Guide content
• Death Stranding 2: Tips and tricks
• Death Stranding 2: Basics
• Death Stranding 2: FAQ
• Death Stranding 2: Bosses
• Death Stranding 2: Game editions
• Death Stranding 2: Language versions

Death Stranding 2: Guide content

In the first part of the guide we included descriptions of the key game mechanics. In this chapter, you will find our starting tips that will help you during your first hours with the game. The page dedicated to mines will explain how to easily obtain the materials and ingredients you need. A detailed description of all the backpack's uses will help you unlock the full potential of the porter's most important tool. You should also take a look at the page dedicated to fast travel. You will learn how fast travel around the map works and what are the limitations of this mechanic. In addition to the tips mentioned so far, you will also find information about difficulty levels. The endings page will also help you understand what steps you need to take to watch the epilogue you are interested in.

In the section dedicated to frequently asked questions we have included a lot of useful information related to various aspects of the game. Here you will find tips related to combat, character development, and route planning. We explain here, among other things: what is the difference between a tranquilizing weapon and a lethal one and what are the risks of killing enemies, how you can get a sniper rifle relatively quickly, how to block melee attacks and what are the differences between playing offline and online. We haven't forgotten about tips for more complex tasks. We explain, for example, how to save a kangaroo from a burning area and how to safely get to the Inventor's island.

Next, we will present you with comprehensive descriptions of boss fights. The main enemies in Death Stranding 2 can really get under your skin. In this chapter, you will find detailed advice on what weapons to use, what healing items to take with you, and how to position yourself during combat. The videos available on each page will also help you win a particular fight. Thanks to our tips, you will easily deal with even the most fearsome bosses.

The guide is concluded with an appendix. Here you will find detailed information on which editions of the game are available and how they differ from each other. On the page dedicated to the languages you will find out which language versions are available in Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding 2: Tips and tricks

1. Make manual saves often - the game does automatic saves quite rarely, so it is worth having a few additional saves in case of failure.
2. Plan your route carefully before you set off - take the time to thoroughly analyze the route you will be traveling. This will allow you to be better prepared and avoid unpleasant surprises along the way.
3. Take more supplies than you think - the world of DS2 is unpredictable. If possible, try to carry more useful equipment with you in case of trouble.
4. Use vehicles - vehicles make it much easier to move around large spaces. Use them whenever you can.

For more detailed starting tips, check out Tips and tricks.

Death Stranding 2: Basics

1. Difficulty levels - on this page you'll learn how to select a difficulty level befitting of your preferences.
2. Mines - we explain how to use a new, very useful type of facility.
3. Backpack - we tell you how you can improve and personalize your backpack.
4. Fast travel - on this page you will learn how fast travel works in DS2 and what is involved in using this mechanic.

Death Stranding 2: FAQ

Exploration:

1. How to build vehicles? - on this page you will learn when you get access to vehicles and how to construct your first Tri-Cruiser.
2. How does the APAS development tree work? - we show you how to fully utilize the skill tree.
3. Can you go back to Mexico? - we explain how to return to the starting location after reaching Australia.
4. What is a Coffin Board? - on this page you will learn how the most unusual vehicle in DS2 works.

Combat:

1. How to replenish ammo? - we inform how to refill ammunition for firearms and how to increase the amount of carried ammunition.
2. What's the difference between lethal and non-lethal weapons? - we explain the consequences of killing opponents.
3. How to get a sniper rifle? - we tell you how to get your hands on an extremely useful long-range weapon.
4. What does Pretend You Won mean? - on this page you will learn how to skip a boss fight.
5. How to block melee attacks? - we explain how to defend yourself when being attacked in melee.
6. How to get the level 2 MP Assault Rifle? - we tell you how to get an improved version of the basic rifle.
7. How do I enable lethal weapon mode? - on this page you will learn how to enable live ammunition mode.
8. How to catch BTs? - we explain how to catch and summon Catchers.

Orders:

1. What if you choose I won't do it at the beginning of the game? - we explain the consequences of refusing Fragile at the beginning of the game.
2. What are the types of orders? - we explain the differences between the available types of orders.
3. How to recover chiral density gauges? - we explain where to look for valuable shipments stolen by bandits.
4. How to save a kangaroo from a bushfire? - we explain how to save an animal during Order No. 15.
5. How to get to the Inventor's island? - we explain how to safely get to the Inventor's isolated hideout.
6. How to open the door to the Motherhood? - on this page you will learn how to get the code to the door encountered in order 26.
7. How to discover the Pizza Chef's secret? - we advise you how to increase the relation with the mysterious Master.
8. How to find Pekora? - we explain how to see the cameo of a famous Japanese VTuber.
9. How to deliver chiral microbes to the F5 East Distribution Center? - we advise you on how to complete the difficult task No. 34.

Mechanics:

1. What are aid requests? - learn what these minor side activities commissioned by NPCs and other players are.
2. Can you play offline? - on this page you'll learn is it possible to play without an internet connection.
3. Is there a photo mode? - we explain how to take breathtaking photos.
4. What happens on your birthday? - we explain what will happen when the calendar shows your birthday.
5. Are there choices? - find out whether there are any branching story choices in DS2.
6. What is the Magellan evaluation? - we tell you what happens when completing orders using fast travel.

Death Stranding 2: Bosses

1. Giant BT - we tell you how to fight the first boss in Order No. 6.
2. Mysterious giant mech - on this page you will learn how to defeat the giant octopus mech in Order No. 12.
3. Mysterious man - we explain how to fight the mysterious stranger in Order No. 17.
4. Mysterious man (second fight) - we tell you how to defeat the mysterious soldier and his unit once again.
5. Giant ghost mech - we explain how to fight the mech attacking the ship.
6. Neil Vana - we tell you how to fight the mysterious man for the third time.
7. Enormous BT - we explain how to defeat the largest BT in the game.
8. Final boss - we advise how to approach the final battle in the game.

Death Stranding 2: Game editions

The game is available in three different editions. You can learn more about them on the Game editions page.

Death Stranding 2: Language versions

In our guide you will find a full list of all languages available in the game, both for voices and text.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

June 26, 2025

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