Death Stranding PSA: Don't Spend Too Much Time In Chapter 2

We got a nice spoiler-free Death Stranding tip for you, one that can save you potentially hours of time.

In large open-world games, it can be easy to lose yourself in the desire to complete each area as you encounter it--especially if you're aiming to 100 percent the game. When it comes to Death Stranding, however, you should try to get to Episode 3 in the story as quickly as possible.

In the video above, Ben Janca explains why you shouldn't spend too much time in the second episode of Death Stranding. Once you get to Episode 3, the game really begins to open up--offering new areas to travel to, intriguing story details, cool items, a fast-travel mechanic, and the ability to fabricate vehicles. Since you unlock fast travel in Episode 3, you can go back and clean up any lingering missions that you skipped in Episode 2's area. Just try to beeline it to Episode 3.

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[madmalkavian]

Ha, not falling for this again. Last time I "hurried" past chapter 2 I got tuberculosis.

[genichiroashina]

So this is what Kojima ment about the world has to unite to complete this game!

[avocado]

Built over 20 zombies ziplines in the snowy mountains so people don’t go through hell of BTs like I did that place is actually hell.

[ereyes]

As someone who is busy with work and being a parent and husband. Thank you, for the time saver.

[marstonia]

I spent all the time in Chapter 2 and regret nothing! It is important to know that you can "move on" whenever you want, but it's the first time the game really opens up for you to explore and try things out (albeit mostly on foot and trike). I really enjoyed exploring the area and taking it slow while getting all the centers up to 5-stars and finding all the memory chips before moving on.

[DeathBringer]

Thanks for the heads up. I definitely would have been grinding to finish sidequests after seeing an in-game message like that warning that you might not be able to come back. Glad to hear you can still go back if you want though ;)

[dandandowntown]

I'm in chapter 3 and I approve of this message.

[nicosimioni]

I spent those 20 hours, but the game was so relaxing for me that I enjoyed every minute of it. This game simply hit me in all my weak spots in the best possible ways. I understand perfectly why it's not for everyone, but it became one of my favorite games ever, and even after a year of getting the platinum trophy and doing everything you can do (including reading the two part novelization) I still find myself thinking of this game and missing it.

[ArcaneOwlchemist]

This is the first useful tip I've seen here in a long time. Thanks!

[FireteamYogurt]

That orange hat and vest is nice. Thanks for the heads up. I'm someone who is always super tempted to complete everything before moving on.

[HotRefuse]

Great advice. I got a heads up and blew through the story to get to chapter 3. Deliveries don't feel like a slog anymore. Now I'm looking forward to going back and completing the chapter 2 area.

[DarkMaestro]

Only have 2-3 missions left so I’ll just finish it at this point, but I regret nothing. The bike has made my life insanely easy and I’ve had it for awhile now so it’s been smooth sailing ever since. Loving this game so far.

[temmaxtemma]

It's been true to most old rpgs. Side quests are much easier to be completed near the end/final boss.

[claridagio]

Thanks! Great tip - was just at the point of wondering if I was spending too much time in chapter 2 myself! Time to push on...

[LadyKeiVT]

I was just about to grind hours into this, thanks for the heads up!

[alexanderleach]

Wish I would have found this video 25 hours ago, damn.

[thehorse]

Thank you for this. Unfortunately I've already spent about 3 hours grinding it after the final fight in chapter 2 but I'll just move on and leave it for later then. Saves me some time from the sounds of it.

[BIOJECT]

Glad this video exists. I’ve already spent 10 hours in chapter 2 and have been wanting to move forward. Glad to hear I can come back later. The good news is that while spending time in chapter 2 I got really comfortable with the gameplay mechanics which made getting to knot port city easier for me.

[josephisafan]

Ugh i absolutely fell for this. The dialogue and all the warnings make it seem like all the deliveries will be lost. Mama's call was particularly misleading. It gives me the feeling that the fast travel system was originally meant to appear waaay later in game.

[Cmagicup]

Right when I get done doing everything in chapter 2. I mean countless hours and tedious work on foot for all of it. I see this. Work builds character so I feel I'm stronger on the inside for doing it like that