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

In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, finding and connecting every Shelter (often referred to as Facilities or Prepper Shelters) is the main objective for expanding the Chiral Network across Mexico and Australia. There are 42 unique locations in total—6 in Mexico and 36 in Australia.


Connecting all 42 is the only way to earn the Keep on Connecting trophy and unlock the game’s most advanced gear, such as the monorail network, APAS combat modules, and specialized vehicle parts.


While many shelters are unlocked automatically via the story, 12 of them are optional "Hidden Preppers" who only appear once you find their Lost Cargo or pick up a specific Aid Request from a nearby Distribution Center.


If you see a greyed-out area on your map with no facility icon, there is likely a Secret Prepper nearby. To unlock them:


  • Use your scanner (R1) to look for "Lost Cargo" in the wilderness.
  • Other players often drop Secret Prepper cargo in nearby Distribution Centers.
  • Some preppers, like The Bokka or The Phantom Smith, will send you an SSS (System Short Signal) once you meet a specific story milestone.


To reach 5-Star Connection Level with every shelter and earn the "Connecting Hearts and Minds" trophy, prioritize Aid Requests that involve "Fragile" or "Heavy" cargo.


These grant the highest number of "Likes" and often reward you with specialized backpack modules, such as the Antigravity Device (from the Government's Base) or the Monorail Patch (from F1).

Name Details
The BokkaMexico

NPC: The Bokka


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Trekking Boots
  • Level 2 - Sticky Gun
  • Level 3 - Patch 9: Porter
  • Level 4 - Backpack Accessory: Porter
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Bokka, Patch 42: Porter
Sam's ShelterMexico
The ArtistMexico

NPC: Lauren Tsai


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Colors: Coyote Brown, Bright Yellow
  • Level 2 - Colors: Navy Blue, Volcano Orang
  • Level 3 - Colors: Desert Pink, Ghost Green
  • Level 4 - Colors: Express Purple, Signal Green, APAS Enhancement: Odarek Auto-Defense
  • Level 5 - Colors: Sandy Tan, Rose Pink, Custom Hologram: Lauren Tsai, Patch 49: BT Magniceps
The Government's BaseAustralia

NPC: Old Oz


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Bola Gun
  • Level 2 - Backpack – Antigravity Device
  • Level 3 - Backpack – Large Spare Ammo Container Lv1
  • Level 4 - Large Spare Ammo Container Lv2
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: Old Oz, Patch 32: Australian Cryptobiote
The Lone CommanderAustralia

NPC: The Lone Commander


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Tranq Sniper Rifle
  • Level 2 - Smoke Grenade
  • Level 3 - SL Tranq Handgun
  • Level 4 - LW Tranq Sniper Rifle
  • Level 5 - SL-LW Tranq Sniper Rifle, Custom Hologram: The Lone Commander, Patch 26: !
Mr. ImpossibleAustralia

NPC: Mr. Impossible


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Color: Omnireflector, Custom Hologram: Die-Hardman Praise
  • Level 2 - Color: Chiral Gold, Custom Hologram: Die-Hardman Dance
  • Level 3 - Red Mask Lv2, Custom Hologram: Red Samurai
  • Level 4 - Golden Mask Lv2, Custom Hologram: Higgs
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: Mr. Impossible, Patch 67: Impossible Shape, Chiral Sculpture (Private Room Item)
The MusicianAustralia

NPC: Gen Hoshino


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Shotgun [MP] Lv1
  • Level 2 - LW Shotgun [MP] Lv1
  • Level 3 - Shotgun [MP] Lv2
  • Level 4 - LW Shotgun [MP] Lv2, Licky Stick (Private Room item)
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: Gen Hoshino, Patch 37: I Love BB
Rainbow ValleyAustralia

NPC: Glenn Rain


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Tar Cannon
  • Level 2 - Solar Generator
  • Level 3 - Mini Extra Battery
  • Level 4 - Electrobiote (Backpack accessory)
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: Glenn Rain, Patch 33: Electrobiote
The Data ScientistAustralia

NPC: The Data Scientist


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Porter Suit: AI Camo, Sneaking Boots, SL-LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1
  • Level 2 - Nousagi Hat
  • Level 3 - Pekorandombrain Song
  • Level 4 - SL-LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Data Scientist, Patch 27: Love it!
  • Extra - Dog Mine – Sub Order No. 106 (The Mechanic)
Rainy's ShelterAustralia

NPC: Rainy


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - No reward
  • Level 2 - No reward
  • Level 3 - No reward
  • Level 4 - No reward
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: Rainy, Custom Hologram: Rainbow Lorikeet, Patch 68: Rainbow Lorikeet
The InventorAustralia

NPC: The Inventor


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Otter Hood
  • Level 2 - Stun Bomb
  • Level 3 - Remote Stun Bomb
  • Level 4 - Bola Stun Gun
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Inventor, Patch 63: Otter Hood
The FishermanAustralia

NPC: The Fisherman


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, RD Grenade Launcher [MP]
  • Level 2 - Backpack Cover Lv1
  • Level 3 - LW-RD Grenade Launcher [MP]
  • Level 4 - Backpack Cover Lv2
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Fisherman, Patch 48: BT Cetus
The MetagenomicistAustralia

NPC: The Metagenomicist


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, EX Capture Grenade
  • Level 2 - Chiral Rodent Hat
  • Level 3 - APAS Enhancement: Chiral Crystal Yield Boost
  • Level 4 - Chiral Spider Hat
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Metagenomicist, Patch 55: Chiral Spider
The ArchitectAustralia

NPC: The Architect


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Chiral Bridge
  • Level 2 - Electric Trap
  • Level 3 - APAS Enhancement: Construction Speed Boost
  • Level 4 - Architect repairs your structures over time
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram Data: The Architect, Patch 40: Wooden Blocks
The DowserAustralia

NPC: The Dowser


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, PCC Lv2, Zip-Line, Boost Skeleton Lv1
  • Level 2 - Porter Suit: Desert Green
  • Level 3 - Boost Skeleton Lv2
  • Level 4 - Boost Skeleton Lv3
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Dowser, Patch 34: Chlorobiote
The Pizza ChefAustralia

NPC: The Pizza Chef


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Machine Gun [MP] Lv1
  • Level 2 - Rubber Pizza, Secrets of Pizza-Do Acrobatic Karate: Striking
  • Level 3 - Machine Gun [MP] Lv2, Secrets of Pizza-Do Acrobatic Karate: Kicking
  • Level 4 - Knitted Cap, Secrets of Pizza-Do Acrobatic Karate: Slamming
  • Level 5 - Pizza Chef’s Suit, Pizza Chef’s Boots, Custom Hologram: The Pizza Chef, Pizza Chef’s Hat
The PioneerAustralia

NPC: The Pioneer


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Deployable Shield
  • Level 2 - Camel Hood
  • Level 3 - Fireworks (DHV Magellan support)
  • Level 4 - Porter Suit: Desert Red
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Pioneer, Patch 64: Camel Hood
The MechanicAustralia

NPC: The Mechanic


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Coffin Board, Instant Camera (Private room item)
  • Level 2 - Antigravity Unit, Additional Armor
  • Level 3 - Mortar (Offroader vehicle weapon)
  • Level 4 - Rocket Launcher (Offroader vehicle weapon)
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Mechanic, Patch 59: Coffin Board
The Ghost HunterAustralia

NPC: The Ghost Hunter


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Chiral Network connection, Porter Suit: Woodland, Rocket Box [MP]
  • Level 2 - Rocket Box [MP], Woodland Porter Suit
  • Level 3 - Phantom Gas Grenade
  • Level 4 - Large Grenade Pouch, Patch 50: BT Kheir
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Ghost Hunter, Patch 47: BT Gigas
The ChronobiologistAustralia

NPC: The Chronobiologist


Unlocks:

  • Level 1 - Cryptobiote (Backpack accessory), Are You Leaving Song
  • Level 2 - Chiral Tea (Backpack accessory)
  • Level 3 - Love Knot (Backpack accessory)
  • Level 4 - Sign: Cryptobiote Roulette
  • Level 5 - Custom Hologram: The Chronobiologist, Patch 36: Chronobiote
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