A Death Stranding 2: On the Beach player shared a devastating moment with the game’s community when their delivery bonus was obliterated in less than a second. Death Stranding 2 launched at the end of June, serving as a direct sequel to the 2019 predecessor of the same name. Developer Kojima Productions welcomed actors Norman Reedus, Lea Seydoux, and Troy Baker back to reprise their characters, Sam Porter Bridges, Fragile, and Higgs, alongside newcomers Elle Fanning, Shioli Kutsuna, Luca Marinelli, and many more.
Despite being only halfway through the year, gamers already have a good idea of which titles will be in the running for 2025’s Game of the Year. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Ghost of Yotei, the latter of which won’t be released until October, are clear frontrunners, but a certain Clair Obscur could block Death Stranding 2’s path to victory. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 found phenomenal success upon launch, with fans drawing particular attention to the game’s combat, music, and Belle Epoque setting, and Sandfall Interactive’s success may be this year’s dark horse to pull away from Kojima’s feat.
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Why Death Stranding 2’s Bulk Delivery Penalty Makes Sense
Death Stranding 2’s bulk delivery penalty might make deliveries less efficient, but it actually helps protect the game’s most important design pillar.
Posted on Reddit by PinkieBarto, a 12-second video was shared on the Death Stranding subreddit, showing Sam finalizing a delivery within a shelter. Before collecting the promised bonus, however, the player unexpectedly punches the package, which causes it to flash, and the bonus is lost in less than a second. Fans’ unfortunate discovery of the punch button’s consequences echoes Death Stranding 2’s frustrating bulk delivery efficiency penalty, and the player base wasted no time in sharing their downfalls.
Death Stranding 2 Player Accidentally Punches Away Their Delivery Bonus
While Death Stranding 2 has several tools to make deliveries more fun, the majority of players shared empathy regarding the punch button. A few Redditors also mentioned their now built-in reflex to crouch whenever entering a shelter with a full stack. Another player noted that a part of them dies every time they see the cargo flashing, which prompted fans to share tips on how to avoid an unexpected defeat.
Most players aim for Sam to transport the deliveries in one piece, but some want to go above and beyond to become a legend in the game. There are several tips for achieving S+ deliveries in Death Stranding 2 through a Normal difficulty or higher, which is the only way for determined players to achieve the Legend of Legends rating. Regardless of all that training, however, human reflexes can still destroy a player’s streak.
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
