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Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2)

Death Stranding 2 Interactive Map

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Death Stranding 2 - Interactive Map

This is an interactive map for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. See a full interactive map of all locations in Death Stranding 2, including locations for all facilities, shelters, points of interest and more in this guide!

Death Stranding 2 Interactive Map

Map of Mexico and Australia

Icon How to Use
Show Name Button Show Names
This button reveals the Name of every icon currently shown.
Show Pins Button Show Pins
This button will toggle between showing and hiding all the pins that you have already marked as acquired.
Fullscreen Button Fullscreen
This button will change the map display to fill the browser window.
Search Button Search Mode Toggle
This button will display a search bar which you can use to search for an individual pin by its name.
Icon Mode Button Icon Mode Toggle
In Search Mode, this button will toggle you back to Icon Mode, removing the search bar and displaying the icons again.
Interactive Map Counter Counter
Tracks the number of pins you have marked as acquired. Click this area to see Counters for all pin types.

Map Icons Explained

Meaning of Map Icons

Icon Explanation
FacilityFacility These are Facilities where you can accept and complete Orders. These locations are places where you can access your private room and sleep.
ShelterShelter These are basic locations where you can accept and complete Orders.
ObservatoryObservatory
Plate GatePlate Gate The Plate Gate is a mysterious mirror-like gateway that links Mexico to Australia. Use this gate to fast travel between continents.
SamSam's Shelter This is Sam's secret hideaway and where the game begins. Serves as the destination for Order No. 001.
LabFormer Geophysics Research Lab Encountered during Order No. 005. This is where you meet Deadman and learn of his fate. This location also has a private room.
Shelter 2Rainy's Shelter The shelter of Rainy, a major character of the story that you meet during Order No. 015.
HeartmanHeartman's Lab Arrived at during Order No. 023. This is where you reunite with Heartman.
The MotherhoodThe Motherhood Arrived at during Order No. 026. This is where you meet the Doctor.
MineMines Mines are optional areas where you can mine for large quantities of various materials and resources.
MineMines
Hot SpringHot Spring After interacting with the Miracle Spring near The Motherhood, you can dig your own Hot Springs at certain spots in Australia. Hot Springs work as fast travel points and can also grant beneficial buffs and effects.
CameosCameos There are several cameos from celebrities, directors, actors and people from the games and entertainment industry in Death Stranding 2. See all actor cameos and their known works!
Auto PaverAuto Paver Auto Pavers are machines scattered across Australia that help Sam build roads for easier and faster transportation.
TracklayerTracklayer Tracklayers are machines scattered across Australia that help Sam build Monorail tracks for easier and faster transportation of large quantities of materials.

Map Guides

Map Guides

Map Guides
Mexico Interactive Map Australia Interactive Map
All Auto Paver Locations Hot Spring Locations
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Locations and Shelters

Locations and Shelters
Villa Libre Animal Shelter
The Inventor The Lone Commander

How to Open Map in Death Stranding 2

Open Map with Options Button

Icon Mode

The map becomes available as soon as you reach Order No. 002 as part of the main story. After a brief tutorial, you can open the map anytime with the Options button on the PS5 controller.

List of Orders (Story Walkthrough)

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