Episode 2 Section 1: Capital Knot City

After the initial cutscene, you will gain temporary control in Sam's private room.

Press the triangle button to take a shower.

After another cutscene, you will wake up in the private room again. You can now examine various options: shower, toilet, sink, BB, equipment, table, and terminal.

Each examination will trigger a Bridges member to provide information.

It is recommended to soothe BB, take pictures in the mirror for BB likes, drink from the table for a stamina boost, and check the terminal for mail and interviews (skim for yellow text).

Check mail with yellow-text subjects for potential deliveries.

If unlocked, use the shower and toilet to check for EX Grenades.

You can use the music player for a trophy the first time, though it has no other known in-game effect.

When finished, look right and select "leave private room" with the triangle button.

Die-Hardman will enter, and Sam agrees to take the Q-pid west.

Once you regain control, look left to find the Capital Knot City terminal.

Walk to the terminal and hold down the square button to activate it.

The Delivery Terminal offers four options: "Take on Orders," "Make Delivery" (greyed out until you have cargo), "Private Locker" (for storing cargo and equipment specific to this location), and "Rest in Private Room."

Choose "Take on Orders," then "Orders for Sam."

Press the touch button for a delivery briefing.

Press the right D-Pad button to view the route and potential hazards.

Review the terrain between Capital Knot City and the Waystation.

Accepting the order will automatically load you with equipment. In the future, you will choose your equipment before departing.

Always check the route, especially for unfamiliar areas. It is advisable to always carry a ladder and climbing anchor.

Press D-Pad Left to return to the select screen and choose the order.

Use R1 and L1 to cycle through tabs showing special requirements (e.g., cargo less than 50% damaged), an overview of cargo, and automatically provided supplies.

Accepting the order leads to the Delivery Preparation screen.

You can manually arrange cargo or hold X to load it onto Sam's back.

Hold triangle to "auto-arrange" the load, which positions smaller packages and the tool rack on Sam's shoulders and hips, reducing sway and making them less likely to detach upon falling.

Confirm your loadout.

Turn right and go up the ramp. Die-Hardman will prompt you to look at your equipment HUD (see HUD overview for specifics).

You can equip items like ladders and climbing anchors using the Tool HUD.

Head left to take the road out of town. Die-Hardman will mention signs.

You can place signs using L1 and then Triangle. Other players can see these signs, and you can receive likes for them. Some signs are interactive.