Ultimate Guide to Fast Travel in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues Hideo Kojima’s singular vision of traversal-as-narrative. While the game encourages meditative treks across haunting landscapes, backtracking can eventually wear thin. Thankfully, fast travel is available—though it comes with Kojima’s signature caveats.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about fast travel in Death Stranding 2, including how to unlock it, the systems involved, and what limitations to expect.

🗺️ How to Unlock Fast Travel in Death Stranding 2

Fast travel isn’t accessible at the beginning. To unlock it, you must:

  • Progress to Episode 3 and complete Order No. 12, which ends in a climactic boss battle with a mechanical BT.

  • After the mission, Sam will return to his Private Room and receive a notification: fast travel via the DHV Magellan is now unlocked.

Fast Travel Guide in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
✅ Key Requirements:

  • Connected Chiral Network: You can only travel to facilities linked to the network.

  • Safe Zones Only: Fast travel is limited to secure locations like shelters, major hubs, and distribution centers.

  • No Active Deliveries: You must finish or cancel any pending delivery jobs to fast travel.

✈️ Methods of Fast Travel

1. DHV Magellan – The Main Fast Travel System

The DHV Magellan, your mobile base, becomes your primary fast travel method once unlocked.

🔹 How to Use:

  1. Enter the Magellan.

  2. Open the map, then hold X (PlayStation) or the corresponding button on PC/Xbox.

  3. Choose a connected facility (blue ship icon) and confirm travel.

✅ Pros:

  • Can carry cargo and vehicles—perfect for long hauls.

  • Enables travel between Mexico and Australia once both regions are unlocked.

❌ Cons:

  • Travel via Magellan reduces Likes earned from deliveries.

  • Can't travel during certain story-related tar events.

2. Transponders – Teleportation Between Facilities

Unlocked in Chapter 7, Transponders allow fast, cargo-free jumps between outposts.

🔹 How to Use:

  • Use a PCC Level 2 to build a Transponder within the Chiral Network.

  • Interact with the unit and choose another connected Transponder as your destination.

✅ Pros:

  • Offers instant travel—no load time or travel delay.

  • Ideal for quick repositioning or checking in on old zones.

❌ Cons:

  • Only Sam is transported—cargo and vehicles stay behind.

  • Cargo is moved to your Private Locker at the point of departure.

3. Hot Springs – A Late-Game Option

After unlocking the Motherhood facility, you’ll gain access to a whimsical fast travel method using Hot Springs and the Beach Jump mechanic.

🔹 How to Use:

  • Activate a Hot Spring and interact with the bucket.

  • Select another unlocked spring to travel between them.

✅ Pros:

  • No penalty for use.

  • Heals Sam and includes a relaxing animation.

❌ Cons:

  • No cargo or vehicles are transferred.

  • Travel is restricted to Hot Spring locations only.

🚛 Fast Travel vs. Other Travel Methods

Even with teleportation, Death Stranding 2 shines when you move across the world manually. Here’s a quick look at your other options:

1. Rebuilt Roads & Monorails

  • Roads prevent cargo damage and save battery.

  • Monorails, unlocked in Australia, provide fast, long-distance routes between hubs.

2. Vehicles

  • Use the Tricruiser, Pickup-Offroader, or Floating Carrier to transport heavy cargo efficiently.

  • Improved driving physics make vehicles more viable this time around.

3. Ziplines & Structures

  • Ziplines return from the first game for fast mountain traversal.

  • Combine with Watchtowers, Safe Houses, and Timefall Shelters to plan safer and faster routes.

💡 Pro Travel Tips

Maximize your efficiency with these fast travel strategies:

  1. Expand the Chiral Network early – More coverage = more fast travel options.

  2. Avoid the Magellan penalty by making key deliveries manually when Likes matter.

  3. Store non-essentials in the Magellan’s locker—it travels with you.

  4. Build Safe Houses near key locations for extra fast travel points.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Fast travel in Death Stranding 2 isn’t just a convenience—it’s a reflection of progress. Whether you’re riding the DHV Magellan between continents, jumping between Transponders, or bathing in a Hot Spring to teleport, each method comes with trade-offs that reinforce the game’s core philosophy: 

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