Like the original game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features a smaller opening region that acts as a tutorial area, where Sam can learn the ropes and get a handle on what the job is this time around. In DS2, that region is the entire country of Mexico. While it pales in comparison to the massive Australian landscape where the bulk of the game takes place, you should not think that Mexico is not worth exploring. There are rewards that can be acquired here that will be a massive boon to Sam's journey down under. In this guide, we'll provide a complete list of every Prepper and facility in Mexico, as well as all the rewards they offer in Death Stranding 2.
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All Prepper & Facility Locations in Mexico – Death Stranding 2
Complete Mexico Map:
In Mexico – Death Stranding 2's opening region – Sam will encounter a total of six locations. Four of these will be required facilities that Sam must connect to the Chiral Network in order to move the story forward, with the other two locations being optional, and easily missed. The complete list of Preppers and APAC Staff in Mexico is as follows:
- Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) – Norberto Puente
- Villa Libre – La Madre
- C1 South Distribution Center – Benjamin Rivera
- Former Geophysics Research Lab – Alex Weatherstone
- The Artist – Lauren Tsai
- The Bokka
A note regarding Bandwidth, APAS Enhancement Memory, and Facility Materials: When increasing your facility connection level in Death Stranding 2, you'll receive an increase to your Bandwidth – which increases the number of structures you can create in any given region – and often, an APAS Memory Increase. You'll also receive an increase in the materials to you at the specific facility. We will be listing the increase in bandwidth and APAS Memory, but not the exact materials increase.
All Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
Norberto Puente is the first APAC staff member you'll meet on your journey, as Ciudad Nudo del Norte is the first location Sam must link to the Chiral Network on his initial mission to connect Mexico.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Stars |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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Machine Gun [MP] Lv 1 (Deluxe/Collector's Only) |
Machine Pistol [MP] Lv1, +720 Bandwidth, Materials |
SL Machine Pistol [MP] Lv1,+360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Big-Bore Handgun [MP] Lv1, +15 APAS Memory, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Norberto Puente Hologram, Patch 31: Mexican Cryptobiote, +15 APAS, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Villa Libre Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
La Madre, the Prepper who receives packages at Villa Libre, will be the second encounter you have in Death Stranding 2. With Order 03, Sam will make his way from Ciudad Nudo del Norte, to this remote village of mostly elderly individuals. You'll find Villa Libre northwest of Ciudad Nudo del Norte.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Stars |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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PCC Lv1, Quokka Hologram Data (Deluxe/Collector's Only) |
Custom Electric Rod, +280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Custom High-Voltage Rod, + 280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Custom Twin Rod, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
La Madre Hologram, Patch 54: Chiral Rodent, Rest at Facility, +15 APAS, +280 Bandwidth |
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C1 South Distribution Center Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
C1 South Distribution Center will be the third stop Sam makes on his trip through Mexico. After Villa Libre, you will return to Ciudad Nudo del Norte, then head west across the valley until you reach C1. There, you'll meet Benjamin Rivera, the APAC staff member in charge of receiving packages.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Stars |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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Blood Grenade Lv1, Timefall Shelter |
EX Grenade, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Blood Grenade Lv2, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2, +15 APAS Memory, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Benjamin Rivera Hologram, Patch 25: Smile, +15 APAS, +280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Former Geophysics Research Lab Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
Alex Weatherstone, the APAC member in charge of the Former Geophysics Research Lab, was previously the Bridges member in charge of the UCA's Weather Station in Death Stranding. You'll encounter this facility after continuing northwest from C1 South Distribution Center. This will be the final official stop Sam makes before making his way to the Plate Gate that leads to Australia.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Stars |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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Firmware Update: Anti-BT Effect for MP Bullets |
Additional Armor (Tri-Cruiser), +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1, +320 Bandwidth, Materials |
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2, +15 APAS Memory, +360 Bandwidth, Materials |
Deadman Hologram, Alex Weatherstone Hologram, Patch 57: Tri-Cruiser, +15 APAS, +320 Bandwidth, Materials. |
The Artist Location & Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
The Artist will likely be the first optional Prepper you encounter in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Connecting her shelter to the Chiral Network will require you to reach the C1 South Distribution Center, as we did not find any Lost Cargo for Lauren Tsai until that point. It is possible that it could have been found earlier, but that was not our experience. The Artist is an extremely interesting Prepper, who will contact you using the SSS to show Sam a series of paintings she has completed. Most of her rewards are new colors for various pieces of Sam's gear.
To find The Artist's shelter, head up the steep hill northwest of the C1 South Distribution Center. You'll find her tucked away at the top of the path, right at the edge of a cliff.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Star |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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Color Data: Coyote Brown & Bright Yellow |
Navy Blue & Volcano Orange, +280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Desert Pink & Ghost Green, +240 Bandwidth, Materials |
Express Purple & Signal Green, +15 APAS Memory, +280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Sandy Tan & Rose Pink, Lauren Tsai Hologram, Patch 49: BT Magniceps, +15 APAS, +240 Bandwidth, Materials, Rest in Shelter |
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The Bokka Location & Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
The Bokka rounds out the list of Preppers in DS2's Mexico map. This character has no name, only a job title. He is very similar to the Veteran Porter in Death Stranding, and embraces the Porter lifestyle wholeheartedly. It is completely worth connecting with The Bokka before you leave Mexico, if only to unlock the Trekker Boots that provide far better traction than the standard boots. You can also get the Porter Backpack Accessory from him, which is the earliest an accessory can be acquired.
The Bokka is located southwest of Ciudad Nudo del Norte. However, you will not be able to visit him until after you've connected C1 South Distribution Center. Once this occurs, you'll start finding Lost Cargo, which can be delivered to The Bokka. This will allow Sam to connect him to the Chiral Network.
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One Star/Initial Delivery |
Two Star |
Three Star |
Four Star |
Five Star |
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Trekking Boots |
Sticky Gun, +320 Bandwidth, Materials |
Patch 9: Porter, +280 Bandwidth, Materials |
Porter Backpack Accessory, +15 APAS Memory, Materials |
Bokka Hologram, Patch 42: Porter, Rest in Shelter, +15 APAS, +320 Bandwidth, Materials |
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Released
- June 26, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Kojima Productions
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Engine
- Decima
- Franchise
- Death Stranding
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- PS5 Release Date
- June 26, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
