Route Planning

Master route planning in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Learn to navigate hazards, use markers effectively, and build efficient paths for deliveries.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and wondering how to get around efficiently? When you're making those big delivery runs, you'll be revisiting a lot of places, so getting your route planning down from the start is super smart. Let's break down how to make your journeys smoother.

When you first roll into a new area, you won't be connected to the chiral network. That means no helpful player structures or signs popping up to guide you. You're on your own to forge a path! Before you head out, check the delivery screen – it'll give you a heads-up on potential hazards like BTs, MULEs, or tricky terrain. Be ready for 'em!

Your map is your best friend here. Pull it up to scout out mountains, valleys, and any existing roads. You can use the marker and route planning tools to sketch out a route. Just a heads-up: if you just 'plan a route,' the game draws a single straight line between two points. It's good for a general sense of direction, but if you want something easier to follow, you'll need to drop multiple markers as waypoints. Think of them as breadcrumbs!

Personally, I always try to keep a climbing anchor, a ladder, and a PCC on me when I'm exploring new territory. The PCC is especially handy for setting up a postbox right at the edge of enemy zones, like MULE camps. It's a great way to stash extra cargo if you need to travel lighter through dangerous spots.

Once you've made a few trips through an area, you'll start to get a feel for the best ways to travel between settlements. Plus, you'll likely be connected to the chiral network by then, so you can start seeing other players' signs and structures, which can be a lifesaver!

It's a solid strategy to place postboxes on the borders of dangerous areas, especially BT and MULE territory. Not only do they keep your items safe from damage or theft, but you can also offload any Lost Cargo you don't want to carry through the danger zone. This lets you travel much more easily!

As you unlock new structures, keep building out your routes. Make sure you've got ladders or bridges ready for rivers and ravines, and climbing anchors or ladders for steep climbs. The ultimate goal? To create a route that your biggest vehicle can handle, ideally most or all of the way. And don't forget to place generators near any settlement you can drive to – you'll want to make sure your vehicle stays juiced up!

Think about creating dedicated 'parking spots' for your vehicles too. For example, the preppers in the Eastern Region (Ludens Fan and the Musician) are in tough spots to reach with a vehicle. I like to set up a generator and postbox at the base of the cliff, park my trike there, and stash extra packages in the postbox before I climb up using ropes I've placed. I do something similar before heading down to the Wind Farm – it's a real pain to get a trike down that hill. So, I'll drop a generator (or use someone else's) near the top, stash my extra gear in a postbox, and then rappel down using climbing anchors I set up on my first visit.

Keep these tips in mind, and you'll be navigating the world of Death Stranding 2 like a pro in no time!