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Like the original game,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachfeatures a smaller opening region that acts as a tutorial area, where Sam can learn the ropes and get a handle on what the job is this time around. InDS2,that region is the entire country of Mexico. While it pales in comparison to the massive Australian landscape where the bulk of the game takes place, you should not think that Mexico is not worth exploring. There are rewards that can be acquired here that will be a massive boon to Sam’s journey down under. In this guide, we’ll provide a complete list ofevery Prepper and facility in Mexico, as well asall therewardsthey offer inDeath Stranding 2.
Complete Mexico Map:
In Mexico –Death Stranding 2’s opening region – Sam will encounter a total of six locations. Four of these will be required facilities that Sam must connect to the Chiral Network in order to move the story forward, with the other two locations being optional, and easily missed. The complete list of Preppers and APAC Staff in Mexico is as follows:
A note regarding Bandwidth, APAS Enhancement Memory, and Facility Materials: Whenincreasing your facility connection level inDeath Stranding 2,you’ll receive an increase to your Bandwidth – which increases the number of structures you can create in any given region – and often, an APAS Memory Increase. You’ll also receive an increase in the materials to you at the specific facility. We will be listing the increase in bandwidth and APAS Memory, but not the exact materials increase.
Norberto Puenteis the first APAC staff member you’ll meet on your journey, as Ciudad Nudo del Norte is the first location Sam must link to the Chiral Network on his initial mission to connect Mexico.
SL Machine Pistol [MP] Lv1,+360 Bandwidth, Materials
Big-Bore Handgun [MP] Lv1, +15 APAS Memory, +360 Bandwidth, Materials
Norberto Puente Hologram,Patch 31: Mexican Cryptobiote, +15 APAS, +360 Bandwidth, Materials
Villa Libre Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
La Madre, the Prepper who receives packages at Villa Libre, will be the second encounter you have inDeath Stranding 2.With Order 03, Sam will make his way from Ciudad Nudo del Norte, to this remote village of mostly elderly individuals. You’ll find Villa Libre northwest of Ciudad Nudo del Norte.
Custom High-Voltage Rod, +280 Bandwidth, Materials
Custom Twin Rod, +360 Bandwidth, Materials
La Madre Hologram,Patch 54: Chiral Rodent, Rest at Facility, +15 APAS, +280 Bandwidth
C1 South Distribution Center Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
C1 South Distribution Centerwill be the third stop Sam makes on his trip through Mexico. After Villa Libre, you will return to Ciudad Nudo del Norte, then head west across the valley until you reach C1. There, you’ll meetBenjamin Rivera, the APAC staff member in charge of receiving packages.
Benjamin Rivera Hologram,Patch 25: Smile, +15 APAS, +280 Bandwidth, Materials
Former Geophysics Research Lab Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
Alex Weatherstone, the APAC member in charge of theFormer Geophysics Research Lab, was previously the Bridges member in charge of the UCA’s Weather Station inDeath Stranding.You’ll encounter this facility after continuing northwest from C1 South Distribution Center. This will be the final official stop Sam makes before making his way to thePlate Gatethat leads to Australia.
Additional Armor (Tri-Cruiser),+360 Bandwidth, Materials
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1, +320 Bandwidth, Materials
LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2, +15 APAS Memory, +360 Bandwidth, Materials
Deadman Hologram, Alex Weatherstone Hologram,Patch 57: Tri-Cruiser, +15 APAS, +320 Bandwidth, Materials.
The Artist Location & Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
The Artistwill likely be the first optional Prepper you encounter inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach.Connecting her shelter to the Chiral Network will require you to reach theC1 South Distribution Center, as we did not find any Lost Cargo forLauren Tsaiuntil that point. It is possible that it could have been found earlier, but that was not our experience. The Artist is an extremely interesting Prepper, who will contact you using the SSS to show Sam a series of paintings she has completed. Most of her rewards are new colors for various pieces of Sam’s gear.
To find The Artist’s shelter, head up the steep hill northwest of the C1 South Distribution Center. You’ll find her tucked away at the top of the path, right at the edge of a cliff.
Navy Blue & Volcano Orange, +280 Bandwidth, Materials
Desert Pink & Ghost Green, +240 Bandwidth, Materials
Express Purple & Signal Green, +15 APAS Memory, +280 Bandwidth, Materials
Sandy Tan & Rose Pink, Lauren Tsai Hologram, Patch 49: BT Magniceps, +15 APAS, +240 Bandwidth, Materials, Rest in Shelter
The Bokka Location & Connection Rewards – Death Stranding 2
The Bokkarounds out the list of Preppers inDS2’s Mexico map. This character has no name, only a job title. He is very similar to the Veteran Porter inDeath Stranding,and embraces the Porter lifestyle wholeheartedly. It is completely worth connecting with The Bokka before you leave Mexico, if only to unlock the Trekker Boots that provide far better traction than the standard boots. You can also get the Porter Backpack Accessory from him, which is the earliest an accessory can be acquired.
The Bokka is located southwest of Ciudad Nudo del Norte. However, you will not be able to visit him until after you’ve connectedC1 South Distribution Center. Once this occurs, you’ll start finding Lost Cargo, which can be delivered to The Bokka. This will allow Sam to connect him to the Chiral Network.
Patch 9: Porter, +280 Bandwidth, Materials
Porter Backpack Accessory, +15 APAS Memory, Materials
Bokka Hologram, Patch 42: Porter, Rest in Shelter, +15 APAS, +320 Bandwidth, Materials
