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Connection levels with facilities in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (DS2) can be increased by earning likes for completing tasks given by each facility. Read on to learn how to increase your connection level and the rewards you can earn.
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How to Increase Connection Levels
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Fulfilling main orders, sub orders, and standard orders will net you Likes. These Likes raise your connection level with the target facility or prepper NPC. The more Likes you get, the more the connection level bar progresses. Connection levels max out at 5★.
To max out the number of likes you can get for an order, you'll want to deliver your cargo in pristine condition. Remember, all that matters is the condition of the cargo contents. Deliver 100% condition cargo and you're guaranteed to get an S rating which equals more Likes.
Fulfill Aid Requests
Aid Requests are tasks issued by facilities and other players, asking for Sam's help. Tasks can vary from retrieving items, defeating different types of enemies, or building structures.
Unlike orders, requests don't need to be accepted. They are marked as complete once you accomplish them.
They also do not use a ranking system; instead, you will receive Likes for responding to them, which adds up to your connection level.
You'll unlock Aid Requests once you establish a Chiral Network connection to Villa Libre, the first location to issue one.
Return Lost Cargo
Throughout Sam's journey, you'll encounter Lost Cargo – items for delivery that were lost during transit. When found, pick them up and deliver them to their intended destination.
Successfully returning Lost Cargo in pristine condition earns you Likes from the receiver and contributes to your connection level.
Connection Level Rewards
Mexico Facilities
| Facility / NPC | Connection Lv. and Reward |
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| Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1) |
2★: Machine Pistol [MP] 3★: SL Machine Pistol [MP] 4★: Big Bore Handgun [MP] |
| Villa Libre |
2★: Custom Electric Rod 3★: Custom High-Voltage Rod 4★: Custom Twin Rod |
| Former Geophysics Research Lab |
2★: Additional Armor for Tri-Cruiser (Vehicle Upgrade) 3★: LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1 4★ LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2 |
| The Artist |
2★: Navy Blue and Volcano Orange (Color Data), Wallpaper 3★: Desert Pink and Ghost Green (Color Data), Wallpaper 4★: Express Purple and Signal Green (Color Data), Wallpaper |
| The Bokka |
2★: Sticky Gun 3★: Patch 9: Porter 4★: Porter (Backpack Charm) |
Australia Facilities
| The Government's Base |
2★: Chiral Antigravity Device (Backpack Component) 3★: Large Spare Ammo Container Lv1 (Backpack Component) 4★: Large Spare Ammo Container Lv2 (Backpack Component) 5★: Custom Hologram: Old Oz, Patch 32: Australian Cryptobiote, Unlocks private room in the facility. |
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| Western Environmental Observatory |
2★: Electric Shock Absorber (Backpack Component) 3★: Battle Skeleton Lv2, Battle Skeleton: Silver Lv2 Battle Skeleton: Silver Lv2 Pre-order bonus for all editions of Death Stranding 2. , Battle Skeleton: Gold Lv2 Battle Skeleton: Gold Lv2 Bonus item for Digital Deluxe and Collector's editions of Death Stranding 2. 4★: Battle Skeleton Lv3, Battle Skeleton: Silver Lv3 Battle Skeleton: Silver Lv3 Pre-order bonus for all editions of Death Stranding 2. , Battle Skeleton: Gold Lv3 Battle Skeleton: Gold Lv3 Bonus item for Digital Deluxe and Collector's editions of Death Stranding 2. 5★: Custom Hologram: Peter Gates (Hologram Data), Patch 58: Pickup Off-Roader, Unlocks Private Room in the facility. |
| The Lone Commander |
3★: SL Tranq Handgun 4★: LW Tranq Sniper Rifle |
| The Musician |
2★: LW Shotgun [MP] Lv1, Miira No Sakebi (Music Data) 3★: Shotgun [MP] Lv2, Kaiju Muhou Chitai (Music Data) 4★: LW Shotgun [MP] Lv2, Ultra Sakusen Dai Ichigou (Music Data), Licky Stick (Special Item). |
| West Fort Knot (F1) |
2★: Battery Unity Lv1 (Vehicle Modification) 3★: Floating Carrier Lv2 4★: Battery Unit Lv2 |
| Rainbow Valley |
2★: Solar Generator (Backpack Component) 3★: Mini Extra Battery (Backpack Component) 4★: Electrobiote (Backpack Charm) |
| Animal Shelter |
2★: Stealth Hologrenade 3★: BT Hologrenade 4★: Quokka (Backpack Charm) |
| Northern Environmental Observatory |
2★: Guidepost (PCC Building) and 80-Meter Bridges 3★: Utility Pouch (Backpack Component) 4★: Bell (Backpack Charm) |
| The Inventor |
2★: Stun Bomb 3★: Remote Stun Bomb 4★: Bola Stun Gun |
| F2 South Distribution Center |
2★: Combat Power Glove Lv1 3★: Combat Power Gloves Lv2 |
| The Dowser |
2★: Porter Suit: Desert Green 3★: Boost Skeleton Lv2, Boost Skeleton: Silver Lv2 Boost Skeleton: Silver Lv2 Pre-order bonus for all editions of Death Stranding 2. , Boost Skeleton: Gold Lv2 Boost Skeleton: Gold Lv2 Bonus item for Digital Deluxe and Collector's editions of Death Stranding 2. 4★: Boost Skeleton Lv3, Boost Skeleton: Silver Lv3 Boost Skeleton: Silver Lv3 Pre-order bonus for all editions of Death Stranding 2. , Boost Skeleton: Gold Lv3 Boost Skeleton: Gold Lv3 Bonus item for Digital Deluxe and Collector's editions of Death Stranding 2.
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Bandwidth and Material Allotment Boosts
Aside from unlocking various rewards when you increase your connection level with each location, you will also get a boost in bandwidth (more bandwidth means you can build more structures) and increased material allotment (means you can withdraw more materials from the facility or prepper base).
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| Maximize your connection level with all facilities. ・How to Increase Connection Levels |
Players looking to Platinum Death Stranding 2 will need to achieve a 5★ connection level with all facilities - a tall task especially on higher difficulties. Getting 5★ connection levels with all facilities will reward you with the Connecting Hearts and Minds trophy.
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