Summary
- Fast travel unlocks after you complete Order No.12 when the DHV Magellan becomes available for transportation.
- You can instantly travel to any previously visited location connected to the Chiral Network, including settlements and individual bunkers.
- Using fast travel for cargo deliveries results in a “Magellan Evaluation” penalty, reducing the likes you earn from completed deliveries.
A fast travel system unlocks for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach players, relieving them from constant foot travel. Its core gameplay lies in traversal and connection, requiring you to move from place to place. Here’s how you can unlock Death Stranding 2 Fast Travel to easily navigate Mexico to Australia.
When Does Death Stranding 2 Fast Travel Unlock?
You have to work through the main story first to unlock Fast Travel in Death Stranding 2. Once you’ve completed Order No.12, it will give you access to this mechanic. In this mission, he sends Sam to investigate tar appearance in Australia, eventually leading to a boss fight. This will be your narrative’s starting point towards game progress.
After defeating the boss, it will restore the DHV Magellan airborne base to its full functionality. However, take note that using the “pretend you won” option will also count as completing the requirement. Afterward, the game informs you that Magellan can function as your primary fast travel hub.
The Magellan will serve as your fast travel transportation mode. Using this will move you instantly across the map, skipping the lengthy time process.
How to Use the DHV Magellan for Fast Travel
The fast travel system is simple and easy to use after unlocking it. You won’t need to go through a complex process to access this mechanic. Here are the steps you need to do to use the DHV Magellan for fast travel in Death Stranding 2:
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- Open your map through the Options button while standing inside DHV Magellan.
- Hold the X button for several seconds while waiting for the destination menu to appear. It will display every location Sam can instantly revisit.
However, this system will only allow travel to facilities and locations that you’ve previously visited. It will also allow places that are connected to the Chiral Network such as major settlements, individual bunkers, and landmarks. Eventually, it’ll expand as you explore more of the map through advancing main missions.
Moreover, the Magellan system allows Sam to transport any cargo currently in his possession to a selected destination. With this, you can easily complete deliveries while managing your resources. Also, it effectively removes the need to retrace footsteps, preserving your stamina and equipment durability.
Understanding the Magellan Evaluation Penalty
Although it is extremely convenient to use Magellan, there are still limitations to it especially for delivery missions. Using it to fast travel for carrying delivery cargo, applies a “Magellan Evaluation” to the completion rating. With this, it reduces the number of likes you may earn from completing the deliveries.
These likes are important, determining how quickly Sam’s relationship with locations and people increases. So, frequently using fast travel for cargo runs will significantly slow your ranking progression. It also prevents you from quickly unlocking new schematics together with equipment.
What you need to do to maximize your progression is to clear all available jobs in a specific area. Don’t just hop from order to order without completing it to avoid any potential penalty. Also, it will help you maximize the convenience of fast travel for your explorations.
Alternative Fast Travel: Transponders and Beach Jumps
Other than Magellan, Death Stranding 2 offers alternative fast travel options for players. It includes transponders that enable the “Beach Jumps” for travel points. To access the transponder, you just need a PCC Lv.2 and select it from your construction options.
Once you have the “Beach Jumps,” you can build fast travel points at strategic locations across the map. It is extremely useful when the Magellan cannot access the chosen area. Also, it is a great alternative during specific story moments which causes fast travel to be temporarily unavailable.
However transponder-based travel still has limitations, unlike the Magellan fast travel system. However, the Beach Jumps can only transport Sam, leaving any vehicles or cargo behind and stored at the activated transponder. With that, it is great to use for quick personal travel instead of cargo missions.
Fast Travel Usage Tips
There are some ways you can maximize the Death Stranding 2 fast travel system. It will significantly boost your progress through the main story if used effectively. These are the tips to make the mechanic worthwhile in the entire gameplay:
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- Focus on expanding your Chiral Network connections early in the game, earning more locations to access. More destinations will become available for instant travel once the system unlocks.
- Consider building transponders at key strategic points, particularly in areas inaccessible to Magellan.
- For delivery missions, weigh if it is more convenient to use fast travel against earning full likes.
Conclusion
Using the fast travel in Death Stranding 2 grants you convenience when carrying out missions from previously visited locations. While it shortens the travel time, it lessens the likes you may earn from completing orders. This may slow down your progression and even limit you from unlocking new equipment. You may also use Transponders and Beach Jumps as alternatives to Magellan’s fast travel system.
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