Playstation PS5 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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.

A beginner's guide to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! Get caught up: If you need a refresher, or are new to the series, you can check out a brief recap of the first Death Stranding straight from the main menu. It covers all the key characters and events you should know before continuing Sam’s journey. Check the Corpus: Pause the game at any time (even during cutscenes) and this in-game guide will explain important terminology and names that are mentioned. Entries in the Corpus are often updated too, and there’s even a ‘Story So Far’ page, so be sure to check it regularly. Scan your surroundings: Remember to use your Terrain Scanner as you travel (L1 button by default). This handy gadget will help you stay on-route and spot hazards on and off the road. It’ll even ping cargo carried by enemies, giving you an early warning when moving through hostile territory. Balance your cargo: From the Final Preparations or Cargo Management Menu, hold the triangle button to automatically optimize your load. Poorly balanced cargo makes it easier to trip and fall, resulting in damage and a reduced delivery rating, so spread the load and try not to over-encumber yourself. Try going quiet: Slowly approach an unaware enemy from behind and perform a non-lethal takedown with the circle button. Takedowns are rewarded with Likes at the end of your delivery, and reduce the chance of your cargo taking damage in a fight. Contribute to group projects: Structures built by other porters can appear in your world and even be upgraded. If you have spare resources on hand, try donating them to a structure. As structures gain levels, they can gain new functionality that’ll benefit you and the other porters that find them. Photo mode: Photo mode can be activated at almost any time during gameplay by pressing the left side of the touch pad button. From here, you can freely adjust the camera’s position, focal length, exposure and more. You can even pose Sam and add a customizable light source to nail the perfect shot. Once you’re happy, snap a photo with the cross button (X) and it’ll be automatically uploaded to the in-game Social Strand Service as well as saved to your Media Gallery. Photos here can be used to decorate Sam’s Private Room to really make it feel like home.