Death Stranding 2does not have a strict point of no return, but it does have something worth mentioning. With this spoiler-free guide, players who want to experience the most ofDeath Stranding 2withoutfeeling the pressureof Hideo Kojima’s epic story closing in on them, which is why it’s worth knowing what mission they should stop with.

While the point of no return inDeath Stranding 2is not a traditional one, it’s still one that’s worth mentioning so players know when they will be locked out of certain content until they hit the end credits, so here is when players should take a break from the main story, without spoilers involved.

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When is Death Stranding 2’s Point of No Return?

While there is no traditional point of no return inDeath Stranding 2, there are still some things that become irreversible in its final chapters. These elements will not be discussed to avoid spoilers, but it’s worth mentioning the gameplay elements that are affected by this moment.Players will be unable totake on some orders, deliver cargo, and use fast travel, and players will not be able to travel to Mexico without locking themselves into the advancement of the story.

If players want to avoid the point of no return, then they should notaccept Main Order 43. If players accept Main Order 43, they will be locked out of fast travel, and they will not be able to re-enable it until after the main story, which is around 5+ hours of gameplay and continuous missions. After accepting Main Order 43, the game will progress on a more linear path, locking players out of side content to better fit the urgency of the narrative. Players don’t have to worry aboutcompleting everythingthatDeath Stranding 2has to offer before completing the main story, asthere is no strict point of no return, meaning thatthe game resumes as normal once the credits roll,thus meaning there isno missable content in Death Stranding 2.