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Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2)

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Death Stranding 2 - Best and Recommended Settings

Here are the best and recommended settings to play Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. Check out the best game, control, and camera settings, as well as recommended graphics, language, and audio settings here!

Best and Recommended Settings for Death Stranding 2

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Best Game Settings

Game Difficulty Settings
Game Difficulty Normal
General
Log in at Launch On
Shared Content Everything
Avatar Image User Preference
Enemy Encounter Animations First Time Only
HUD
Markers On
Central HUD Display On
Command Prompts On
Help Icons On
Corpus Icons On
Assistance Features
Tips Displays On
Hide Signs Containing Spoilers On

Best Controls Settings

Controller Settings
Controls for Soothing Lou Motion Sensor
Use Motion Sensor for a more immersive experience.
Controls for Readying Weapons or Structures Hold
Controls for Sprinting Toggle
Switch Camera Left/Right On
Aim Assist Strong
Left Stick Dead Zone 1–3
Increase number if experiencing stick drift
Right Stick Dead Zone 1–2
Increase number if experiencing stick drift
Vibration Intensity Auto
Trigger Effect Sensitivity Auto
Control Sensitivity for Keeping Your Balance 5
Minimum Button Hold Duration 5

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Best Camera Settings

Normal Settings
Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal
Vertical Speed User Preference
Recommended to match your Horizontal Sensitivity.
Horizontal Speed User Preference
Recommended to match your Vertical Sensitivity.
Auto-Center On
Aiming
Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal
Vertical Movement Speed 60–80
Recommended to match your Horizontal Speed
Horizontal Movement Speed 60–80
Recommended to match your Vertical Speed
Camera Acceleration 1
Camera Deceleration 10
Response Curve Type Default
While Driving
Auto-Center On
Auto-Center Speed 5
Map
Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal
Save Orientation On

Best Language Settings

General Language Settings
Voice Language User Preference
Text Language User Preference
Subtitles On
Speaker Names On

Language Settings

Best Graphics Settings

Best Graphics Settings
Screen Brightness User Preference
Graphics Mode Prioritize Quality
Players who want a smoother 60 FPS experience can use Prioritize Performance at the expense of some graphical fidelity.

Best Audio Settings

General Audio Settings
Master Volume User Preference
Shared Structure Audio On
Controller Dialogue Audio On
Can be turned off if using headphones. Turn on for added immersion.
Controller Sound Effect Output On
Can be turned off if using headphones. Turn on for added immersion.
Sound Output Optimization Auto

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