Death Stranding Director’s Cut Trophy Guide – The Death Stranding Director’s Cut offers an enriched experience of Hideo Kojima’s groundbreaking game, packed with new missions, features, and, of course, a full set of trophies. From challenging feats to secret trophies, players will need a comprehensive strategy to unlock them all. This guide will walk you through each trophy in Death Stranding Director’s Cut, giving you tips to make the journey manageable and satisfying. Let’s dive into the details on how to add that platinum trophy to your collection.

Overview of Trophies in Death Stranding Director’s Cut

The Director’s Cut brings in fresh challenges and additional trophies to aim for, so even veteran players will find new things to strive for. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be looking at:

• Total Trophies: 63
• Types: 1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 8 Silver, 52 Bronze

1. Legendary Porter – Platinum Trophy

Description: Unlock all trophies in Death Stranding Director’s Cut.
This platinum trophy is awarded for achieving all other trophies in the game, so your ultimate goal is to earn every individual trophy across the categories.

2. Gold Trophies

Great Deliverer

Description: Reach Grade 60 in all delivery evaluation categories.
Tips: To achieve Grade 60 in each category (such as condition, quantity, and speed), focus on completing various types of deliveries. The best approach is to diversify: accept delivery requests in multiple categories, aiming for high scores by ensuring your cargo remains undamaged, delivered quickly, and carried in larger volumes when possible.

Growth of a Legend

Description: Complete at least 20 premium deliveries with a Legend rating in all categories.
Tips: For this, premium deliveries are crucial. Premium orders are challenging but offer higher rewards. To earn a “Legend” or “Legend of Legends” rating, focus on deliveries to locations with lower connection levels, and ensure each one is completed as efficiently as possible.

3. Silver Trophies

“BB”

Description: Complete Episode 2.
This trophy is story-based and awarded as you progress through the early episodes. In Episode 2, you’ll learn how to interact with BB and start using your scanner to spot the ghostly BTs (Beached Things).

Prominent Porter

Description: Reach a connection level of 4 with all facilities.
Tips: Build connections with every facility by making consistent deliveries to each location. Utilize tools like bridges and zip-lines to streamline your routes between facilities.

The Custom Kid

Description: Acquire 10 or more items with customization slots and apply one or more customizations.
Tips: Customization options become available as you progress and earn upgrades. Try to customize weapons and vehicles to tailor them to your playstyle. You’ll gain this trophy by experimenting with different modifications.

Soothing Sounds

Description: Listen to music tracks using the music player.
Tips: You can access the music player in Sam’s private room. Listen to at least one song to unlock this trophy. Exploring Sam’s room and personalizing his items can lead to more items appearing in the music player over time.

4. Bronze Trophies

Pathfinder

Description: Help others by generating 10 or more structures (signs, ladders, etc.) with at least 50 likes.
Tips: Build useful structures like ladders over steep cliffs, bridges over rivers, or shelters near areas with frequent timefall (the corrosive rain). If your structures are helpful, other players will like them, boosting your chances of hitting 50 likes.

A Baby Blessing

Description: Get a Like from BB.
Tips: Your bond with BB (Sam’s companion) strengthens when you comfort it after stressful encounters. Shake your controller to soothe BB and listen for cues to help build your bond over time. BB will give you a “like” once you’ve built a close connection.

Delivering Is What I Do

Description: Deliver 700 items of cargo.
Tips: You’ll likely unlock this trophy naturally as you complete deliveries for other trophies. Prioritize making larger deliveries, which contribute more to this count.

In Sam We Trust

Description: Build a total of 30 structures.
Tips: This includes buildings like bridges, zip-lines, and post boxes. Use PCCs to create structures across key areas of the map, especially around rough terrain or heavily traveled paths.

5. Secret Trophies

The Death Stranding Director’s Cut includes some hidden trophies that are only revealed upon completion. Here’s a glimpse into a few:

A Helping Hand

Description: Deliver supplies to a Prepper for the first time.
Tips: As you explore, you’ll come across isolated preppers who may need supplies. Find and deliver items they request to earn this trophy. It also helps strengthen Sam’s network with these individuals.

God Particle Go-Getter

Description: Complete Episode 5.
This story-based trophy unlocks as you continue through Episode 5. In this episode, you’ll delve deeper into the mysteries of the Death Stranding world.

The Particle of God

Description: Complete Episode 9.
Completing Episode 9 will reveal key story points. Make sure to take in the story’s major developments as you work toward this trophy.

6. New Additions in the Director’s Cut

The Director’s Cut introduces new missions, features, and areas. You’ll notice these additions impact several trophies:

Road Builder

Description: Upgrade all sections of the road.
Tips: Roads significantly help in traversing rough terrain, so this is a high-priority upgrade. Team up with other players through cooperative upgrades to reduce the materials cost and make it easier to complete this achievement.

Buddy Bot!

Description: Use the new Buddy Bot feature in the Director’s Cut.
Tips: The Buddy Bot is a robotic assistant introduced in the Director’s Cut. It helps carry cargo and even lets Sam ride on it for specific missions. Use it effectively to complete certain deliveries, particularly in rough areas.

7. Additional Tips for Earning All Trophies

Here are some final tips to maximize your trophy-hunting efficiency:

• Use Online Features: Take advantage of Death Stranding’s unique online connectivity. Liking other players’ structures, contributing to buildings, and using shared zip-lines make your journey faster and help build your social score.
• Upgrade Gear Often: As you advance, better equipment unlocks. Enhanced exoskeletons, upgraded boots, and improved backpack attachments all contribute to better delivery ratings.
• Focus on Cargo Management: Many trophies require undamaged cargo delivery. Make use of the Floating Carriers, avoid heavy BT areas, and balance your cargo carefully to ensure minimal damage.
• Practice BT Combat: BTs can often complicate delivery missions. Learning how to avoid or engage BTs effectively will reduce damage to cargo and increase your rating, making it easier to earn trophies related to delivery quality.
• Strategize for Premium Deliveries: Premium deliveries are more challenging but count toward several trophies. When taking these on, check the delivery type and distance, then plan accordingly to complete it with a high rating.

In Summary

Unlocking all trophies in Death Stranding Director’s Cut is a rewarding journey that combines strategic delivery management, careful planning, and exploration of every corner of the game world. With the guidance provided in this trophy roadmap, you can tackle each goal effectively, enjoy new features, and ultimately earn that platinum trophy.

Take your time, immerse yourself in the world, and enjoy the unique experience that Death Stranding offers as you work toward your achievements. Good luck, Porter – may your deliveries be successful and your trophies plentiful!