Death Stranding 2: Complete Trophy Guide & Platinum Roadmap (March 2026)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features 55 trophies including 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 46 Bronze trophies. The platinum trophy “Homo Liberans: The Savior of Humanity” requires approximately 70-100 hours to complete, with no missable trophies and the ability to earn everything in a single playthrough. Players must connect all 42 facilities to maximum level, achieve S-ranks on 30 standard orders, and complete various gameplay challenges across Mexico and Australia.

Death Stranding 2: Trophy Overview

Trophy Type	Count	Difficulty
Platinum	1	3/10
Gold	2	Moderate
Silver	6	Easy-Moderate
Bronze	46	Easy
Total	55	70-100 hours

Death Stranding 2 Trophy Roadmap

Step 1: Complete the Story (30-40 hours)

Focus on completing all 16 episodes while connecting optional facilities along the way. The story trophies are unmissable and will unlock automatically as you progress through each episode. During this phase, I recommend playing on Casual difficulty or above to count towards the S-rank requirements.

Step 2: Max All Facility Connections (20-30 hours)

After completing the story, you’ll enter Episode 17 (free roam mode) where all areas remain accessible. Work on reaching 5-star connection levels with all 42 facilities. This is the most time-consuming part but unlocks essential rewards and trophies.

Step 3: Cleanup & Miscellaneous Trophies (10-20 hours)

Complete any remaining tasks including structure building, special encounters, and gameplay-specific trophies. Most will unlock naturally while working on facility connections.

All 55 Death Stranding 2 Trophies

Platinum Trophy

Homo Liberans: The Savior of Humanity ????

• Type: Platinum
• Description: Obtained all Death Stranding 2 trophies
• Guide: Simply unlock all other 54 trophies to earn the platinum

Story Trophies (16 Bronze)

These trophies are unmissable and unlock automatically upon completing each episode:

1. “Lou? Can You Hear Me? Can You See Me?” – Complete Episode 1: Sam
2. “Time to Start a New Journey” – Complete Episode 2: Lou
3. “Help Us Bring Australia Into The Network” – Complete Episode 3: Drawbridge
4. “We’ll Show the World the Hope in Your Rain” – Complete Episode 4: Raindrops
5. “Did He Say Nirvana?” – Complete Episode 5: Conflagration
6. “To Our Little Family” – Complete Episode 6: Chrysalis
7. “Sam the Man–In the Dark About Everything” – Complete Episode 7: Pod
8. “His Name is Neil. Neil Vana” – Complete Episode 8: Deluge
9. “I Don’t Break that Easily” – Complete Episode 9: Puppets
10. “You Will Never, Ever Be Alone” – Complete Episode 10: Isolation
11. “Keep Lou Safe…” – Complete Episode 11: Quake
12. “To Help You Find the Strength to Carry On” – Complete Episode 12: Fragile
13. “To Forsake Our Flesh and Our Freedom” – Complete Episode 13: Die Hard
14. “We Have to Get Tomorrow Back” – Complete Episode 14: Last Stranding
15. “I’ll Always Be With You” – Complete Episode 15: On the Beach
16. “Death Can’t Tear Us Apart” – Complete Episode 16: Tomorrow

Connection & Delivery Trophies

Standard Porter (Bronze)

• Description: Complete a standard order for the first time
• Guide: Standard Orders unlock in Episode 3 after connecting the Western Environmental Observatory. Accept and complete any standard order from a facility terminal.

Seasoned Porter (Gold) ⭐

• Description: Complete 10 deliveries, 10 recoveries, 10 elimination/destruction standard orders with an S rank in Casual difficulty or above
• Guide: This is one of the most challenging trophies. You need 30 total S-ranks across three categories:
  • Delivery Orders: Transport cargo without damage
  • Recovery Orders: Retrieve lost cargo without damage
  • Elimination/Destruction: Defeat enemies while minimizing Sam’s damage

Pro Tips:

• Play on Casual difficulty or higher (Story mode doesn’t count)
• Use vehicles for faster deliveries
• Avoid timefall rain to prevent cargo damage
• For combat orders, use ranged weapons to avoid damage

Facilities with Elimination/Destruction Orders:

• Mexico: Ciudad Nudi del Norte, Villa Libre, C1 South Distribution Center
• Australia: West Fort Knot, F2 South Distribution Center, The Dowser, Heartman’s Lab, The Chronobiologist, The Metagenomicist, F5 East Distribution Center, The Fisherman, F7 North Distribution Center

Starting Point (Bronze)

• Description: Connect your Q-pid for the first time
• Guide: Automatically unlocks when Sam first uses the Q-pid device

Keep on Connecting (Silver)

• Description: Connect all facilities using your Q-pid
• Guide: Connect all 42 facilities across Mexico and Australia. Check out our Death Stranding 2 connection level rewards guide for a complete facility list.

Connecting Hearts and Minds (Gold) ⭐

• Description: Maximize your connection level with all facilities
• Guide: Reach 5-star connection level with all 42 facilities. This is the most time-consuming trophy but essential for platinum. Tips:
  • Deliver all lost cargo you find
  • Complete standard orders repeatedly
  • Focus on facilities with fewer available orders first
  • Use the APAS Enhancement “Faster Order Preparation” to reduce cooldowns

Building & Structure Trophies

My First Structure (Bronze)

• Description: Build your first structure (any structure – signs, ladders, etc.)
• Guide: Simply place any ladder or sign to unlock this instantly

Master Builder (Bronze)

• Description: Build every structure type, including tools, deployable shields, electric traps and any sign
• Guide: Build one of each:
  • 12 PCC Structures: Generator, Postbox, Watchtower, Timefall Shelter, Bridge, Safe House, Zip-line, Monorail Stop, Jump Ramp, Chiral Bandwidth, Bike Garage, Hot Spring Digger
  • 3 Tools: Ladder, Climbing Anchor, Monorail Generator
  • 2 Weapons: Electric Trap, Deployable Shield
  • Any Sign: Hold down on d-pad to place

A First Restoration (Bronze)

• Description: Restore one section of road
• Guide: Contribute materials (Chiral Crystals, Metals, Ceramics) to any Auto-Paver terminal

Mineral Restorer (Bronze)

• Description: Restore three mines
• Guide: Restore any three mines. Easiest options:
  • Smoke Hill Mine (early in Australia)
  • Twin Valley Mine (east of F2 South Distribution Center)
  • Mine north of F1

Rail Restorer (Bronze)

• Description: Restore and fully reopen a monorail line
• Guide: Fully restore one of three monorail lines:
  • West Line: West Fort Knot → Mine North of F1 → F2 South Distribution Center → Mine near F3 Crater
  • East Line: South Fort Knot → Mine North of F6 → East Fort Knot → Northeastern Mine
  • Central Line: Terminal Fort Knot → F5 East Distribution Center → Mine North of Tar Lake

Emergency Worker (Bronze)

• Description: Deliver emergency support for the first time
• Guide: After a Plate Quake, repair damaged structures marked with yellow symbols

Spring into Life (Bronze)

• Description: Dig a hot spring for the first time
• Guide: Unlock the Hot Spring Digger from The Motherhood facility, then use it at designated locations

Social & Online Trophies

Helping People to Connect (Bronze)

• Description: Complete an aid request for the first time
• Guide: Complete any NPC or player aid request from the Aid Requests menu

Promising Signs (Bronze)

• Description: Construct an online aid request sign for the first time
• Guide: Place an online aid request sign (requires network connection)

It’s Like That (Bronze)

• Description: Send a like for the first time
• Guide: Press the touchpad to like any structure or sign

A Life Well Liked (Bronze)

• Description: Receive a total of 2400 or more Likes for completing orders
• Guide: Unlocks naturally through normal gameplay

A Porter at Peak Popularity (Bronze)

• Description: Receive a total of 50,000 or more Likes for completing orders
• Guide: Continue delivering orders and building structures. You’ll earn 300,000-400,000 likes while maxing facilities

Gameplay & Exploration Trophies

Self-Improvement (Bronze)

• Description: Activate an APAS enhancement for the first time
• Guide: Unlock and activate any APAS enhancement. Check our Death Stranding 2 APAS enhancements guide for all 48 options.

My First Training Session (Bronze)

• Description: Complete a VR Training program for the first time
• Guide: Access VR Training from DHV Magellan or any Private Room

A First Glimpse of the SSS (Bronze)

• Description: Read an SSS post for the first time
• Guide: Hold Options button when SSS notification appears

Making it Your Own (Bronze)

• Description: Use a screenshot taken in Photo Mode to decorate your private room
• Guide: Take a Photo Mode screenshot (press X), then customize your Private Room wall

Written in the Stars (Bronze)

• Description: Study the night sky for the first time
• Guide: Bathe in any hot spring at night and select “Study the Sky”

Porters Make the World Go Round (Bronze)

• Description: Barter with another porter for the first time
• Guide: When meeting NPC porters, accept their cargo then drop an item for them

Special Encounter Trophies

Creature Comforter (Bronze)

• Description: Deliver a wild animal to the Animal Shelter
• Guide: Capture any wild animal (koalas are easiest) and deliver to Animal Shelter

Rare Specimen Rescuer (Bronze)

• Description: Deliver an albino animal to the Animal Shelter for the first time
• Guide: Find the albino kangaroo north of The Data Scientist in the desert

A Private Show! (Bronze)

• Description: Watch a live performance in your private room
• Guide: After unlocking music player and Horizon Dreamer song, play it in Private Room and speak to Dollman

So YOU’RE the Pizza Chef! (Bronze)

• Description: Discover the truth of the Pizza Chef
• Guide: Reach 2-star connection with Pizza Chef, find and return the Misanga lost cargo

The Real Story of the Ghost Hunter (Bronze)

• Description: Reveal the truth about the Ghost Hunter
• Guide: Reach 5-star connection with Ghost Hunter, then visit with Drawbridge Q-pid enabled

Boss & Combat Trophies

Showdown at the Tar Lake (Silver)

• Description: Defeat the Lord of the Tar Lake
• Guide: Unlock The Fisherman facility, reach high connection level, then accept the boss fight mission

The Headless Riders Unmasked (Bronze)

• Description: Solve the riddle of the Headless Riders
• Guide: Complete Ghost Hunter’s investigation by riding a Tri-Cruiser at night to the quest marker

Savior of Terminal Knot (Silver)

• Description: Prevent Terminal Fort Knot from falling victim to a voidout
• Guide: Complete Ghost Hunter’s final post-game mission. Learn more about voidouts in Death Stranding 2

The Scars Left by Giants (Silver)

• Description: Arrive at the BT nexus in the F3 crater
• Guide: Use Coffin Board to reach F3 Crater rim, or complete Sub Order 121 from The Adventurer

BT’s Best Friend (Bronze)

• Description: Capture a large BT for the first time
• Guide: Use EX Capture Grenade on damaged BT (red health bar)

Conqueror of the Golden BT (Bronze)

• Description: Defeat the golden chiral creature
• Guide: Find golden blobs near Mine North of F1 or southeast of Animal Shelter

Progress & Completion Trophies

A Premier Porter (Silver)

• Description: Achieve a porter grade of 40 or higher in all categories
• Guide: Reach grade 40 in:
  • Porter (deliveries)
  • Combat (fighting)
  • Stealth (avoiding detection)
  • Servicemanship (aid requests)
  • Bridge Link (online interaction)

Tips: Focus on road/monorail restoration for Bridge Link likes. Combat and Stealth level slower but increase during late-game missions.

Compulsive Cargo Carrier (Bronze)

• Description: Deliver a total of 500 pieces of cargo
• Guide: Unlocks naturally while working on facility connections

Heavy Lifter (Bronze)

• Description: Deliver cargo weighing a total of two tons
• Guide: Focus on heavy cargo orders using vehicles

Long-Distance Lugger (Bronze)

• Description: Reach a total distance traveled of 80km upon completion of an order
• Guide: Accept multiple orders going in the same direction for efficiency

Death Stranding 2 Trophy Tips & Strategies

Time-Saving Tips

1. Use DHV Magellan: This mobile base lets you fast travel between landing zones
2. Build Coffin Board: Unlocked from The Mechanic, it floats over terrain and water
3. Prioritize Roads: Restored roads drastically reduce travel time
4. Quick Save Often: Press Triangle in Ring Terminal menu before dangerous sections

Efficient Connection Leveling

• Always collect Chiral Crystals from facilities (increases carry capacity)
• Check for player lost cargo going to your destination
• Use Search function in Orders menu to filter by destination
• Repeat high-weight orders for maximum likes

Combat Trophy Strategy

For the challenging Seasoned Porter trophy:

• Save elimination orders for post-game when you have better equipment
• Use vehicles with mounted weapons for safer combat
• The APAS skill tree provides combat bonuses
• Rubber bullets prevent voidouts from human enemies

Online Features

While PS Plus isn’t required, being online provides:

• Shared structures reducing material costs
• Player contributions to roads/monorails
• Lost cargo from other players
• Aid request opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there any missable trophies in Death Stranding 2? 

A: No, all trophies can be earned in post-game Episode 17.

Q: What difficulty should I play on? 

A: Casual or above for S-rank requirements. You can change difficulty anytime.

Q: How long does the platinum take? 

A: 70-100 hours depending on efficiency and online contributions.

Q: Do I need PS Plus for online trophies? 

A: No, PS Plus is not required for any trophy.

Q: Can I track my S-rank progress? 

A: Use the Search function in Orders menu to check completed grades, though there’s no total counter.

Conclusion

Death Stranding 2’s trophy list rewards dedication rather than skill, making it an achievable platinum for most players. The journey to connect all facilities mirrors the game’s themes of human connection, turning what could be a grind into a meaningful progression system. With no missables and generous post-game access, you can approach the platinum at your own pace.

For more Death Stranding 2 guides, check out our complete celebrity cameo list and Rainy’s quiz answers.

Remember, keep on keeping on, and that platinum trophy will be yours in March 2026!