Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Guides

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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
June 26, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure
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Death Stranding 2: How to Avoid Timefall

Timefall can damage the contents of the cargo players carry in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to avoid it.

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Death Stranding 2 Charlie Mannequin Choice: Should You Choose Heartman, Deadman, Lockne, or Die-Hardman?

When you meet Charlie in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, should you tell him to use the voice of Heartman, Deadman, Lockne, or Die-Hardman?

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Death Stranding 2: How to Unlock the Music Player and Create Playlists

Here's a rundown on how to unlock the Music Player, build playlists, and customize your soundtrack for Sam’s deliveries in Death Stranding 2.

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Death Stranding 2: How to Return to Mexico

Players might be wondering if they can head back to Mexico in Death Stranding 2, and luckily, crossing these continents won't take over 21 hours.

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Death Stranding 2: What Are Voidouts?

Voidouts are extremely deadly in Death Stranding 2, and players will need to know what they are and what happens if they manage to trigger one.

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How to Increase Facility Connection Levels in Death Stranding 2

Facilities can get players rewards for increasing their connection level. Here's how the connection leveling process works in Death Stranding 2.

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Death Stranding 2: All Weapons and How to Get Them

Death Stranding 2 has a huge arsenal, featuring handguns, rifles, grenades, and more. Here's a full guide for every weapon and how to unlock them.

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What Happens If You Lose Cargo/Backpack in Death Stranding 2?

Players can lose their cargo and backpack in Death Stranding 2. Here's how to recover them.

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Where to Find The Artist in Death Stranding 2

The Artist is one of the preppers in Mexico in Death Stranding 2, but they're not immediately marked on the map. Here's where to find them.

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How to Take Photos in Death Stranding 2

Like most modern games, Death Stranding 2 has a photo mode with a ton of options for players to experiment with. Here's how to use it.

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How to Get 'Making It Your Own' Trophy in Death Stranding 2

The 'Making It Your Own' trophy in Death Stranding 2 has a few different steps to it. Here's how to complete them to unlock the trophy.

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How to Dodge in Death Stranding 2

Getting caught by a BT can mean the end for Sam in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach; here's how to dodge to avoid enemy attacks.

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Death Stranding 2: How to Soothe Lou

Lou is Sam's adorable baby in Death Stranding 2, and if players want to check on her and soothe her for likes and to stop his fear of BTs, here's how.

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How to Refill Ammo in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has a bigger focus on combat, meaning you'll need more ammo this time around; here's how to get more.

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All Difficulty Option Differences in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2 has a few difficulty options for players to select, but which of them is right for your playstyle, and what will it affect?

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What Does Showering do in Death Stranding 2?

Showering can be done almost any time in a Private Room in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, but what exactly does it do?

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Death Stranding 2 - Order 6: Defeat the Giant BT Boss Walkthrough

Order 6 of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features the game's first boss fight against a giant BT. Here's how to beat it.

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Death Stranding 2: How to Customize Structures

Player built structures in Death Stranding 2 function the same as they did in the first game, and that includes customization.

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Death Stranding 2 - Order 5: Defeat the BTs Near the Former Geophysics Lab Walkthrough

Order 5 of Death Stranding 2 pits you against BTs for the first time, and you'll need to use some new equipment to dispatch them for good.

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How to Increase Carry Capacity in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will have players juggling all their heavy cargo; here's how to increase Sam's carry capacity.