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How to find and unlock Hot Springs in Death Stranding 2
In the vast landscape of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, where each terrain is daunting and each footfall may deliver ambiguity, Hot Springs represent more than picturesque pause points.
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They're transformative. Featuring fast-travel options, stamina buffs, cargo assistance and even trophies, these secret havens are a find worth pursuing. Breaking them open isn't easy. Here's all you need to know to locate, unlock and take full advantage of the Hot Springs dotted around Australia in your DS2 adventure.
How to unlock the first two hot springs
You can't just mine a spring from the outset. To unlock this you must first tap two locations.
Miracle Spring – located right west of The Motherhood building. Tap it and put the bucket on Sam's head to initiate a special teleportation sequence.
– located right west of The Motherhood building. Tap it and put the bucket on Sam's head to initiate a special teleportation sequence. Heartman's Lab – Where your bath concludes and the actual process initiates. Once you arrive at this spring through fast travel, speak to the Hydrologist to unlock the Hot Spring Digger.
Death Stranding 2 - All Hot Spring Locations
With this unit now available through a Level 2 or 3 PCC, you're at last prepared to construct your personal hot springs.
How to dig new hot springs
Once opened, you'll have to seek out some particular chiral-coated regions in Australia. Get your Hot Spring Digger and dig at the hot spots to generate springs. Every spring offers a different temporary buff and adds to in-game progression and collectibles. Going back to the Hydrologist after making one gives you Likes and cosmetic upgrades for your springs.
You have to be linked to the Chiral Network in a region to construct a spring there.
What every Hot Spring brings
Each of Australia's seven diggable springs has a unique purpose.
Chiral Spring – Expands cargo bay
– Expands cargo bay Healing Spring – heals drat stamina fast
– heals drat stamina fast Digestive Spring – amplifies impact
– amplifies impact Metallic Spring – Fixes shipping containers
– Fixes shipping containers Clairvoyant Spring – boosts environmental awareness
– boosts environmental awareness Recharging Spring – Pops your battery levels
– Pops your battery levels Tar Spring – Lowers BT detection range
Each of these springs assists you with particular in-game challenges, from long hauls to stealth sections.
Death Stranding 2 - Spring into Life Trophy Guide (How to Dig a Hot Spring)
How to fast travel
Bathing in a spring not only provides you with buffs but activates Hot Spring Jumping. By pressing down on the Square button, Sam can teleport to any springs he's found in the past. Here's the catch—only outfitted gear in certain slots (such as your utility pouch) travels with you.
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Everything else goes in the spring's private locker.
Two huge awards are connected to Hot Spring discovery:
Spring Into Life – Presented upon digging your first hot spring.
– Presented upon digging your first hot spring. Written in the Stars - The Miracle Spring and Healing Spring are the simplest areas because of the sunny sky.
Death Stranding 2's hot springs are no gimmick,they're essential survival equipment swathed in Kojima mystique. If you're seeking gameplay benefits, narrative-tied unlocks, or simply some well-deserved eye-candy calmness, be sure to locate every hot spring across Australia's windswept expanse. Your cargo, stamina and cosmic insight will thank you.
