Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: Hot Spring Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Hot Springs are no longer passive landmarks — they form a network of fast-travel hubs and temporary buff stations scattered across Australia.

There are 9 Hot Springs in total, all within Australia; Mexico has none. The first two are tied to story progression — Main Order 23 (Heartman's Lab) and Main Order 26 (The Motherhood) — while the remaining seven must be discovered and constructed independently using the Hot Spring Digger.

All 9 are included on our Australia interactive map for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

Unlocking the Hot Spring Digger

Bathe in the Miracle Spring outside The Motherhood facility, then select the "Put Bucket on Head" option to be instantly teleported underwater to Heartman's Spring, located inside Heartman's Lab.

Speak with the Hydrologist at the terminal just outside to receive the Hot Spring Digger blueprint, craftable via PCC Level 2 or 3. This unlocks the Spring into Life trophy on the very first dig.

Dowsing for Hidden Springs

Equip the Hot Spring Digger and rotate Sam slowly within the general area of a hidden spring — the device beeps and vibrates more intensely the closer Sam faces the correct direction, with the on-screen signal reading Null, Weak, or Strong.

Once the hologram turns blue, plant the Digger to permanently build that spring. Returning to the Hydrologist after each discovery rewards Likes and a unique customisation item that adds a minor bonus effect to that specific spring.

Spring Jump: Fast Travel Without Cargo

Once discovered, Hot Springs allow instant Spring Jump travel between any two active springs — cargo is left behind in a private locker at the departure point rather than carried along, similar to the Transponder system.

All 9 Springs and Their Effects

Each spring grants a distinct temporary buff while bathing: the Miracle Spring flushes toxins; Heartman's Spring boosts stamina and suppresses nausea; the Chiral Spring temporarily increases cargo capacity; the Healing Spring heals injuries and restores stamina; the Digestive Spring boosts the effects of food and drink; the Recharging Spring restores vehicle battery charge; the Clairvoyant Spring highlights nearby points of interest; the Tar Spring temporarily reduces BT detection; and the Metallic Spring repairs dents and cracks on cargo containers.

Written in the Stars: Best Locations for Clear Skies

To unlock Written in the Stars, bathe in any Hot Spring at night and hold the look-up prompt to study the constellations — a hidden image (sometimes Lou, sometimes a director cameo) eventually appears.

The sky must be completely clear; springs in the snowy central region rarely qualify. The Miracle Spring, Healing Spring, Chiral Spring, and Tar Spring all sit in areas with consistently clear skies, making them the most reliable spots to attempt this trophy.

Sleep in a private room aboard the DHV Magellan to skip to nighttime if needed.

A Small Musical Easter Egg

Using any Hot Spring after 8 PM in-game time triggers Dollman to sing "Ii Yu Da Na," a track recorded specifically for the sequel — a small but memorable detail worth experiencing at least once.