Are you eager to obtain the best early-game upgrades and weapons in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? The settlements that you help out provide you with nifty goodies as you level up. Of course, certain rewards are better than others, as they can truly impact exploration, combat, and your cargo delivery process.

The best weapons and upgrades in Death Stranding 2

Our guide discusses various gear pieces and equipment that can be yours within the first few hours of starting the game. All of these can be acquired from settlement leaders in Mexico, though you have to level up your connection/reputation with them. This is done by collecting and delivering lost cargo, which then leads to earning more “likes” for your efforts. Upon reaching a certain rank, you should be able to unlock and craft these items.

Note: Reputation rank-ups also grant other rewards, such as additional bandwidth for building structures, extra points for skill/perk selection, and more facility resources that can be picked up.