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Death Stranding 2: All 17 Episodes & 49 Orders List (July 2025)

Death Stranding 2 All 17 Episodes & 49 Orders List
25th June, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has finally arrived, bringing Sam Porter Bridges back for another emotionally charged journey across the post-apocalyptic landscapes of Mexico and Australia. Whether you're tracking your progress through the story or planning your next delivery, this comprehensive guide lists all 17 episodes and 49 main orders that form the backbone of Kojima Productions' latest masterpiece.

Understanding Death Stranding 2's Mission Structure

Unlike traditional open-world games, Death Stranding 2 isn't built like your usual open-world title. Instead of a checklist of locations, it's organized around Orders, which serve as the game's core missions. These are grouped into Episodes, which act as story chapters. The game features several types of missions:

  • Main Orders: Story-critical missions that advance the plot
  • Sub Orders: Important side quests with unique rewards
  • Standard Orders: Repeatable deliveries for materials and equipment
  • Aid Requests: Small community tasks that strengthen connections

All 17 Episodes in Death Stranding 2

The main story is divided into 17 Episodes. Some chapters are packed with missions, while others are mostly cinematic. Here's the complete episode list:

  1. Sam
  2. Lou (Cinematic only - no gameplay)
  3. Drawbridge
  4. Raindrops
  5. Conflagration
  6. Chrysalis
  7. Pod
  8. Deluge
  9. Puppets
  10. Isolation
  11. Quake
  12. Fragile
  13. Die Hard
  14. Last Stranding
  15. On the Beach
  16. Tomorrow
  17. One Day (Post-story free exploration)

Important Episode Notes

  • Episode 2 has no orders and serves as a bridge between Episode 1 and Episode 3. Following the events of Order No. 007, Sam searches for Lou in a dream sequence.
  • Once you've completed the game, you'll enter a 17th Episode where you can continue playing and level up your remaining Facilities and clean up any remaining Trophies.

Complete List of All 49 Main Orders

There are 49 main orders in Death Stranding 2, far fewer than the orders you have to complete in the original game, which featured 70 main orders. Here's the comprehensive list:

Episode 1: Sam (Orders 1-7)

  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

Episode 3: Drawbridge (Orders 8-14)

  1. Connect the Australian Plate Gate Terminal to the Chiral Network
  2. Deliver the Chiral Decontaminator to The Government's Base
  3. [Elimination] Liberate the Western Environmental Observatory from the Brigands
  4. Destroy the Communications Disruptor and Deliver the Mysterious Recording to the Musician
  5. Investigate the Unusual Tar Currents near F1
  6. Restore the Monorail and Deliver Special Alloys [4800] to F1
  7. Deliver All Terraforming Equipment to Rainbow Valley

Episode 4: Raindrops (Orders 15-16)

  1. Deliver the Test Subject Kangaroo to the Animal Shelter
  2. Deliver All Aid Packages to the Northern Environmental Observatory

Episode 5: Conflagration (Order 17)

  1. Escape from the Strange Realm

Episode 6: Chrysalis (Orders 18-23)

  1. [Hazardous] Recover All Weapon Sets and Burrowing Bombs Stolen by the Brigands
  2. [Do Not Submerge] Deliver Necrobiotes to the F2 South Distribution Centre
  3. Deliver All Aid Packages and Chiral Printer Parts to F1
  4. Rescue the Dowser's Friend from the Armed Survivalists
  5. Search for Tomorrow
  6. [Breakable Cargo] Deliver Tar Magnetite to Heartman's Lab

Episode 7: Pod (Orders 24-29)

  1. [Chilled] Deliver the Beach Yeast to the Pizza Chef
  2. [Keep Flat/Express] Deliver a Piping Hot Pizza to the Data Scientist
  3. Recover Old BB Pod from the Armed Survivalists' Base
  4. Deliver All Tar Dissolvent to the DHV Magellan
  5. Extract Data from the Weapons Fabricators and Destroy Them, Then Bring the Data Back to the DHV Magellan
  6. Recover the Coffin

Later Episodes (Orders 30-49)

  1. Deliver Life Support Systems to F4
  2. Return from the Strange Realm
  3. [Do Not Submerge] Deliver Cryptobiote Variants
  4. Deliver Timefall-Resistant Emu
  5. Deliver Chiral Microbes to F5 East
  6. [Elimination] Destroy Ghost Mech Data and Return It
  7. [Hazardous] Cross Snowy Peaks to Deliver a Meteorite
  8. Rescue the Adventurer
  9. Deliver Decontaminators and Sedatives
  10. Destroy the Giant Ghost Mech
  11. [Breakable Cargo] Recover Stranded Cargo
  12. [Hazardous] Deliver Field Controller Prototypes
  13. Deliver Cyclotron Parts and Special Materials
  14. Destroy Chiral Jammers and Protect the Observatory
  15. Deliver Network Stabilizer to F7 North
  16. Return from the Strange Realm
  17. Deliver Drawbridge Terminal Unit to F8
  18. Rescue Tomorrow and Stop the Last Stranding
  19. Find the Item Connected to Higgs
  20. Return Home with Lou

Unique Mission Mechanics and Challenges

Not every mission is just about walking from point A to point B. Many Orders bring variety through mechanics like: Fragile Cargo: These need to be protected from falls, weather, or enemies. Timed Deliveries: Some items (like pizza or yeast) must be delivered fast and upright. No Submersion: A few items can't touch water at all. Combat Orders: Some require you to defeat BTs or take down bandit camps. Surreal Encounters: Missions in the Strange Realm feature dreamlike environments and rules. Hazardous Terrain: You'll cross snowy peaks or trek through toxic zones.

Side Content: Sub Orders, Standard Orders & Aid Requests

Beyond the main story, Death Stranding 2 offers extensive side content:

Sub Orders

Sub Orders are detailed side quests involving characters and sometimes intense combat or delivery challenges. Notable examples include:

  • Sub Order 100: [Breakable Cargo] Deliver the Dismantled Rifle to the Lone Commander
  • Sub Order 101: Recover the Mementos from the BT Area
  • Sub Order 105: [Keep Flat/Express] Deliver a Piping Hot Pepperoni Pizza to the Architect

Standard Orders

Due to the way Standard Orders are timed and rotated in the game, it's likely you won't encounter them in the same order we did. These repeatable missions include various delivery types like:

  • Delivering special items with unique requirements
  • Recovering stolen or lost cargo
  • Eliminating threats in specific areas
  • Transporting fragile or time-sensitive goods

Aid Requests

Aid Requests are small but meaningful NPC tasks that don't always show up on your mission list—like rebuilding roads or returning lost items. Examples include:

  • Building timefall shelters for NPCs
  • Recovering sentimental items
  • Eliminating threats blocking delivery routes
  • Constructing infrastructure like bridges and zip-lines

Exploring Mexico and Australia

The story unfolds across two distinct regions: Mexico, where players spend the opening hours exploring the landscape, and, later, Australia, where the main narrative really takes shape. Each area features its own main and side quests, and the good news is that players almost never hit a point of no return, and Sam can move freely between both territories throughout the entire game.

Tips for Completing Orders Successfully

  1. Plan Your Route: Study the terrain and weather patterns before departing
  2. Balance Your Load: Overloading affects Sam's stability and stamina
  3. Use the Social Strand System: Other players' structures can save your journey
  4. Upgrade Your Equipment: Better gear makes difficult deliveries manageable
  5. Check Order Requirements: Some missions have specific conditions like "Do Not Submerge" or "Keep Flat"

Post-Game Content and Episode 17

Episode 17 is unlocked after finishing the story and allows free exploration to complete leftover content. This gives players the opportunity to:

  • Complete any missed Standard Orders
  • Max out facility connections
  • Hunt for remaining collectibles
  • Perfect delivery ratings
  • Explore the world without story pressure

The Journey Ahead

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach blends cinematic storytelling with thoughtful exploration and survival gameplay. With 17 episodes and 49 main orders, it offers a rich, emotional adventure that grows deeper the more you engage with its world. Whether you're delivering critical supplies to isolated communities or confronting the mysterious BTs in the Strange Realm, every step in Sam's journey carries weight and meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete all episodes?

The main story typically takes 40-50 hours to complete, depending on your playstyle and how many side missions you tackle along the way.

Can I replay episodes after completing them?

While you cannot replay specific episodes, Episode 17 allows you to continue exploring and completing any unfinished orders after the main story concludes.

Are all 49 main orders mandatory?

Not all Orders for Sam are required to complete the story. The mandatory, story-critical orders are distinguished in the order log by animated golden strands behind the entry.

What's different about Episode 2?

Episode 2 is unique as it contains no gameplay and consists entirely of cutscenes that bridge the narrative between Episodes 1 and 3.

Can I miss any main orders permanently?

No, all main orders remain available throughout the game, and you can complete them at your own pace without fear of missing content.

Remember, Death Stranding 2 is about more than just completing missions—it's about forging connections, both with the characters in the game and with fellow players around the world. Every delivery, every structure built, and every path forged contributes to a larger network of human connection in this beautifully desolate world.

Keep on keeping on, fellow porters!

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