Death Stranding 2: On the Beachoffers you a number of ways to get around and deliver precious cargo. Of course, walking is the most basic way, but there are vehicles, ziplines, monorails, cargo holders that can become hoverboards, and of course, fast travelling via the DHV Magellan.
However, what’s the correct way to make your way around the land down under? WhileDeath Stranding 2’s map does make it easier to just take a trike or truck anywhere you want, you don’t have to take a vehicle if you don’t want to. Hardcore porters prefer lugging everything on their back and trekking across the continent, while others prefer to leverage every tool at their disposal.
What’s The Correct Way To Travel In Death Stranding 2?
While it’s true thatfast travelling in open-world games may rob you of organic encounters and exploration, some people prefer ticking off the quest boxes as quickly as possible. So, whenMadHaniniasked on Reddit if they were playing the game correctly by trucking around everywhere, the community was split on what the right way to play Death Stranding 2 is.
“Am I playing wrong?” they asked. “I only travel with my car. I never used Zip Line, never skate, never used the tractor, I barely walk anymore, I never used those beach jumps, all I do is ride the car.” I personally prefer using the truck as well. My decision was further cemented once I got the grappling hook that reels in stray cargo. My Sam never has to touch the ground unless he has to go to the terminal to make deliveries.
While there are many who prefer playing like MadHanini and I, it seems like a large portion of the player base prefers walking. “I realized that walking is the main story way, after I took a cruiser and a song just started playing as the camera zoomed out, just as I reached the objective,” said one of the comments. “It felt like I played the game “wrong” according to Kojima’s direction at least.”
“This is exactly how I play, but I do walk for main missions because I like the atmosphere some of them create. You miss out on a lot of tense and breathtaking moments if you drive,” said another. In all of this, players seem to forget that just because you have the tools, it doesn’t mean youhaveto use them.
The top voted comment has a point. “There is no playing “right”. The question is, are you playing right for you?” So, if you’re more comfortable walking, go for it. If you prefer sitting in a truck and zooming across the Outback, that’s alright too. Hideo Kojima isn’t judging you.
