Sometimes, a vehicle just isn’t what Sam needs, and instead, going on foot is the smartest thing to do in Death Stranding 2. While walking can avoid the off-road bumps that can destroy cargo for players who aren’t careful, it can also lead to further dangers due to the fact that players have no easy method of escape, thanks to the plethora of electric and fast vehicles.
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If players want to take a walk in Death Stranding 2 to their next delivery site with their precious cargo in perfect condition, then they are going to need to check in below to see what items are worth taking with them before their long walk alone.
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Boost Skeleton
A Wearable Exo Suit for Sam to Speed Up
Connecting the Dowser to the Chiral Network will provide players with the Boost Skeleton, which is arguably the best skeleton to get. With this skeleton, players will have a wearable exo-suit that provides them with intense speeds and high jumping distances that cannot be matched by standard legs or vehicles. The Boost Skeleton might not carry the most cargo, but it’s exactly what players will want if they want to make decent-length journeys on foot without having to run for hours on end.
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Floating Carrier
An Extra Backpack and a Skate Board
- How to Get: Obtain Connection Level 1 with The Musician
Since players aren’t going to be transferring a heap of cargo into the back of a truck, the Floating Carrier seems like an ideal item to carry along for the journey. This portable carrier can be placed on Sam’s back and then placed on the floor and attached via a belt clip when needed, as it’s used to basically turn Sam into a freight train of cargo. The Floating Carrier follows closely behind, even as Sam sprints and jumps, allowing him to fill it up with some heavy cargo without having to worry about leaving it behind. Even if players don’t want the extra cargo space, the Floating Carrier can be used as a hoverboard, which is always a joy.
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Chiral Antigravity Device
Decreases the Burden of Weighted Cargo
- How to Get: Obtain Connection Level 2 with The Government’s Base
An easy unlock from the Government’s Base in Australia provides players with the necessary blueprints for the Chiral Antigravity Device, a device that can be added to Sam’s backpack as much as players can fit one on, so that they can decrease the backpack’s overall weight and increase Sam’s total cargo carrying capacity. The more of these players equip, the more cargo they can carry at less of a cost to Sam’s exhaustion, thus making for an effective backpack upgrade that players will want for walking journeys.
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PCC
A Structure Creator for Emergencies
Across the Chiral Network, players can create structures with available bandwidth to ensure that the world is a tad more friendly and easier to traverse. With the PCC, players have a portable item that can create structures like Bridges, Postboxes, Generators, and more, all of which serve a grand purpose. While playing online, players will already see a fair share of structures, but if players are in a pickle and need a specific structure fast, then carrying a PCC is a great way to ensure that your skeleton never runs out of batteries, or the rain never gets you down because a Timefall Shelter is just a mere throw away.
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Machine Gun
A Weapon with Hard-Hitting Damage and Plenty of Ammo
- How to Get: Obtain Connection Level 1 with The Pizza Chef
While there are plenty of weapons in Death Stranding 2, the one that most players should take on their long journeys is the Machine Gun. This weapon has everything players need to fight against all types of enemies, from MULEs to BTs and Ghost Mechs. With a large ammo capacity and high damage output, players will have a weapon that might fire a tad slower and kick a tad harder, but it’s going to be the firepower they need to feel confident when they get into trouble while on the road or the beaten path as they try to deliver their cargo without a hiccup.
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Container Repair Spray
Avoid Timefall Destroying Cargo Condition
- How to Get: Automatic unlock at the start of the game
Without a Pickup Off-Roader to conceal cargo from timefall, players will want to be careful that their cargo doesn’t break due to the rain, which is why they will need a Container Repair Spray. The Container Repair Spray will negate the effects of timefall rain, restoring the container to its previous unrotted condition. If players are on foot and they are not paying attention to areas with rain, then they are going to suffer the consequences of broken cargo and a lack of likes for delivery, so make sure you’ve stocked up on at least 2 Container Repair Sprays.
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Trekking Boots
Hearty Boots to Ensure Feet Never Get Sore
An easy and optional objective is to connect the Bokka to the Chiral Network in Mexico. By connecting this prepper, players will have immediate access to the Trekking Boosts, which are far more useful than the standard variant that Sam seems to always wear. To provide Sam with better comfort and a pair of shoes that will help him keep on keeping on, the Trekking Boots are a must-have, especially if players aim to walk long journeys without the aid of a vehicle.
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Blood Bags
Stop Sam From Dying by Ensuring Health is Transmitted
- How to Get: Automatic unlock at the start of the game
Blood Bags might seem like a simple item, but they’re extremely important. They fit nice and snug in Sam’s utility bag, meaning that they take up no space at all. The importance of Blood Bags cannot be denied, as these items will help Sam have a steady flow of blood so he doesn’t fall unconscious or worse, die. Carrying at least 2 to 3 Blood Bags is a great idea, so make sure to bring a few before heading out there, as even if players actively avoid MULEs and BTs, they could still make a dangerous fall that could result in a loss of health.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Released
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June 26, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
- Publisher(s)
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Engine
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Decima
- Franchise
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Death Stranding
- Number of Players
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Single-player
