Summary
- Connect bunkers to Chiral Network in DS2 for game-changing rewards like boosted weapons and abilities.
- Access key gadgets like Antigravity Device and Boost Skeleton in specific locations for added speed and transport options.
- Obtain tools such as the Auto-Resuscitation Device and Capture Grenade to enhance gameplay experience and combat challenges.
The game begins with Fragile finding Sam and Lou happily living in secret from the rest of the world. First, she asks Sam to remap Mexico to the Chiral Network, similar to his mission in the first game. While Mexico isn't small in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, this opening bit does not compare to the second land mass players have to set up: Australia.
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When players connect a bunker back to the Chiral Network in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, they will get rewards based on their star rating. For all the bunkers in Australia, these are the best rewards to get as soon as possible that can change the game in dramatic ways. These rewards will be ranked based on how game-changing they are.
8 Backpack Cover Lv2
Protect Your Loot
- Location: The Fisherman (Level 4)
The Fisherman is an optional bunker that an NPC of the same name runs. The Backpack Cover Lv2 is the strongest form of this backpack accessory, which will cover a portion of Sam’s load.
This will prevent loot from retaining Timefall damage, which will happen a lot as this game seemingly loves the rain. It’s not the fanciest piece of tech, but it is useful for hauling around packages, be it on foot or in a vehicle.
7 Mini Extra Battery
Get A Little More Battery For Sam’s Travels
- Location: Rainbow Valley (Level 3)
Rainbow Valley is a main bunker in the game, which is run by Glenn Rain, who likes cowboy hats. The Mini Extra Battery is a skinny charger that can easily slip between bigger backpack accessories in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
It will provide extra juice for Sam’s gear, like his various tech-based skeletons. The Hydrologist has bigger backpack batteries, and Olivia Westbury has batteries for vehicles, but the Mini Extra Battery is the perfect size for travel.
6 Chiral Antigravity Device
Lighten Your Load
- Location: The Government’s Base (Level 2)
The Government’s Base is the first bunker that players will connect to the Chiral Network when they get to Australia, and it is run by Old Oz. The Chiral Antigravity Device is another backpack gadget, and it can lighten Sam’s load.
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The gadget will provide an antigravity lift that can increase Sam’s weight limit. One Chiral Antigravity Device is nifty, but a backpack with six would be better to help players with the long road.
5 Boost Skeleton Lv3
Get An Extra Boost In Speed
- Location: The Dowser (Level 4)
The Dowser is run by a woman of the same name, and her specialty lies in Skeletons. Specifically, the Boost Skeletons, which will make players incredibly fast, can lead to performing some incredible high jump kicks.
Snapping a photo at the right moment when Sam connects his foot to a foe can be hilarious. The Boost Skeleton Lv3 is the best one in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach that can help players in most situations, especially with the right APAS skills too.
4 SL-LW Tranq Sniper Rifle
Silence Enemies Passively From Afar
- Location: The Lone Commander (Level 5)
The Lone Commander is an optional bunker close to Old Oz’s place, and most of his rewards pertain to weaponry. Making it to five stars will net players the SL-LW Tranq Sniper Rifle. This is a silenced version of the Tranq Sniper Rifle, which can non-lethally take care of human enemies.
It’s the perfect weapon when taking down enemy camps if players want to do a non-lethal stealth run through Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
3 Auto-Resuscitation Device
Revive Sam Without Causing A Void Out
- Location: The Doctor (Level 4)
The Doctor should look recognizable to fans of Mad TV or video games from the past decade, as Debra Wilson has put her likeness in a lot, including the Star Wars Jedi series and Forspoken. Sam is called a Repatriate, meaning that his DOOMS ability allows him to be revived, but this is after reaching a Game Over status.
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With The Doctor’s Auto-Resuscitation Device, Sam can be revived once without having to use his Repatriate ability, and thus no Game Over. It’s handy, especially in the later game when Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cranks up the boss difficulty a notch.
2 EX Capture Grenade
Repurpose BTs Like Pokemon
- Location: The Metagenomicist (Level 1)
The Metagenomicist is led by an NPC of the same name, and she belongs to a core bunker. When players put her on the Chiral Network and reach their first star, they will get the EX Capture Grenade.
When weakening a BT in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, players can toss one of these grenades in their mouth, and then that BT will be captured. Players can summon captured BTs like Pokemon, which is one of the wildest mechanics that some players may never even see in the game.
1 Coffin Board
A Surfboard In All But Name
- Location: The Mechanic (Level 1)
There are a few vehicles in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, but The Mechanic’s refurbished Coffin Board is leagues above them all in terms of coolness. It is a coffin that players can use as a surfboard, which can glide over water and is empowered by the Tar Currents.
It’s a fast ride and versatile on most surfaces, but it has trouble getting past rocky terrain. The best part is that players can pack it on a truck to have two vehicles in one location, just in case they may need to get a hard-to-reach item. It’s simply one of the coolest gadgets in current video games.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- June 26, 2025
- 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
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
