After logging more than 60 hours trekking across Mexico and Australia, I’ve learned the hard way why connecting with preppers is essential—not just for the main story, but for supercharging Sam’s abilities and your entire playthrough. Missed a few side outposts and I watched other players zoom by with top-tier gear. Let this guide be your map to every bunker, every wardrobe charm, and every celebrity cameo waiting in Hideo Kojima’s latest delivery saga.
Every prepper you link to the chiral network does more than push the plot forward. Rank up from one to five stars at each outpost to unlock:
Map Filters
to highlight lost cargo and standard orders.Pro tip: If a bunker won’t appear, switch regions and refresh standard orders at any terminal.
By combining a clear route, the right gear, and these connection strategies, you’ll hit 5 stars at every outpost and uncover every secret cameo. Now load up, hit the road, and transform Death Stranding 2 from a delivery chore into Kojima’s ultimate interactive playground. Good luck!
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