{"id":63481,"date":"2025-05-08T08:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-hands-on-report\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T08:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:01:32","slug":"death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-hands-on-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-hands-on-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hands-on report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/games\/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach\/\">Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/a>, the highly anticipated sequel to the genre-defying open-world adventure, launches on June 26 on PlayStation 5, with 48-hour Early Access available for select editions. I recently had the chance to go hands-on with the first 30 hours of the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal__wrapper \">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>\t<button class=\"ps-image-modal__trigger\" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tView and download image\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal ps-image-modal--hidden\" role=\"dialog\" hidden tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"ps-image-modal-heading-1\">\n<div role=\"document\">\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\" id=\"ps-image-modal-heading-1\">\n\t\t\tDownload the image\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t<button class=\"ps-image-modal__close\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon--close icon--white\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" focusable=\"false\" version=\"1.1\">\n\t\t<title>close<\/title><g class=\"icon-primary-color\" fill=\"#DEDEDE\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M1.496 17L0 15.447l6.951-6.946L0 1.552 1.496 0 10 8.501z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.504 0L17 1.553l-6.951 6.946L17 15.448 15.504 17 7 8.499z\"><\/path><\/g>\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<figure class=\"ps-image-modal__content\">\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal__footer\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7a4cb82f1325ee7cde16654d1fc44f7d63d3412d.jpg\" class=\"ps-image-modal__download\" download=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon--download icon--white\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" focusable=\"false\" version=\"1.1\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M8.43 1.3c0-.72.58-1.3 1.3-1.3.72 0 1.3.58 1.3 1.3 0 .72-.58 1.3-1.3 1.3-.72 0-1.3-.59-1.3-1.3zm0 5.19c0-.72.58-1.3 1.3-1.3.72 0 1.3.58 1.3 1.3 0 .72-.58 1.3-1.3 1.3-.72 0-1.3-.58-1.3-1.3zm3.74 5.55c-.78 1.35-1.78 3.08-2.55 4.42-.78-1.35-1.78-3.08-2.55-4.42h5.1zm1.53-1.76H4L9.61 20l5.61-9.72H13.7z\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" class=\"icon-primary-color\"><\/path>\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload this image\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sam\u2019s next journey takes him from Mexico to Australia<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set 11 months after the previous game. Sam Bridges, now living a quiet life with his BB (bridge baby) Lou, finds himself in Mexico following a request from Fragile. In Mexico, Sam gets caught up in an incident that eventually brings him to Australia. There he must take on the herculean task of traversing across the continent to, once again, re-connect a fractured society.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal__wrapper \">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/9098f6c4ce886d5c7c5212f48a9a932c2d27def6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/9098f6c4ce886d5c7c5212f48a9a932c2d27def6.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=1 1920w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/9098f6c4ce886d5c7c5212f48a9a932c2d27def6.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.99 1901w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/9098f6c4ce886d5c7c5212f48a9a932c2d27def6.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.75 1440w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/9098f6c4ce886d5c7c5212f48a9a932c2d27def6.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.61 1171w, 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The story in the first Death Stranding took things slowly in order to set the scene and carefully lay out the state of the world to the player. However, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach\u2019s story unfolds at a faster pace, and you\u2019ll get access to new equipment and structures much earlier in the game as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">New players can catch up on the story of the previous game via \u2018Death Stranding Recap\u2019 from the title menu and look up game terminology from the in-game \u2018Corpus\u2019 feature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-video-404510\"><video data-src=\"https:\/\/stream.mux.com\/aygzgg8EUbYx016bCZKtvth01wDyLm5qbU8Y7QnmmBIus\/capped-1080p.mp4?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJheWd6Z2c4RVViWXgwMTZiQ1pLdHZ0aDAxd0R5TG01cWJVOFk3UW5tbUJJdXMiLCJhdWQiOiJ2IiwiZXhwIjoxNzQ2Nzk4OTY2LCJraWQiOiI0TDV5T2NqclYxTlVxVnpjVXZKQm4xd1RtNGVUR0c5TWgwMjAxWWs1anU5TkEifQ.gw0iDJoyVLPCTBcTAXCtzPoAccZfg_lx5h-lGJN2W-YQhybxxkKi0l08Q2l68ZFHgf5w3l6UeaJ84HH6EPQyASelNk8X8jRaztnERHEozpYG7WwIRf-lGh7ABOPWXQf0NNyH40dRoitR0Psb4qbQ3RdvUl6bQhQfDSbDFRcNO6e4bxKzMecKLgTsHdog_T9zqaxmTkx8IHpzM3SXVtMjyLn4exQMKpGAkKXPLdHtiqABgm3zwQkUAjrLjwmcxipmrD3neRaoMfnb5jmN7FueTSf-actGrukf7TmYwsf8qCwNFF0eOnyL_6qhr4uYSvsXvLjf7-8vWyC-4K6sUp9B1A\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" autoplay controls loop muted playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhanced visuals coupled with a standout soundtrack<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Death Stranding 2: On the Beach takes full advantage of PS5\u2019s capabilities to deliver stunning graphics. The depiction of nature is especially striking \u2014 right from the opening scene set in Mexico, where you walk along a rugged desert ridge, I was blown away by the realism. The rocky ground and billowing dust at Sam\u2019s feet are rendered with such precision that the harshness of the terrain truly comes through. The game depicts the diverse Australian nature and wildlife in vivid detail, including an animal sanctuary with lush vegetation that is home to animals like kangaroos, koalas and wallabies. There\u2019s also an option to switch to an \u2018aerial camera\u2019 that captures Sam from an elevated bird\u2019s-eye view, which allows you to take in the vastness of the environment as you slowly make your way across the terrain. The game\u2019s soundtrack is also outstanding, and I was moved every time the beautiful music played when I reached a new delivery point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal__wrapper \">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=1 1920w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.99 1901w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.75 1440w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.61 1171w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.49 941w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.41 787w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.32 614w, https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;zoom=0.25 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1170px) 936px, (min-width: 960px) 80vw, 100vw\"><\/figure>\n<p>\t<button class=\"ps-image-modal__trigger\" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tView and download image\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal ps-image-modal--hidden\" role=\"dialog\" hidden tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"ps-image-modal-heading-1\">\n<div role=\"document\">\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\" id=\"ps-image-modal-heading-1\">\n\t\t\tDownload the image\t\t<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t<button class=\"ps-image-modal__close\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon--close icon--white\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" focusable=\"false\" version=\"1.1\">\n\t\t<title>close<\/title><g class=\"icon-primary-color\" fill=\"#DEDEDE\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M1.496 17L0 15.447l6.951-6.946L0 1.552 1.496 0 10 8.501z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.504 0L17 1.553l-6.951 6.946L17 15.448 15.504 17 7 8.499z\"><\/path><\/g>\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<figure class=\"ps-image-modal__content\">\n<p>\t\t\t<img class=\"ps-image-modal__image ps-image-modal__image--hidden\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/tachyon\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ps-image-modal__footer\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/uploads\/2025\/05\/36584ccc90ebe906b2c945b00dc2a1b5416753d1.jpg\" class=\"ps-image-modal__download\" download=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon--download icon--white\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" focusable=\"false\" version=\"1.1\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M8.43 1.3c0-.72.58-1.3 1.3-1.3.72 0 1.3.58 1.3 1.3 0 .72-.58 1.3-1.3 1.3-.72 0-1.3-.59-1.3-1.3zm0 5.19c0-.72.58-1.3 1.3-1.3.72 0 1.3.58 1.3 1.3 0 .72-.58 1.3-1.3 1.3-.72 0-1.3-.58-1.3-1.3zm3.74 5.55c-.78 1.35-1.78 3.08-2.55 4.42-.78-1.35-1.78-3.08-2.55-4.42h5.1zm1.53-1.76H4L9.61 20l5.61-9.72H13.7z\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" class=\"icon-primary-color\"><\/path>\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload this image\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased freedom and strategic opportunities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">This game gives the player more choice and freedom in terms of strategy and decision-making.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">One reason for this is the wide variety of equipment and structures that are available early on, a list that will continue to grow as the game progresses. This is the same for methods of transportation, as an array of infrastructure, motorcycles, and trucks will become available relatively early in the game. In terms of combat, there are many bola guns and firearms to choose from, but if combat is not your forte, you can assemble transportation devices to strategically avoid the danger zones. You can also use smoke grenades to avoid combat as much as possible while navigating through dangerous territories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Players can also leverage the newly implemented day\/night cycle to their advantage. During the day, the terrain and enemies are more visible, but it is also easier for threats to locate you. 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For example, if you spend more time travelling through rough terrain with unstable footholds, Sam\u2019s ability to traverse rough terrain will improve faster. Every players\u2019 stats will be different depending on the choices they make. My Sam was more proficient at fistfights since my combat was focused on melee.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize Sam\u2019s traits with APAS Enhancement<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Another component that modifies Sam\u2019s abilities is the new Automated Porter Assistant System Enhancement. By consuming \u2018memories\u2019 acquired during the game, you can enhance four different traits: porter, combat, stealth, and servicemanship. The number of memories you can pick up are limited, so it\u2019s up to you to decide which traits you want to acquire and upgrade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-video-404514\"><video data-src=\"https:\/\/stream.mux.com\/Iw00RKkm7UluxX8FFox7b3t9s9yh02X800fDs901V0001NQdE\/capped-1080p.mp4?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJJdzAwUktrbTdVbHV4WDhGRm94N2IzdDlzOXloMDJYODAwZkRzOTAxVjAwMDFOUWRFIiwiYXVkIjoidiIsImV4cCI6MTc0Njc5ODk2Niwia2lkIjoiNEw1eU9janJWMU5VcVZ6Y1V2SkJuMXdUbTRlVEdHOU1oMDIwMVlrNWp1OU5BIn0.eLco_UtJc9Z9wirfAflfiIKbbVrguBKg2qeWakCRe16Tf_Lvs_FSU3O9ZTmUVBsGUiJGF6XTj0ex_FQhTN49ItKdbE7_tMxzWWqTY8VgMX1VSypNIUKJNuMgtk_MR1dR_guqm2stVy3AIsKhOdrWRBx57JCc3qQsgyJo4snAyMwdx2VfQJq1R90Mx86lH2C3iJTqOUK1bgjaayas2zIh9fkVz1RWPCUe9qcjJAuomi09l9upVEAZuf4XdXYEDJEpdDTeSt13pIcjtLj29mkfp6LzuPPNBS5AwvhP9j7GS9nVSDL5133wq1auRl0K1mQUiv-q76OF_LRCLtIfh7i4xw\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" autoplay controls loop muted playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New enemies, new weapons, and even more compelling combat<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Death Stranding 2: On the Beach introduces a new type of BT called the \u2018watcher,\u2019 which detects and attacks Sam through sight. There are also several new human antagonists, including a group called \u2018Armed Survivalists,\u2019 who assault with lethal firearms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-video-404515\"><video data-src=\"https:\/\/stream.mux.com\/o0201Qg76p46nH2C7yFJcNLMIfUfWS6lVAB502WT1TTjzM\/capped-1080p.mp4?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJvMDIwMVFnNzZwNDZuSDJDN3lGSmNOTE1JZlVmV1M2bFZBQjUwMldUMVRUanpNIiwiYXVkIjoidiIsImV4cCI6MTc0Njc5ODk2Niwia2lkIjoiNEw1eU9janJWMU5VcVZ6Y1V2SkJuMXdUbTRlVEdHOU1oMDIwMVlrNWp1OU5BIn0.fyZ8P8d5WwHpsXvYogjBJAEr2Y9cqqr1TP1cM9Xt9JjzRRgEoqvK2dTnclskcxLHu85qqIupFDIQiNtziX_bm8FIf48QxaKUEcNGokO3pOVVtJx0B7kzJmhTZ9oAvpHBqHRrz8lcS74t_j0Kp1BdObEBxAjQ4cLTCgx0te31OMHba0h3XP4UZ5mNmyzJdyhVj2Y2vu33uyoEHijhd7qg6bal_9GmFQyZl8z2LCDGrX9GeKkSlSAqXiJ08GuFrDtqOUjuiogcqmz7CTr4mVDwKzt63ZOds8ACMemKCnoG5cJnXeqag3JERWrLL_ZVCmScCaaVGOpRL_Q7XSzyVytoNA\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" autoplay controls loop muted playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">To take on these formidable threats, you can utilize a variety of new weapons that have been added to the game. Electrified poles that were the MULE\u2019s weapon of choice in the previous game, can be used to strike or be thrown in this game to electrocute vehicles and enemies. In addition, various holographic grenades can be leveraged to avoid combat. A BT holographic grenade projects a hologram of a BT when activated, causing human enemies to flee. The robust selection of firearms allows for exhilarating combat, but many of these weapons are also ideal for stealth and ambush.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a clear evolution from its predecessor and offers players plenty of freedom and choice. Prepare to face otherworldly enemies and obstacles to save humanity from extinction on June 26 on PS5. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2025\/03\/09\/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-launches-june-26-collectors-edition-revealed\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2025\/03\/09\/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-launches-june-26-collectors-edition-revealed\/\">Players who purchase the Collector\u2019s Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition can start their journey early with 48-hour Early Access, and pre-order bonuses are available across all editions.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"ps-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>More on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach<\/em><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-playstation-post-related-posts\">\n<div class=\"related-post\"><a 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