★ Best Weapons | Best Backpack Component
☆ Outfits | Best Stats to Upgrade
★ Hats, Suits, Glasses, Waist & Chest Accessories
☆ Get all Unlockables and Upgrades
★ All Actors | Cameos
☆ List of Orders and Bosses

Death Stranding 2 On the Beach (DS2) has a linear story progression that will take around 35-40 hours to beat. Learn how long it can take to finish the main story and the extra playtime for 100% completion, as well as rewards for clearing the game.
List of Contents
| Game Feature | Est. Play Time to Beat |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 35 ~ 40 Hours |
| Main Story + Few Extras | 45 ~ 50 Hours |
| 100% Completionist | 120+ Hours |

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a total of 49 main orders in a span of 16 episodes and takes roughly 35-40 hours to complete the main orders alone.
Depending on the chosen difficulty, it may take longer as there are enemy combat encounters and boss fights that will get harder.
List of Orders (Story Walkthrough)

Opting to take on some of the Standard and Sub-Orders and increasing connection levels for their valuable rewards may extend your total playtime to around 50 hours to finish the game.
How to Increase Connection Levels

Death Stranding 2 features numerous orders across Mexico and Australia. Completing all these orders, seeing everything the game has to offer, and achieving a 100% completion Platinum Trophy can take approximately 120 hours or more. This duration will also vary depending on whether you choose to take on a leisurely pace.
Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
Silver
|
“Death Can’t Tear Us Apart” |
|---|---|
| Complete Episode 16: Tomorrow. |
Finishing the main story of the game will unlock the sliver Death Can't Tear Us Apart Trophy.

After clearing the main story and watching the ending credits, you will gain access to a new game setting where you can choose to keep enemies active or not. You will also have the opportunity to complete all other orders, accomplish objectives for trophies, and explore freely.
New Game Plus and Post Game Content

Fieldwear outfits, hologram data, a patch, and music data will be unlocked as rewards for completing the Main Story. Be sure to check your customization menus and Bridges terminals to access these new items.

Available Platforms and Consoles
Updated 6/19/2025
See all the platforms available for Death Stranding 2 in this guide.
Multiplayer Features
Updated 6/19/2025
Death Stranding 2 retains its distinct online features. Check them out here!
Will Death Stranding 2 Have DLC?
Updated 6/19/2025
Death Stranding 2 DLC information. Check them out here!
Plot Summary - The Story So Far
Updated 6/23/2025
Get up to speed with the plot of the first game!
All Edition Differences and Deluxe Content
Updated 6/19/2025
This guide showcases the three different game editions and their contents.
| Pre-Release News | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Order Bonuses | Release Time |
| Early Access | Preload |
| Early Access | Preload |
| FAQ | |
| Does Lou Die? | Who is the Red Samurai? |
| Who is the New BB Sam Carries? | How Long to Beat |
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (DS2) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Game Length: How Long to Beat



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