Completing Road Repairs in Death Stranding 2: A Guide to Solving Issues

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In the original *Death Stranding*, one of the most significant tasks was rebuilding the various roads and highways across America. This made delivering packages much more manageable, especially when using vehicles. In *Death Stranding 2: On The Beach*, roads are making a comeback.

While not much has changed about their function, roads are still crucial for gameplay. You’ll need to keep in mind several details related to them as you embark on your journey. Here’s everything you should be aware of.

What Do Roads Do?

Roads are meant for driving, but you can also run on them. They are particularly helpful for vehicle navigation across the landscape, especially in more accessible regions. However, they are primarily found in Australia, with Mexico serving as a tutorial area that lacks any repairable roads. You will need to rely on footpaths for those regions.

Once a road is repaired, it follows a fixed path. You won’t have the option to decide where it goes or its endpoints. You’re restoring existing roads instead of creating new ones, and these roads typically link major areas of the country, including cities and distribution hubs. They also feature a central strip that prevents battery drainage, allowing you to travel the length of the road without using any power.

How To Repair Roads

Repairing roads is straightforward, but the process can vary depending on whether the road segment is part of the Chiral Network. To repair a road, you first need to locate its auto-paver, which are found in specific locations throughout Australia. Once you find one, locating the others becomes easier by following the trail of the roads.

After identifying an auto-paver, simply approach it and deposit the necessary materials, which typically include varying amounts of Chiral Crystals, Metals, and Ceramics. Once you provide all the required materials, the road will be restored instantly, connecting seamlessly with nearby sections.

However, be cautious before you start the repair. Any structures in the way will be destroyed, and you will lose items within those structures. Some likes will be granted as compensation, but that’s all you will receive. Make sure there’s nothing obstructing the repair area; anything where a road would be constructed will be highlighted in orange as a warning.

Regarding the Chiral Network, auto-pavers work locally, meaning they don’t need to be connected to the network to function. You can technically build roads across Australia even before you’ve linked them with the network, although it would be costly in resources.

If you wait until your materials are deposited while the auto-paver is in the Chiral Network, other players can also contribute to the road restoration, significantly easing your resource load. This means a road might be completed even without your direct involvement. So, consider building roads only as needed—you may find them finished by the time you arrive.

Do You Need To Maintain Roads?

In short, yes, but not really. Like all constructions in *Death Stranding 2*, roads can degrade over time due to usage, environmental changes, or Timefall. Although this degradation is gradual, it still occurs. Fortunately, the road remains functional until it completely loses its durability, allowing you ample time to use and repair it.

To repair a road, just locate the appropriate auto-paver and provide the same materials used for its original construction. The amount needed for repairs reduces as the road sustains less damage. This durability system is shared across all worlds where the road appears, so you aren’t carrying the burden by yourself.

This is why you don’t need to worry about road maintenance. While many players may use the same road, it only takes one person to repair it with some Chiral Crystals. Whether that person is you or a kind stranger, road deterioration occurs slowly, making it a minor concern as long as a few players are consistently contributing materials.

Are Roads Or Monorails Better?

Roads are a beloved feature returning from the original *Death Stranding*, but the sequel introduces a new mode of transport: monorails.

Like real-life monorails, they follow a designated path to specific destinations. While roads also have fixed routes, they offer you the flexibility to turn off and explore at any time. Monorails, on the other hand, require you to adhere strictly to their route between stations.

There are two ways to use monorails. You can either board from any station to transport cargo and vehicles, or you can jump off at any point along the route, although your cargo will continue to its destination. While faster than roads, this method doesn’t provide the same advantages if you need to get somewhere not directly along the route.

Additionally, you can access monorails from any repaired segment in the world, allowing you to connect quickly to different areas. However, you’re restricted from dropping off unless you’re very close to the ground, adding further limitations.

In summary, roads are slower and require vehicles to maximize speed, but they allow you to change directions whenever you want. Monorails are faster but come with more restrictions on where you can go. Both transport types coexist, emphasizing that multiple transport options are the future in *Death Stranding 2*.

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