How Long Does It Take to Finish Death Stranding 2? Campaign Length & Quest List Revealed

Hideo Kojima is back, and Sam Porter Bridges has a whole new, massive journey ahead of him in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. As Sam sets out to connect the remote regions of Mexico and Australia to the UCA, one massive question is on every porter’s mind: exactly how long does it take to finish Death Stranding 2? Whether you’re planning to mainline the story or aiming for that 100% completion trophy, we’ve got the breakdown on the hours you’ll be sinking into this epic open-world adventure.

Get ready to lace up your boots, because this is going to be a long haul.

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Death Stranding 2 Completion Time: Campaign vs. Completionist

So, what’s the time commitment looking like? Based on the sheer scale of the new maps and objectives, you’ll need to set aside a good chunk of time.

• Main Story Focus: If you’re just looking to see the campaign through, you can expect it to take around 33+ hours. This includes connecting the Chiral Network across both new countries and tackling some essential side missions along the way.
• Story & Side Objectives: For players who like to wander off the beaten path and complete a healthy amount of optional deliveries, the playtime easily stretches to 50+ hours.
• 100% Completionist Run: True completionists, you’re in for a treat. To do everything—max out all settlement connections, find every secret, and complete all repair missions—you’re looking at 100 hours or more. It all depends on how deep you want to go into rebuilding the world.

How Long Does It Take to Finish Death Stranding 2? Full Main Quest List

The main campaign is structured across 17 distinct episodes, some being sprawling multi-hour chapters and others being shorter, more focused narrative beats. While we’re keeping this list spoiler-free in terms of plot, here are all the Main Orders you’ll need to complete to roll credits. Get ready, because it’s a long one!

The campaign consists of the following 49 Main Orders:

1. Return Home
2. Deliver the Chiral Network Gateway to C1
3. Deliver One or More Remote Medical Units to Villa Libre
4. Recover All Chiral Density Gauges Stolen by Bandits
5. Defeat the BTs Near the Former Geophysics Research Lab and Deliver the Prototype MP Bullets
6. Defeat the Giant BT
7. Deliver the Present for Lou
8. Connect the Australian Plate Gate Terminal to the Chiral Network
9. Deliver the Chiral Decontaminator to the Government’s Base
10. [Elimination] Liberate the Western Environmental Observatory from the Brigands
11. Deliver the Communications Disruptor and the Mysterious Recording to the Musician
12. Investigate the Unusual Tar Currents near F1
13. Restore the Monorail and Deliver Special Alloys to F1
14. Deliver all Terraforming Equipment to Rainbow Valley
15. Deliver the Test Subject Kangaroo to the Animal Shelter
16. Deliver All Aid Packages to the Northern Environmental Observatory
17. Escape the Strange Realm
18. [Hazardous] Recover All Weapon Sets and Burrowing Bombs Stolen by Brigands
19. [Do Not Submerge] Deliver Necrobiotes to the F2 South Distribution Center
20. Deliver All Aid Packages and Chiral Printer Parts to F1
21. Rescue the Dowser’s Friend from the Armed Survivalists
22. Search for Tomorrow
23. Deliver Flower Assortments Collected Near a Large Waterfall and Deliver Tar Magnetite to Heartman’s Lab
24. [Chilled] Deliver the Beach Yeast to the Pizza Chef
25. [Keep Flat/Express] Deliver a Piping Hot Pizza to the Data Scientist
26. Recover Old BB Pod from the Armed Survivalists’ Base
27. Deliver All Tar Dissolvent to the DHV Magellan
28. Extract Data from the Weapons Fabricator and Destroy Them, Then Bring the Data Back to the DHV Magellan in the Ring Terminal Expansion Device
29. Recover the Coffin from the Armed Survivalists’ Base
30. Deliver all Prototype Life Support Systems to F4
31. Return from the Strange Realm
32. [Do Not Submerge] Deliver the Cryptobiote Variants to the Chronobiologist
33. Deliver Timefall-Resistant Emu to the Metagenomicist
34. Deliver All Chiral Microbes to the F5 East Distribution Center
35. [Elimination] Extract Data from the Ghost Mech Fabrications and Destroy Them Along with Any Guards, Then Bring the Data Back to the DHV Magellan in the Ring Terminal Expansion Device
36. [Hazardous] Cross Treacherous Snowy Peaks to Deliver a Meteorite to the Adventurer
37. Rescue the Adventurer from the Snowy Mountains
38. Deliver the Chiral Decontaminators and Sedatives to the Eastern Environmental Observatory
39. Destroy the Giant Ghost Mech
40. [Breakable Cargo] Recover All Stranded Cargo
41. [Hazardous] Deliver the Chiral Field Controller Prototypes to F6
42. Deliver Chiral Cyclotron Parts and All Special Materials to the DHV Magellan
43. Destroy All Chiral Jammers and Eliminate the Threat to the Southern Environmental Observatory
44. Deliver the Network Stabilizer to the F7 North Distribution Center
45. Return from the Strange Realm
46. Deliver the Drawbridge Terminal Unit to F8
47. Rescue Tomorrow and Prevent the Last Stranding
48. Find an Item with a Deep Connection to Higgs
49. Return Home with Lou

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Beyond the Main Story: More to Do “On the Beach”

If you’re still wondering how long does it take to finish Death Stranding 2, the real answer lies in its incredible amount of side content. It’s not just about getting from Point A to Point B.

Strengthening Ties with Settlements

Just like in the first game, making deliveries is key. Bringing lost cargo and completing standard orders for various settlements will increase your connection level with them. Reaching new ranks unlocks awesome rewards like unique weapons, new tools, and powerful equipment upgrades. You’ll also earn skill points to customize Sam’s abilities. It’s a rewarding loop that makes you feel like you’re genuinely making a difference.

Interacting with Other Players

Death Stranding 2 is still a single-player experience at its core, but the beloved asynchronous multiplayer is back and better than ever. While online, you’ll see structures, signs, and vehicles left behind by other players to help you on your way. You can give and receive “Likes” and even create a “Strand Connection” with friends to share your structures and resources more frequently. Your choice to help the community will directly impact your total playtime.

Ultimately, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a massive game that respects your time but offers a near-endless amount of content if you want it.

What are you most excited to do first? Let us know in the comments below!

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is on the official PlayStation Store page.