Death Stranding 2: On the Beach elevates Hideo Kojima’s genre-defying vision, blending cinematic storytelling with intricate gameplay mechanics. For dedicated trophy hunters, the path to platinum is a journey as challenging and mysterious as Sam Porter Bridges’ deliveries. With 55 trophies to unlock—including a handful that demand real dedication—this guide breaks down every trophy and provides practical strategies to help you secure that coveted Platinum.
How Many Trophies Are in Death Stranding 2?
- Total trophies: 55
- Platinum: 1
- Gold: 3
- Silver: 9
- Bronze: 42
Death Stranding 2’s trophy list is designed to guide you through story completion, side content, and some unique challenges specific to Kojima’s universe. Thankfully, almost all trophies can be earned in a single playthrough, provided you’re thorough and methodical.
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Story Progression Trophies
These trophies unlock automatically as you advance through the main narrative:
- “Lou? Can You Hear Me? Can You See Me?” – Complete Episode 1: Sam
- “Time to Start a New Journey” – Complete Episode 2: Lou
- “Help Us Bring Australia Into The Network” – Complete Episode 3: Drawbridge
- “We’ll Show the World the Hope in Your Rain” – Complete Episode 4: Raindrops
- “Did He Say Nirvana?” – Complete Episode 5: Conflagration
- “To Our Little Family” – Complete Episode 6: Chrysalis
- “Sam the Man–In the Dark About Everything” – Complete Episode 7: Pod
- “His Name is Neil. Neil Vana” – Complete Episode 8: Deluge
- “I Don’t Break that Easily” – Complete Episode 9: Puppets
- “You Will Never, Ever Be Alone” – Complete Episode 10: Isolation
- “Keep Lou Safe…” – Complete Episode 11: Quake
- “To Help You Find the Strength to Carry On” – Complete Episode 12: Fragile
- “To Forsake Our Flesh and Our Freedom” – Complete Episode 13: Die Hard
- “We Have to Get Tomorrow Back” – Complete Episode 14: Last Stranding
- “I’ll Always Be With You” – Complete Episode 15: On the Beach
- “Death Can’t Tear Us Apart” – Complete Episode 16: Tomorrow
No special requirements for these; simply complete the main story chapters.
Trophies for Core Gameplay and Exploration
Standard and Premium Orders
- Standard Porter (Bronze): Complete a Standard Order for the first time.
- Seasoned Porter (Gold): Complete 10 S-Rank deliveries in each of three categories—deliveries, recoveries, and elimination/destruction—on Casual difficulty or higher.
Tip: Elimination/Destruction orders are the rarest. Focus on regions like Mexico, where these missions are more frequent.
Facility Connections
- Starting Point (Bronze): Connect your first facility using the Q-Pid.
- Keep on Connecting (Silver): Connect all 42 facilities across Mexico and Australia.
- Connecting Hearts and Minds (Gold): Max out connection levels (five stars) with all 42 facilities.
Challenge Alert: The facility “Mr. Impossible” features the brutal “Impossible Challenge,” requiring you to gather cargo from 7 enemy encampments around Australia within 50 minutes. Plan routes meticulously and keep your cargo balanced. This challenge involves collecting cargo from all 7 enemy encampments spread across Australia, making route planning critical to avoid running out of time.
Also note: The Ghost Hunter facility only becomes accessible when your Q-Pid is turned off, adding an extra layer of planning and making deliveries more dangerous due to BT threats.
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Construction and Structures
- My First Structure (Bronze): Build any structure (ladder, sign, etc.).
- Master Builder (Bronze): Construct every type of structure and tool, including:
- PCC Lv2 items
- Ladder
- Climbing Anchor
- Electric Trap
- Deployable Shield
- Sign
- Fully build a bridge and a safe house.
Tip: The game doesn’t track which structures you’ve placed. Keep a checklist to avoid missing any.
- Road Restorer (Bronze): Restore a section of road via an Auto-Paver.
- Dig, Dig, Dig! (Bronze): Restore three mines.
- Rail Restorer (Bronze): Restore an entire monorail line.
Likes and Social Strand System
- It’s Like That (Bronze): Send a like for the first time.
- A Life Well Liked (Bronze): Earn 2,400 likes from order completion.
- A Porter at Peak Popularity (Bronze): Earn 50,000 likes from order completion.
You’ll naturally achieve these while pursuing other trophies.
Unique Gameplay Trophies
- Helping People to Connect (Bronze): Complete an aid request.
- Promising Signs (Bronze): Construct an online aid request sign.
- Self-Improvement (Bronze): Activate your first APAS enhancement (DS2’s skill tree system). The APAS system offers enhancements to stamina, carrying capacity, and combat abilities.
- My First Training Session (Bronze): Complete any VR Training program. Access VR Training via terminals on the DHV Magellan or from any facility’s Private Room once unlocked.
- A First Glimpse of the SSS (Bronze): Read an SSS post for the first time.
- Making It Your Own (Bronze): Decorate your private room with a Photo Mode screenshot.
Animal Rescue and Exploration
- Creature Comforter (Bronze): Deliver a wild animal to the Animal Shelter (not tied to any order).
- Rare Specimen Rescuer (Bronze): Deliver an albino animal. A safe bet is the albino kangaroo mission from The Pioneer.
- Spring into Life (Bronze): Dig your first hot spring. Use tips from the Hydrologist’s aid request.
- Written in the Stars (Bronze): Bathe in a hot spring at night and observe the stars. To unlock the “Written in the Stars” trophy, bathe in any hot spring at night and select the “study the sky” option.
Trade, Entertainment, and Social Trophies
- Porters Make the World Go Round (Bronze): Barter with another NPC porter.
- A Private Show! (Bronze): Watch a live performance in your private room after unlocking the music player and Horizon Dreamer song. To trigger this, look at Dollman in your private room after playing Horizon Dreamer. Speak to him, and he’ll initiate the performance.
- So YOU’RE the Pizza Chef! (Bronze): Complete the Pizza Chef’s hidden questline. Recover the Misanga cargo from the Armed Survivalist’s camp north of the Pizza Chef during Standard Order 107.
Combat and Boss-Related Trophies
- Showdown at the Tar Lake (Silver): Defeat the Lord of the Tar Lake. Bring plenty of rockets—this boss is notorious for its massive health pool. Rocket launchers and upgraded EX grenades are essential for this and other tough boss fights, like the flying BTs in the F3 crater.
- The Headless Riders Unmasked (Bronze): Solve the mystery involving the Ghost Hunter’s investigations. Ride a Tri-Cruiser at night to trigger this eerie event.
- Savior of Terminal Knot (Silver): Prevent Terminal Fort Knot from being voided out via the Ghost Hunter’s final quest.
- The Scars Left by Giants (Silver): Reach the BT nexus in the F3 crater, unlocked after obtaining the Coffin Board.
- The Real Story of the Ghost Hunter (Bronze): Complete the Ghost Hunter’s storyline.
- BT’s Best Friend (Bronze): Capture a large BT using an EX Capture Grenade.
- Conqueror of the Golden BT (Bronze): Defeat a golden chiral creature. Seek them near tar pits or south of the Animal Shelter.
Cargo and Travel Trophies
- Compulsive Cargo Carrier (Bronze): Deliver 500 total pieces of cargo.
- Heavy Lifter (Bronze): Deliver a total of two tons of cargo.
- Long-Distance Lugger (Bronze): Complete an order covering 80km of travel. Combine a long delivery with multiple smaller ones for efficiency.
Unique Hidden Questlines
Several trophies unlock through quirky hidden questlines that showcase Kojima’s signature humor and world-building:
So YOU’RE the Pizza Chef!
- Complete a secret mission involving the Pizza Chef and lost cargo called the Misanga for one of the game’s funniest cutscenes.
The Headless Riders Unmasked
- Investigate eerie encounters with the Headless Riders as part of The Ghost Hunter’s story arc.
The Real Story of the Ghost Hunter
- Reveal deeper truths behind The Ghost Hunter after maxing out the facility connection.
A Private Show!
- Trigger a hidden performance from Dollman in your Private Room once you unlock the music player.
Written in the Stars
- Gaze at constellations while bathing in a hot spring at night.
These moments add flavor and hidden lore, ensuring your platinum journey is as entertaining as it is challenging.
Tips for Earning Platinum Efficiently
- Always accept side orders in regions you’re exploring to maximize connection levels.
- Keep backup saves before large boss fights or important deliveries.
- Use vehicles, especially Tri-Cruisers, to cut down travel times.
- Be patient with rare order spawns (especially elimination orders).
- Track your facility stars carefully to avoid unnecessary repetition later.
Don’t forget to form Bridge Contracts with other players to level up the Bridge Link category for A Premier Porter.
Chasing Death Stranding 2’s platinum is more than just a checklist—it’s an invitation to explore every corner of Hideo Kojima’s vision, from wild animal rescues to hidden musical performances. While the journey demands patience and precision, the sense of accomplishment—and the stories you’ll gather along the way—make it one of gaming’s most satisfying platinums.
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