Exciting news for fans of the Death Stranding universe: the sequel titled Death Stranding: On the Beach is here, building on the groundbreaking experience of the original game from 2019. This canonical sequel unfolds episodically, just like its predecessor, continuing the deeply cinematic journey of Sam and Lou. Their story expands as players connect regions in Mexico and Australia to the Chiral Network. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about the episodes and main orders in Death Stranding 2.
Spoilers Warning:
This post contains episode titles from Death Stranding: On the Beach, some of which may reveal significant plot points. Proceed with caution.
All Episodes in Death Stranding 2
In Death Stranding: On the Beach, the narrative is delivered over a total of 17 episodes, requiring two more than the original game to fully tell its story. Each episode is composed of main orders, sub-orders, and standard orders that propel the gameplay and storyline forward. Here’s a complete breakdown of the episodes:
- Episode 1: Sam
- Episode 2: Lou
- Episode 3: Drawbridge
- Episode 4: Raindrops
- Episode 5: Conflagration
- Episode 6: Chrysalis
- Episode 7: Pod
- Episode 8: Deluge
- Episode 9: Puppets
- Episode 10: Isolation
- Episode 11: Quake
- Episode 12: Fragile
- Episode 13: Die Hard
- Episode 14: Last Stranding
- Episode 15: On the Beach
- Episode 16: Tomorrow
- Episode 17: One Day
All Main Orders in Death Stranding 2
The gameplay in this sequel continues to challenge players as Sam navigates both Mexico and Australia, expanding the Chiral Network while facing off against formidable foes like Higgs. The game features 49 main orders, significantly fewer than the original’s 70, yet each mission is pivotal to the main storyline. Here’s a summary of the main orders you’ll encounter:
| Main Order | Objective |
|---|---|
| Main Order 1 | Return Home with Lou |
| Main Order 2 | Deliver the Chiral Network Gateway to C1 |
| Main Order 3 | Deliver One or More Remote Medical Units to Villa Libre |
| Main Order 4 | Recover All Chiral Density Gauges Stolen by Bandits |
| Main Order 5 | Defeat the BTs Near the Former Geophysics Research Lab and Deliver the Prototype MP Bullets |
| Main Order 6 | Defeat the Giant BT |
| Main Order 7 | Deliver the Present for Lou |
| Main Order 8 | Connect the Australian Plate Gate Terminal to the Chiral Network |
| Main Order 9 | Deliver the Chiral Decontaminator to the Government’s Base |
| Main Order 10 | Liberate the Western Environmental Observatory from the Brigands |
| Main Order 11 | Destroy the Communications Disruptor and Deliver Mysterious Recording to the Musician |
| Main Order 12 | Investigate the Unusual Tar Currents near F1 |
| Main Order 13 | Restore Monorail and Deliver Special Alloys [4800] to F1 |
| Main Order 14 | Deliver All Terraforming Equipment to Rainbow Valley |
| Main Order 15 | Deliver Test Subject Kangaroo to Animal Shelter |
| Main Order 16 | Deliver All Aid Packages to Northern Environmental Observatory |
| Main Order 17 | Escape the Strange Realm |
| Main Order 18 | Recover All Weapon Sets and Burrowing Bombs Stolen by the Brigands |
| Main Order 19 | Deliver Necrobiotes to the F2 South Distribution Center |
| Main Order 20 | Deliver All Aid Packages and Chiral Printer Parts to F1 |
| Main Order 21 | Rescue the Dowser’s Friend from the Armed Survivalists |
| Main Order 22 | Search for Tomorrow |
| Main Order 23 | Deliver Tar Magnetite to Heartman’s Lab |
| Main Order 24 | Deliver the Beach Yeast to the Pizza Chef |
| Main Order 25 | Deliver a Piping Hot Pizza to the Data Scientist |
| Main Order 26 | Recover Old BB Pod from the Armed Survivalists’ Base |
| Main Order 27 | Deliver All Tar Dissolvent to the DHV Magellan |
| Main Order 28 | Extract Data from the Weapons Fabricators and Destroy Them Along with Any Guards, Then Bring the Data Back to the DHV Magellan in the Ring Terminal Expansion Device |
| Main Order 29 | Recover the Coffin From the Armed Survivalists’ Base |
| Main Order 30 | Deliver All Prototype Life Support Systems to F4 |
| Main Order 31 | Escape from the Strange Realm |
| Main Order 32 | Deliver the Cryptobiote Variants to the Chronobiologist |
| Main Order 33 | Deliver Timefall-Resistant Emu to the Metagenomicist |
| Main Order 34 | Deliver All Chiral Microbes to the F5 East Distribution Center |
| Main Order 35 | Extract Data from the Ghost Mech Fabricators and Destroy Them, Then Bring the Data Back to the DHV Magellan in the Ring Terminal Expansion Device |
| Main Order 36 | Cross Treacherous Snowy Peaks to Deliver a Meteorite to the Adventurer |
| Main Order 37 | Rescue the Adventurer from the Snowy Mountains |
| Main Order 38 | Deliver the Chiral Decontaminators and Sedatives to the Eastern Environmental Observatory |
| Main Order 39 | Destroy the Giant Ghost Mech |
| Main Order 40 | Recover all Stranded Cargo |
| Main Order 41 | Deliver the Chiral Field Controller Prototypes to F6 |
| Main Order 42 | Deliver Chiral Cyclotron Parts and All Special Materials to the DHV Magellan |
| Main Order 43 | Destroy All Chiral Jammers and Eliminate the Threat to the Southern Environmental Observatory |
| Main Order 44 | Deliver the Network Stabilizer to the F7 North Distribution Center |
| Main Order 45 | Return from the Strange Realm |
| Main Order 46 | Deliver the Drawbridge Terminal Unit to F8 |
| Main Order 47 | Find an Item with a Deep Connection to Higgs |
| Main Order 48 | Defeat Higgs and Save Tomorrow |
| Main Order 49 | Return Home with Lou |
In summary, we’ve explored the various episodes and missions in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. I invite you to share your thoughts in the comments on your favorite episode once you’ve experienced the game. Keep exploring more adventure stories and gaming insights at Moyens I/O.