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Episode 1 Section 3: BB-28
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Episode 1 Section 3: BB-28

Learn how to navigate BTs and the Catcher boss in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. This guide covers odradek scanner usage, stealth tactics, and escaping BT encounters.

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Learn how to navigate BTs and the Catcher boss in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. This guide covers odradek scanner usage, stealth tactics, and escaping BT encounters.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Activate the terminal inside the building to deliver Bridget's corpse for cremation.
  2. 2
    After the cremation triggers a Timefall storm, Die-Hardman requests you burn the "other cargo" – Igor's BB, which was secretly placed on Sam's back.
  3. 3
    Despite hesitation, Sam connects to the BB, allowing him to see nearby BTs.
  4. 4
    The game will prompt you to crouch. Always crouch when BTs are present to move slower and quieter.
  5. 5
    The odradek scanner indicates BT proximity: white lights and slow clapping/chirping means they are distant; white lights and flapping/rapid chirping means they are closer (crouch); yellow light and fast spinning/chirping means they are very close (you can see them, hold your breath with R1 and move away).
  6. 6
    If the scanner prongs fold in and go silent, oily footprints are approaching. Move away to avoid being surrounded by rising dead bodies.
  7. 7
    If surrounded by oily dead bodies, try to shake them off by moving and pressing Square. If unsuccessful, they will drag you to a Catcher boss.
  8. 8
    If a Catcher appears, pull up your map and quickly head to the nearest edge of the black circle to escape. Failing to escape results in Sam's death and a crater.
  9. 9
    Move slowly and cautiously, watching for on-screen prompts. Hold R1 to cover your mouth and hold your breath when near BTs. Release R1 periodically to let Sam breathe normally, especially when at a safe distance.
  10. 10
    Use the grass to reduce noise and catch your breath.
  11. 11
    Check your map and head back down the mountain, preferably the way you came, using Igor's ladder-bridges if necessary.
  12. 12
    Once past the mountain crest, you are mostly clear. Continue down the mountain, ignoring Adrenaline Rush warnings.
  13. 13
    After the Timefall stops, check on BB-28 using L1 then D-Pad Down.
  14. 14
    BB-28's stress gauge is a yellow bar below the D-Pad menu. If it gets too low, BB will become overstressed.
  15. 15
    To soothe BB, press Square when holding the pod. Rock the PS4 controller to rock BB. Continue until the yellow gauge is full.
  16. 16
    Put BB back on Sam's pack and retrace your path to Capital Knot City.
  17. 17
    Upon returning, Die-Hardman directs you to the distribution center, and Deadman comments on a DOOMS sufferer connecting to a BB.
  18. 18
    After a brief flashback, Sam enters the facility. Deadman confronts Sam about hiding the BB.
  19. 19
    Sam prepares to meet the President.
Tips
  • Crouching is almost always the best strategy when BTs are nearby.
  • Make a wide berth around BT areas if possible, but in this section, you must go through them.
  • Conserve Sam's breath by releasing R1 when safe, rather than holding it until he gasps.
  • Use grass patches to hide and recover breath.
  • The northern route down the mountain may have the odradek stay active slightly longer past the last ladder.
  • Rocking and soothing BB-28 helps manage its stress and builds your connection.
  • BB-28 connection established.
  • Access to BB-28's stress gauge and soothing mechanics.

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