What to expect new and returning players in Death Stranding Director’s Cut, available today on PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

As detailed in the inventory and Opening night live, Death Stranding Director’s Cut offers a host of new upgrades and genre-defying adventure content from Kojima Productions. From useful new delivery gear to expanded areas to explore, there is a lot to explore for new and returning players from today on PS5.

The upgrades and new content introduced in Director’s Cut can be experienced early in the game. In addition to the adjustments to guides and tips, new weapons and gear, such as the “maser gun” and “skeleton support,” have also been introduced to help players dive even deeper into the world of Death Stranding.

The Kojima Productions team is excited to present these new elements to Director’s Cut, which they hope will be of use not only to those new to Death Stranding Director’s Cut, but also to those who will be transferring their save data from the PS4. .

Spoiler alert: This section doesn’t cover the spoiler elements of the story, but it does describe the controls and maps up to Episode 3.

Early in-game route planning

One of the delivery orders at the start of the game is to the local incinerator. Before heading to the destination, it is recommended to check the map first. Going directly to your destination without referencing the map could result in a much more dangerous route than other routes that might be available. Director’s Cut now offers several recommended “route guides” to help you read the terrain and plot the correct course before starting your delivery. Please refer to this guide to plan the best route for you in advance and use it as a guide to help you reach your destination and complete your mission safely.

Route guides will not be displayed in later missions, but if you learn to find routes earlier in the game, you will surely find it more fun to plan your own optimal route as you progress.

Maser gun and shooting range

The lethal elimination of the MULEs (a delivery obsessed foe who attacks Sam to steal his packages) could result in a huge explosion called “void,” or also called antimatter annihilation. Voids can alter the surrounding terrain, which can have a dramatic impact on delivery routes. Neutralizing enemies with non-lethal weapons will help minimize casualties. The newly added ‘maser gun’ is a weapon that can deactivate enemies in a variety of ways, with a headshot immediately incapacitating the enemy, while a continuous electric shock stuns them.

The maser gun can be obtained when you receive the mission “Command # 77: Use the maser gun to retrieve the package found at the factory site”, which is unlocked in Episode 2.

After completing this mission, you will be able to make your own maser gun and practice shooting with it at the shooting range. These additional items give you the ability to use weapons in combat earlier than in the PS4 version of Death Stranding, giving you more ways to deal with MULEs.

The Shooting Range is a facility that offers an array of simulations where you can practice using the weapons you’ve unlocked. Have fun testing your weapons against a variety of targets and improve your skills to improve your high score.

Whether you’re a veteran Porter or just starting out, you can earn rewards for completing range drills and participating in regular ranking events.

The “Blood Grenade” is an anti-BT weapon given to you at the start of the game and is extremely effective against BTs. The shooting range is a good place to practice and familiarize yourself with its use.

Ruined factory, new missions and support skeleton

In Death Stranding Director’s Cut, new facilities and missions have been added.

“Request # 77: Use the maser gun to retrieve the package found at the factory site” is one of the new missions and is accessible at the K2 West distribution center. This mission can be played as early as Episode 2 and will provide a deeper context behind the mystery of the ruined factory.

The mission to unravel the mystery of the ruined factory is a little different from the usual delivery missions. There is an element of stealth required as you will have to infiltrate the factory without being detected by the enemy.

Be sure to watch for periodic Die-Hardman updates as you progress!

“Support Skeletons” are the intermediary between “Power Skeletons,” which can carry heavy loads, and “Speed ​​Skeletons,” which can move quickly. These skeletons are not as good as the skeletons that specialize in each function, but there are cases where this intermediate performance is better suited, so try to use each skeleton depending on the characteristics of the route and the cargo you want. will transport in each mission. This equipment can be obtained by eliminating “Request # 77: Use the maser gun to retrieve the cargo found at the factory site”.

Located south of the Timefall farm, is a terminal for a “race track” that someone considered building, but couldn’t complete construction.

After completing “Order # 35: Deliver Prototype to K4 South Distribution Center”, you can restore the racetrack by adding the necessary amount of chiral crystals, metals, and ceramics to the racetrack terminal. These materials can be acquired from other players or facilities, or gathered in the field, to complete the construction, and then you can enjoy racing on the racetrack!

The “Roadster”, a new vehicle specially designed for racing, is also featured in Death Stranding Director’s Cut. Low in height, this vehicle is not suitable for driving on rough terrain or uneven roads, but it will show its performance on restored circuits and national roads. In addition, you can compete with other players for the best time on the “Racetrack” during periodic ranking events.

We can’t wait for you to get behind the wheel of the new Roadster and test your driving skills on the track!

Completing races at the racetrack and drills in the shooting range will also increase Sam’s carrier rank. Raising your carrier rank will improve Sam’s abilities and make later missions easier, so be sure to take advantage of these facilities as well. .

Players can also choose the music they want to play during a race, including new songs specially designed for the racetrack. New musical tracks will also be discovered as you play through Death Stranding Director’s Cut.

Content specific to Half-Life and Cyberpunk 2077

Death Stranding Director’s Cut will also feature Half-Life and Cyberpunk 2077 themed props, gear, and vehicles for wearers to discover. Some of these items have special functions, such as hacking and disabling sensors in enemy areas, providing even more ways to confront enemies and complete delivery orders.

BB pods can now be personalized in new ways as well. This feature can be unlocked by completing the mission assigned to Sam at the start of the game, in the East area.

You can also customize your backpack by adding new design patches (unlocked in the middle area).

These are just a few of the additional features that appear before Episode 3. As you progress through Death Stranding Director’s Cut, you will discover even more exciting additions, such as the Buddy Bot, which will help you to carry cargo, Catapult cargo that allows you to pull cargo over longer distances and maneuver unit [Lv.3] that allows you to land safely when descending from high places.

These additional items in Death Stranding Director’s Cut will add more ways to explore the world, open more delivery routes, introduce more ways to overcome obstacles, as well as new ways to solve difficult missions.