Welcome to Death Stranding Director's Cut, Kojima Productions' ambitious single-player experience where you play as Sam Porter Bridges, a delivery man tasked with reconnecting a fractured America. You'll traverse vast, hazardous landscapes, manage your cargo, and utilize a range of traversal tools to overcome obstacles. It's a story-rich, atmospheric journey with a great soundtrack, perfect for players seeking a unique and engaging challenge.
This guide is here to help you navigate the complexities of Sam's mission. We'll cover everything from establishing crucial network connections and understanding key NPCs to mastering optimal structure placement and facing down spectral threats like BTs. Whether you're aiming to achieve all Steam Achievements or simply want to ensure every delivery is a success, we've got you covered.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by DarkKyrie
Navigate the world of Death Stranding Director's Cut with DarkKyrie's comprehensive guide. Learn controls, HUD, missions, and tips for every episode.
This guide, originally by DarkKyrie, is designed to help you navigate the challenging world of Death Stranding Director's Cut. It covers everything from the basic controls and HUD elements to a full walkthrough of the game's prologue and early episodes. You'll also find tips, information on delivery routes, items, structures, and a glossary to help you understand the game's unique terminology.
The author expresses gratitude to Kojima Productions for creating the game, the online community for their helpful contributions like signs and ladders, and their family for their support and beta-testing. This guide is written in the spirit of 'social stranding,' aiming to make the journey through Death Stranding a little smoother for everyone.
What's Covered:
- Game Controls and HUD Overview
- Likes and Porter Grade system
- Private Room interactions
- Walkthroughs for Prologue and Episodes 1-2
- Tips and Route Planning
- Delivery Routes and Item/Equipment details
- Structures and Connections
- Collectible locations
- Glossary of game terms
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by DarkKyrie (2)
Navigate the world of Death Stranding Director's Cut with this comprehensive guide. Learn controls, understand the HUD, and master deliveries with expert tips.
This guide is spoiler-heavy, so proceed with caution! It's my first attempt at a public game guide, but I've been helping friends with games for years. Your feedback is welcome to make this guide better.
Many players find Death Stranding confusing at first, but it's a lot of fun to explore. Whether you're new or experienced, everyone needs a little help sometimes. This guide aims to provide a complete walkthrough, focusing on reaching max connection levels with all cities and characters. It also includes a glossary for key game concepts.
Future updates will add detailed sections on cities, equipment, collectibles, character dossiers, and deeper dives into game mechanics. Feel free to suggest anything else you'd like to see!
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by DarkKyrie (3)
Death Stranding Director's Cut change log detailing updates from version 0.1.1 to 0.2.3, including walkthrough progress and new sections.
- 1Version 0.1.1: Initial submission. Walkthrough and glossary completed through the end of Episode 1. No screenshots were included.
- 2Version 0.1.2: Intra-document links were created. Prologue Section 2 was replaced with an edited version. Minor edits were made elsewhere.
- 3Version 0.2.0: Added "Items and Equipment," "Structures," and "Connections" sections. Added "Private Rooms" to the Walkthrough Introduction. The HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap) Overview (Heads-Up Display, which shows game information on screen) was expanded. The first section of the Episode 2 walkthrough was added, covering the area from Capital Knot City to the Waystation West of Capital Knot. New sections required editing, and the entire document still needed screenshots.
- 4Version 0.2.1: Added "Tips and Tricks," including "Route Planning." Added "Delivery Routes," with "Eastern Region" as the first detailed region. Added "Distribution Center West of Capital Knot City" to Connections. Added "EX Grenades" to Tools. The Episode 2 walkthrough was updated to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) arriving at the Distribution Center West of Capital Knot. Screenshots were still missing, and the glossary needed updating. New sections still required editing.
- 5Version 0.2.2: The Episode 2 walkthrough was continued, covering the build-up of the area around the Distribution Center West of Capital Knot City. Various other sections were updated to include topics from the walkthrough.
- 6Version 0.2.3: The guide was halfway through the Wind Farm section. The Wind Farm connection was added, along with other information relevant to that part of the game.
- The guide was still missing screenshots as of version 0.2.3.
- New sections and walkthrough content required further editing in earlier versions.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by DarkKyrie (4)
Navigate Death Stranding Director's Cut with our comprehensive guide. Find walkthroughs, tips, and item info to master deliveries and overcome challenges.
This guide is your companion for Death Stranding Director's Cut, designed to help you understand and conquer its unique challenges. Created by DarkKyrie, this walkthrough aims to make the journey across the fractured America a little smoother. We'll cover everything from basic controls and the HUD to in-depth mission walkthroughs, essential tips, and details on items and structures.
The guide is structured to provide clear progression, starting with the foundational elements like controls and the Porter Grade system, moving through the prologue missions, and then diving into the main episodes. Whether you're trying to understand the nuances of BB, plan the best delivery routes, or find hidden collectibles, this guide has you covered. It's built in the spirit of social stranding, aiming to support fellow players in their endeavors.
Credits and Thanks:
A huge thank you to Kojima Productions for creating this masterpiece. This guide also owes a debt to the online community whose videos and shared insights helped clarify many of the game's intricacies. Special recognition goes to Gamespot and their video guide team. The author's spouse and child were instrumental as beta-testers, ensuring the guide's accuracy and clarity. Finally, the countless anonymous players who left helpful structures like ladders and signs in-game are thanked for their contributions to the social stranding experience.
Guide Structure Overview:
- Introduction: Credits, Thanks, and Change Log.
- Walkthrough (Introduction): Covers Controls, HUD Overview, Likes and Porter Grade, and Private Rooms.
- Walkthrough (Prologue "Porter"): Details sections on "The Man Who Delivers," "Central Knot City," and "Corpse Disposal."
- Walkthrough (Episode 1 "Bridget"): Covers "The President of Jack Shit," "Top Secret," and "BB-28."
- Walkthrough (Episode 2 "Amelie"): Includes "Capital Knot City," "MULEs to the Left of me, BTs to the Right...", "Distribution Center Errands," and "The Wind Farm."
- Tips and Tricks: Focuses on Route Planning.
- Delivery Routes: Details for the Eastern Region.
- Items and Equipment: Information on Tools, Equipment, and Consumables.
- Structures: Explains various in-game structures.
- Connections: Details on BB Connection, Capital Knot City, Waystation West of Capital Knot City, Distribution Center West of Capital Knot City, and Wind Farm.
- Collectibles: Guides for finding Memory Chips and Holograms.
- Glossary: Definitions for terms like BB, Beach, BT, Timefall, and more.
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