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Death Stranding 2 Introduces Dual Fast-Travel Methods with Cargo Penalties

Fast travel hinges on network connections with steep cargo value reductions preserving balanced gameplay

Death Stranding 2 fast travel - DHV Magellan cargo bay
Death Stranding 2 Magellan Evaluation - Sam
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You'll get this mysterious prompt when you try to fast travel with cargo

Overview

  • Players unlock DHV Magellan fast travel in Episode 3 after defeating the Mecha BT boss at West Fort Knot, enabling teleportation between established Chiral Network tar pits.
  • Beach Jump becomes available in Episode 6 following Chrysalis, allowing instant warps between transponder-equipped facilities but prohibiting cargo or vehicle transport.
  • Any cargo transported via DHV Magellan incurs a “Magellan evaluation” that reduces its value by roughly 75 percent to discourage exploitation.
  • Fast travel destinations must be previously visited and connected to the Chiral Network, and the DHV Magellan cannot be used during certain main orders or story sequences.
  • The PC version of Death Stranding 2 is expected to follow the PS5 release by around six months, suggesting a staggered launch strategy.