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Most structures are unmissable inDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, meaning they are automatically unlocked during story progression. However, there is one structure in particular, the Hot Springs, that players can completely miss.
Considering there are two trophies that involve Hot Springs, and the fact that they are actually quite useful, you’ll want to learn how to unlock them as soon as possible. Luckily, it’s not challenging to unlock Hot Springs if you know where to look.
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This guide has everything there is to know about Hot Springs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, including how to unlock them and what they are used for. The more mysteries we can resolve inthe often-befuddling world of the Death Stranding games, the better.
How to Unlock Hot Springs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hot Springs areunlocked by using the Hot Spring at the Motherhood Facility. Players first encounter this facility during the main mission “Order 26: Recover the Old BB Pod from Armed Survivalists Base.”
Right outside the Motherhood Facility is a Hot Spring that players can interact with and relax in. Dollman will actually mention the Hot Spring once you exit the Motherhood Facility for the first time, telling you to rest in it.
After getting into the Hot Spring, choose the option to Hot Spring Jump, and you’ll be transported to another Hot Spring located in Heartman’s Lab. After exiting Heartman’s lab, head to the main terminal to speak to a woman whowill reward you with the Hot Springs blueprint.
If you need help finding the Motherhood Facility, check out the image attached above to learn about its exact position. It’s located near the Mechanic and Data Scientist.
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How to Build Hot Springs
Out of all the structures in Death Stranding 2, building Hot Springs is arguably the most challenging, due to the lack of locations that allow for it. Seriously, it took me two hours to find a spot that didn’t give me an error message.
When attempting to build a Hot Spring, the"Hydrothermal Sensor Reading"message will appear. Next to this message, either Null, Faint, or Strong will be displayed.
Nullmeans you are nowhere near a location that will allow you to build a Hot Spring,Faintmeans you’re getting close, andStrongmeans that you’re almost in the correct spot.
Luckily, yourPCC LV 2, which is the required item to build a Hot Spring, will beep to help lead you to a usable position. If the beeping grows louder, this means you are walking in the correct direction.
Keep following the sounds until the Hydrothermal Sensor Reading reads “Strong” and the hologram of the Hot Spring becomes blue. Once it does, finalize the Hot Spring bypressing R2 to build.
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What Are Hot Springs For in Death Stranding 2?
Hot Springs provide two benefits for players in Death Stranding 2. First, they can be used as aform of fast travelbetween other Hot Springs.
To fast travel using a Hot Spring, enter the Hot Spring and hold down the square button to bathe, and then hold down the square button again to select"Hot Spring Jump.“This will bring up your map and allow you to select another Hot Spring to fast travel to.
Hot Springs alsogrants Sam buffs, with a different effectdepending on which one you use.For example, using a Hot Spring near the Animal Shelter will restore Sam’s Stamina. Meanwhile, using the Hot Spring at Heartman’s Labwill increase his Stamina instead.
Players can also use Hot Springs to look up at the stars when it’s nighttime.This will reward you with the “Written in the Stars” trophy.
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