Customization

Customization is a feature that allows players to personalize Sam's appearance and equipment loadout. In a private room (or even at a delivery terminal in Death Stranding 2), players can change the color of Sam's gear—such as his suit, backpack, and accessories—and add functional or cosmetic attachments. Vehicles can also be customized at any garage (via a terminal), allowing for visual personalization of trikes, trucks, and more.

While Sam can freely equip and unequip certain gear and accessories in the field, customization itself is restricted to safe zones like private rooms and garages. This includes aesthetic adjustments—such as color schemes and backpack charms—as well as functional modifications, like pouches and extra batteries. Be sure to plan and personalize your loadout before departing, especially for extended treks where preparation can make all the difference.

Accessory color schemes

Select accessories—namely sunglasses and caps—can be customized by changing their color. While Sam can be gifted multiple pairs of eyewear across both games, the only frames that support color customization are the "Ludens Mask" sunglasses and the "Sam" sunglasses. Likewise, while a variety of caps are made available, only specific ones can be recolored. In Death Stranding, customization is limited to just the Bridges-issued cap. In Death Stranding 2, only the "Why Me?" hat, KJP hat, and Drawbridge hat are customizable. New color data are unlocked by increasing the connection level with various facilities. Additionally, owners of the Director's Cut gain access to two exclusive colors: chiral gold and omnireflector.

Death Stranding
Color	Facility	Connection Level
		"Ludens Mask" Sunglasses	"Sam" Sunglasses	Bridges Cap
Snow White	-	-	-	-
Wolf Gray	Film Director	3	4	5
Olive Drab	Doctor	3	4	5
Stealth Black	-	-	-	-
Emergency Yellow	Collector	1	4	5
Grass Green	Elder	3	4	5
Cool Blue	Musician	3	4	5
Express Purple	Mountaineer	3	4	5
Desert Pink	First Prepper	3	4	4
Coyote Brown	Ludens Fan	3	4	5
Sandy Tan	Novelist's Son	1	3	5
Bridges Orange
Navy Blue
Blood Red
Lightning Blue	Heartman's Lab	3	5	4
Prismatic Purple
Rose Pink	Waystation West of Capital Knot City	3	4	4
Ghost Green	Wind Farm	3	4	4
Bright Yellow	Spiritualist	3	4	4
Mars Red	Geologist	3	4	5
Volcano Orange	Paleontologist	3	5	4
Director's Cut
Omnireflector	-	-	-	-
Chiral Gold	-	-	-	-
Lenses
Yellow (Lens)	Port Knot City	3	5	-
Blue (Lens)	Lake Knot City	4	5	-
Red (Lens)	Evo-Devo Biologist	3	5	-

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Color	Facility	Connection Level
Navy Blue	Artist	2
Volcano Orange
Desert Pink	Artist	3
Ghost Green
Express Purple	Artist	4
Signal Green
Sandy Tan	Artist	5
Rose Pink
Lightning Blue	Terminal Fort Knot	3
Emergency Yellow	Tar Therapist	4
Rainbow Purple	F7 North Distribution Center	4
Grass Green	South Fort Knot	4
Blood Red	Southern Environmental Observatory	3
Omnireflector	Mr. Impossible	1
Chiral Gold	Mr. Impossible	2

Backpack customization

Color Schemes

Just like with accessories, Sam's backpack can also be customized with different color schemes. These are unlocked by raising connection levels with various facilities across the map. Players with the Director's Cut of Death Stranding have exclusive access to two additional color options from the start: chiral gold and omnireflector.

Death Stranding
Color	Location	Connection Level
Rose Pink	Waystation West of Capital Knot City	Complete [Order No. 100]
Coyote Brown	Ludens Fan	3
Ghost Green	Wind Farm	3
Cool Blue	Musician	3
Grass Green	Elder	3
Emergency Yellow	Collector	3
Wolf Gray	Film Director	3
Desert Pink	First Prepper	3
Sandy Tan	Novelist's Son	3
Olive Drab	Doctor	3
Express Purple	Mountaineer	3
Bright Yellow	Spiritualist	3
Lightning Blue	Heartman's Lab	3
Mars Red	Geologist	3
Volcano Orange	Paleontologist	3

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Color	Facility	Connection Level
Navy Blue	Artist	2
Volcano Orange
Desert Pink	Artist	3
Ghost Green
Express Purple	Artist	4
Signal Green
Sandy Tan	Artist	5
Rose Pink
Lightning Blue	Terminal Fort Knot	3
Emergency Yellow	Tar Therapist	4
Rainbow Purple	F7 North Distribution Center	4
Grass Green	South Fort Knot	4
Blood Red	Southern Environmental Observatory	3
Omnireflector	Mr. Impossible	1
Chiral Gold	Mr. Impossible	2

Equipment

Equipment refers to the attachable gear that can be added to Sam's backpack to aid him while out in the field. This includes traversal tools like stabilizers and extra batteries, tactical enhancements such as armor or ammo cases, and utility items like pouches for increased carrying capacity. Most equipment pieces are rather sizable and occupy backpack space, so careful planning is essential—especially since equipment cannot be swapped in or out once Sam is on the move. In Death Stranding, equipment must be fabricated and configured within a private room. In Death Stranding 2, this functionality is expanded to include delivery terminals as well.

Death Stranding
Name	Description	Materials	Size	Reward
Grenade Pouch	A pouch for carrying grenades. Equipping it will free up space on your back, allowing you to carry more cargo. The pouch will also protect its contents from timefall and impact. Multiple grenade pouches can be equipped at once. Be aware that if a pouch is removed from your backpack, its contents will be transferred to a private locker.	Resins: 30 Metals: 20	1x2	Complete [Order No. 37]
Large Grenade Pouch	A pouch that boasts three times the capacity of an ordinary grenade pouch, despite only taking up twice the space. Equipping it will free up space on your back, allowing you to carry more cargo. The pouch will also protect its contents from time fall and impact. Multiple large grenade pouches can be equipped at once. Be aware that if a pouch is removed from your backpack, its contents will be transferred to a private locker.	Resins: 100 Metals: 30	2x2	Reach Connection Level 3 with the Cosplayer
Extra Battery (Lv. 1)	Equipping an extra battery will increase the amount of battery available for Active Skeletons and other equipment. Multiple extra batteries can be equipped at once.	Metals: 120 Ceramics: 64	3x5	Unlocked by default
Extra Battery (Lv. 2)	An improved version of the Extra Battery (Lv. 1). It is now more efficient, and has a larger capacity, despite remaining the same size. Equipping an extra battery will increase the amount of battery available for Active Skeletons and other equipment. Multiple extra batteries can be equipped at once.	Metals: 160 Ceramics: 96	3x5	Reach Connection Level 4 with the Distro Center North of Mountain Knot City
Extra Battery (Lv. 3)	An improved version of the Extra Battery (Lv. 2). It is now even more efficient, and has an even larger capacity. Equipping an extra battery will increase the amount of battery available for Active Skeletons and other equipment. Multiple extra batteries can be equipped at once.	Metals: 200 Ceramics: 160	3x5	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Distro Center North of Mountain Knot City
Utility Pouch	A pouch for carrying blood bags. Equipping one will free up space on your back, allowing you to carry more cargo. It will also protect its contents from timefall and impact. Multiple pouches can be equipped at once. Be aware that if a pouch is destroyed, its contents will be transferred to a private locker.	Resins: 30 Metals: 20	3x2	Reach Connection Level 2 with the Cosplayer
Stabilizer (Lv. 1)	A battery-powered backpack attachment fitted with posture-controlling Vernier thrusters. These deploy automatically to correct minor stumbles when the user's cargo load is affecting their balance. The thrusters are deployed more forcefully when the user centers their balance, allowing them to regain equilibrium more quickly. Built-in batteries will also contribute to overall battery capacity. The stabilizer will drain battery when activated. Be sure to keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather.	Chemicals: 120 Metals: 140	5x6	Complete [Order No. 46]
Stabilizer (Lv. 2)	An improved version of the Stabilizer (Lv. 1), a backpack attachment that deploys posture-controlling Vernier thrusters when the user centers their balance in order to make it easier to regain equilibrium. This version is just as effective as the Lv. 1 model, but has been redesigned to take up less space, allowing it to be combined with other attachments. The stabilizer will drain battery when activated. be sure to keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather.	Resins: 180 Chemicals: 120 Special Alloys: 180	5x4	Reach Connection Level 4 with Mountain Knot City
Spare Ammo Container	A container filled with spare ammunition for your firearms. Increases the amount of ammo you can carry for all weapons. Additional containers will further increase the amount of ammo you can carry. Be aware that if a container is removed from your backpack, you will lose all the ammo stored inside.	Resins: 220 Metals: 220	3x4	Reach Connection Level 3 with the Distro Center North of Mountain Knot City
Director's Cut
Extra Battery (Lv. 4)	An improved version of the Extra Battery (Lv. 3). It has the same capacity, but has been redesigned to take up less space, allowing it to be combined with other attachments. Multiple extra batteries can be equipped at once.	Resins: 160 Metals: 100 Ceramics: 160	3x4	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Distro Center North of Mountain Knot City
Stabilizer (Lv. 3)	An improved version of the Stabilizer (Lv. 2), a backpack attachment that deploys posture-controlling Vernier thrusters when the user centers their balance in order to make it easier to regain equilibrium. This version also regulates the user's speed when descending, allowing you to fall from high places without taking damage, and jump further. The Stabilizer will drain battery when activated. Be sure to keep an eye on your battery levels. The battery will gradually recharge in sunny or cloudy weather.	Chiral Crystals: 200 Resins: 180 Special Alloys: 180	5x4	Reach Connection Level 5 with Mountain Knot City

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Name	Description	Materials	Size	Reward
Grenade Pouch	A pouch that can store a single thrown weapon, protecting it from timefall. Using a grenade pouch saves you having to carry thrown weapons as cargo, clearing space from your backpack and suit.	Resins: 30 Metals: 20	2x1	Complete [Order No. 009]
Utility Pouch	A pouch that can store four blood bags, protecting them from timefall. Using a utility pouch saves you having to carry blood bags individually, clearing space for extra cargo.	Resins: 30 Metals: 20	2x3	Reach Connection Level 3 with the Northern Environmental Observatory
Chiral Antigravity Device	A device that decreases a backpack's overall weight, increasing Sam's cargo carrying capacity. The more antigravity devices you equip, the greater the weight-reduction effect.	Chiral Crystals: 100 Chemicals: 60 Special Alloys: 80	2x2	Reach Connection Level 2 with the Government's Base
Spare Ammo Container	Additional ammunition storage that increases the amount of ammo Sam can carry for all his weapons. Using additional ammo containers will further increase Sam's ammo capacity.	Resins: 30 Metals: 30 Chemicals: 30	4x1	Complete [Order No. 009]
Large Spare Ammo Container Lv1	Additional ammunition storage that significantly increases the amount of ammo Sam can carry for all his weapons. Using additional ammo containers will further increase Sam's ammo capacity.	Resins: 40 Metals: 40 Chemicals: 40	4x3	Reach Connection Level 2 with the Government's Base
Large Spare Ammo Container Lv2			3x3	Reach Connection Level 4 with the Government's Base
Back Protector	Armor that protects Sam's back from gunfire. It will shatter after taking enough damage.	Resins: 60 Ceramics: 60	3x5	Complete [Order No. 009]
Electric Shock Absorber	A device that reduces the amount of damage taken from electrical attacks. The energy from incoming attacks is absorbed and used to recharge Sam's battery.	Chiral Crystals: 80 Metals: 100 Special Alloys: 60	4x3	Reach Connection Level 2 with the Smoke Hill Mine
Solar Generator	A device that uses solar power to charge Sam's battery. It is most effective during daylight hours, and less effective at night or in rain. Equipping multiple generators increases their charging speed.	Resins: 100 Chemicals: 60 Special Alloys: 80	3x2	Reach Connection Level 2 with Rainbow Valley
Mini Extra Battery	A miniaturized version of the additional battery, used to power Sam's fieldwear. It has a small capacity, but can be equipped even when space is limited. Multiple units can be used to provide additional power.	Metals: 60 Ceramics: 30	3x1	Reach Connection Level 3 with Rainbow Valley
Extra Battery Lv1	An additional battery to power Sam's fieldwear. Multiple units can be equipped, increasing Sam's battery capacity and allowing him to use fieldwear like active skeletons for longer.	Metals: 100 Ceramics: 40	5x3	Complete [Order No. 023]
Extra Battery Lv2			5x3	Reach Connection Level 2 with Heartman's Lab
Extra Battery Lv3			5x3	Reach Connection Level 3 with Heartman's Lab
Extra Battery Lv4			4x3	Reach Connection Level 4 with Heartman's Lab

Patches

Added in the Director's Cut, patches are commemorative accessories awarded to Sam either as a token of gratitude for his efforts or upon reaching the maximum connection level with a facility. They are weightless, occupying a 1x1 space, and can be equipped alongside other backpack attachments. While purely cosmetic, patches must still be fabricated, meaning they come with a material cost: in Death Stranding, each patch requires 80 units of resins, whereas in Death Stranding 2, fabrication only costs 5 cc of chiral crystals.

Death Stranding Director's Cut
Name	Patch	Description	Reward
Patch 1: Reverse Trike		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 2: Truck		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Junk Dealer.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Junk Dealer
Patch 3: A-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 4: A+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 5: B-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 6: B+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 7: O-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 8: O+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 9: AB-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 10: AB+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 11: Central Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the wind farm. Donated by Jake Wind in memory of Central Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the wind farm
Patch 12: Capital Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Capital Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Capital Knot City
Patch 13: Port Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Port Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Port Knot City
Patch 14: Lake Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Lake Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Lake Knot City
Patch 15: Middle Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Craftsman. Donated by the Craftsman in memory of Middle Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Craftsman
Patch 16: South Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with South Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with South Knot City
Patch 17: Mountain Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Mountain Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Mountain Knot City
Patch 18: Edge Knot City		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Edge Knot City.	Connect Edge Knot City to the chiral network
Patch 19: UCA - A		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Engineer.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Engineer
Patch 20: UCA - B		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Collector	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Collector
Patch 21: UCA - C		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Spiritualist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Spiritualist
Patch 22: BRIDGES - A		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Weather Station.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Weather Station
Patch 23: BRIDGE - B		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Geologist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Geologist
Patch 24: BRIDGES - C		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Heartman's Lab.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Heartman's Lab
Patch 25: Bridges General Staff		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the distribution center south of Lake Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Distro Center South of Lake Knot City
Patch 26: Corpse Disposal		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the waystation north of Mountain Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Waystation North of Mountain Knot City
Patch 27: Medical		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the distribution center north of Mountain Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Distro Center North of Mountain Knot City
Patch 28: Special Delivery Team		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the waystation west of Capital Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Waystation West of Capital Knot City
Patch 29: Special Security Team		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the distribution center west of Capital Knot City.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Distro Center West of Capital Knot City
Patch 30: Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Veteran Porter.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Veteran Porter
Patch 31: Fragile		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion.	Complete all races at the racetrack
Patch 32: !		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Musician.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Musician
Patch 33: Rain		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Timefall Farmers.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Timefall Farm
Patch 34: Smile		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Cosplayer.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Cosplayer
Patch 35: Ludens		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Ludens Fan.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Ludens Fan
Patch 36: Octopus BT		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Film Director.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Film Director
Patch 37: Monstrous BT		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Photographer.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Photographer
Patch 38: Giant BT		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Paleontologist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Paleontologist
Patch 39: Whale BT		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Evo-Devo Biologist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Evo-Devo Biologist
Patch 40: Higgs		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Peter Englert.	Reach Connection Level 5 with Peter Englert
Patch 41: Handprint		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Chiral Artist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Chiral Artist
Patch 42: Cryptobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Novelist's Son.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Novelist's Son
Patch 43: Golden Toadstool (S)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Elder.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Elder
Patch 44: Golden Toadstool (M)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Doctor.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Doctor
Patch 45: Golden Toadstool (L)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Mountaineer.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Mountaineer
Patch 46: Pathfinder		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the First Prepper.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the First Prepper
Patch 47: Buddy Bot		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Roboticist.	Reach Connection Level 5 with the Roboticist
Patch 48: BB in Pod		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude from the Chiral Artist.	Complete [Order No. 35]
Patch 49: I Love BB		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Received as a token of gratitude for rescuing BB.	Complete [Order No. 70]
Patch 50: Like		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion.	Receive an S-rank on all drills in the firing range
Director's Cut – Digital Deluxe
Patch: Odradek - Attention		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you are passionate about DEATH STRANDING.	-
Patch: Odradek - Caution		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you are passionate about DEATH STRANDING.	-
Patch: Odradek - Danger		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you are passionate about DEATH STRANDING.	-
Patch: Odradek - Emergency		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you are passionate about DEATH STRANDING.	-
Patch: Odradek - Mama		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. Proof that you are passionate about DEATH STRANDING.	-
Patch: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality through the medium of fashion. A symbol of your love for KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS.	-

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Name	Patch	Description	Reward
Patch 1: Ludens		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the F5 East Distribution Center.
Patch 2: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS		A 1x1 backpack patch provided by Drawbridge that allows the wearer to express their individuality. A symbol of affection for KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS.
Patch 3: APAS		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with BPAS.
Patch 4: Drawbridge		A 1x1 backpack patch provided by Drawbridge that allows the wearer to express their individuality. A symbol of faith in Drawbridge.
Patch 5: Fragile Express		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Received as a token of gratitude from the residents of the F7 North Distribution Center.
Patch 6: Bridges (A)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of respect for Bridges.
Patch 7: Bridges (B)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of respect for Bridges.
Patch 8: Bridges (C)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of respect for Bridges.
Patch 9: Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Received as a token of gratitude from the Bokka.
Patch 10: Pizza Atami		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Pizza Chef
Patch 11: Certified Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have completed the Porter Fundamentals Program in VR Training.
Patch 12: Advanced Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have completed 10 drills in the Porter Mastery Program in VR Training with an S rank.
Patch 13: Master Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have completed the Porter Mastery Program in VR Training with an S rank in every drill.
Patch 14: A-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 15: A+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 16: B-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 17: B+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 18: O-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 19: O+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 20: AB-		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 21: AB+		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality, and a symbol of a certain blood type.
Patch 22: Golden Toadstool (S)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Its design depicts a small mushroom.
Patch 23: Golden Toadstool 9M)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Its design depicts a medium-sized mushroom.
Patch 24: Golden Toadstool (L)		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Its design depicts a large mushroom.
Patch 25: Smile		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the C1 South Distribution Center.
Patch 26: !		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Lone Commander.
Patch 27: Love it!		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Data Scientist.
Patch 28: Animal		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Animal Shelter.
Patch 29: Hot Spring		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Heartman's Lab.
Patch 30: American Cryptobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Its design depicts a cryptobiote.
Patch 31: Mexican Cryptobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of Ciudad Nudo del Norte (C1).
Patch 32: Australian Cryptobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Government.
Patch 33: Electrobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of Rainbow Valley.
Patch 34: Chlorobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Dowser.
Patch 35: Necrobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Adventurer.
Patch 36: Chronobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Chronobiologist.
Patch 37: I Love BB		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Musician.
Patch 38: BB in Pod		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Motherhood.
Patch 39: Tentacle in BB Pod		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of East Fort Knot (F4).
Patch 40: Wooden Blocks		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Architect.
Patch 41: Adult Cryptobiote		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you saved Tomorrow.
Patch 42: Porter		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Bokka.
Patch 43: Like		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of Eastern Environmental Observatory.
Patch 44: Handprint		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Tar Therapist.
Patch 45: BT Octopoid		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Received as a token of gratitude from the residents of Terminal Fort Knot (F8).
Patch 46: BT Bestia		Received as a token of gratitude from the residents of the F7 North Distribution Center. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Adventurer.
Patch 47: BT Gigas		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Ghost Hunter.
Patch 48: BT Cetus		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Fisherman.
Patch 49: BT Magniceps		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Artist.
Patch 50: BT Kheir		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Received as a token of gratitude from the Ghost Hunter.
Patch 51: BT Raia		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Phantom Smith.
Patch 52: BT Megalocarcinus		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of Terminal Fort Knot (F8).
Patch 53: Chiral Mammal		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Received as a token of gratitude from the residents of Terminal Fort Knot (F8).
Patch 54: Chiral Rodent		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of Villa Libre.
Patch 55: Chiral Spider		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Metagenomicist.
Patch 56: DHV Magellan		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of South Fort Knot (F6).
Patch 57: Tri-Cruiser		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Former Geophysics Research Lab.
Patch 58: Pickup Off-Roader		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Western Environmental Observatory.
Patch 59: Coffin Board		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Mechanic.
Patch 60: Monobike		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the F7 North Distribution Center.
Patch 61: Monorail		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of West Fort Knot (F1).
Patch 62: Cargo Catapult		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Aeronautical Engineer.
Patch 63: Otter Hood		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Inventor.
Patch 64: Camel Hood		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the Pioneer.
Patch 65: Blood Boomerang		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Northern Environmental Observatory.
Patch 66: Higgs's Guitar		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the Southern Environmental Observatory.
Patch 67: Impossible Shape		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Mr. Impossible.
Patch 68: Rainbow Lorikeet		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with Rainy's Shelter.
Patch 69: Boxing Kangaroos		A 1x1 backpack patch that allows the wearer to express their individuality. Serves as proof that you have reached the maximum connection level with the residents of the F2 South Distribution Center.

Accessories

Accessories are charms or talisman-like items that can be hung from Sam's backpack. They're typically rewarded upon reaching specific connection levels with certain facilities. While their effects aren't always visible, these charms offer passive benefits—such as boosting stamina, reducing fatigue, or subtly influencing environmental conditions like weather. As with other backpack customizations, use of a private room or delivery terminal is required to equip accessories.

Death Stranding
Name	Accessory	Description	Reward
Windmill		A little windmill. BBs are particularly fond of this accessory. It seems to help improve their mood and help prevent them from becoming stressed.	Reach Connection Rank 1 with the Distribution Center South of Lake Knot City.
Weather Talisman		A charm imbued with prayers for safe weather. Said to help keep timefall at bay.	Reach Connection Rank 4 with the Weather Station.
Love Knot		An accessory decorated with two stars joined together. It is said to strengthen and deepen the connection between porters, and wearing it on your backpack may well increase the number of Likes you receive from others.	Reach Connection Rank 1 with the Spiritualist.
One Dollar Coin		An accessory decorated with a dollar coin. Dating from before the Death Stranding, it was a charm said to bring its wearer wealth. It's hard to say whether the two things are related, but it also has the effect of increasing your chances of finding chiral crystals.	Deliver any lost cargo to the Spiritualist.
Bell		A bell-shaped accessory. It was apparently used to ward off evil in the pre-Stranding period. Nowadays, it is rumored to have some kind of effect against BTs...	Reach Connection Rank 1 with the Novelist's Son.
Cryptobiote		An accessory decorated with a cryptobiote. Wear one of these, and cryptobiotes will be less likely to flee, perhaps due to seeing you as a friendly presence.	Reach Connection Rank 4 with Heartman's Lab.
Monster Energy Drink		An accessory which boosts the wearer's energy levels, granting increased Stamina.	Reach Connection Rank 3 with the First Prepper.
Porter		Said to symbolize the bonds that bind all porters. Curiously, looking at the map while wearing it is said to give one an inkling of where other porters might be.	Reach Connection Rank 3 with the Veteran Porter.
Director's Cut
Bridges Energy Drink		An accessory which boosts the wearer's energy levels, granting increased Stamina.	Reach Connection Rank 3 with the First Prepper.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Name	Accessory	Description	Reward	Note

Backpack covers

Covers are large sheets of timefall-resistant material that attach to the inside frame of Sam's backpack. As the name suggests, they act as a protective layer, shielding cargo stored within the backpack from timefall exposure. However, it is important to note that covers do not protect items stacked on top of the backpack—any external cargo remains fully exposed to the elements.

Death Stranding
Name	Description	Materials	Reward
Backpack Cover (Lv. 1)	A protective cover for the backpack that protects cargo carried on the back from timefall, and prevents it from falling off when under attack. The cover itself will deteriorate when exposed to timefall. If it is destroyed, it will no longer be effective.	Chiral Crystal: 210 Resins: 160	Reach Connection Level 2 with the Collector
Backpack Cover (Lv. 2)	An improved version of the Backpack Cover (Lv. 1), boasting increased durability. This disposable cover protects cargo carried on the back from timefall, and prevents it from falling off when under attack. The cover itself will deteriorate when exposed to timefall. If it is destroyed, it will no longer be effective.	Chiral Crystals: 320 Resins: 160	Reach Connection Level 4 with the Collector

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Name	Description	Materials	Reward

Suit color schemes

While not accessible until after completing the main story of Death Stranding, Sam's standard-issue Bridges suit can be recolored. Suit customization is handled through the same menu as sunglasses and cap customization. Once the feature is unlocked, all available suit colors are immediately accessible. Owners of the Director's Cut also gain two exclusive color schemes: silver and gold. In Death Stranding 2, suit customization has been greatly expanded and is available much earlier in the game. DS2 introduces suits with printed designs that serve practical purposes, such as camouflage. Among these suits is the porter suit, a basic suit that can be recolored. Unlike in DS1, the suit color palette is not unique, and is shared across all customizable items. As with other customization options, suits can only be recolored in private rooms or at delivery terminals.

Death Stranding
Color	Note
SDT Blue	Standard color for Bridges' SDT division.
CDT Orange	Standard color for Bridges' CDT division.
Medic Red	Standard color for Bridges' Medical team.
Security Black	Standard color for Bridges' SST division.
Engineer Ivory	Standard color of the coveralls worn by Bridges engineers.
Porter White	Standard porter suit color.
MULE Brown	Inspired by the color palettes of various MULE teams.
MULE Purple
MULE Yellow
MULE Violet
MULE Red
MULE Gray
Terrorist Green	Inspired by the color palette of the terrorists.
Fragile Blue	Inspired by the color palette of Fragile Express.
BB Pink	Inspired by Sam's BB.
Director's Cut
Silver	-
Gold	-

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Color	Facility	Connection Level
Navy Blue	Artist	2
Volcano Orange
Desert Pink	Artist	3
Ghost Green
Express Purple	Artist	4
Signal Green
Sandy Tan	Artist	5
Rose Pink
Lightning Blue	Terminal Fort Knot	3
Emergency Yellow	Tar Therapist	4
Rainbow Purple	F7 North Distribution Center	4
Grass Green	South Fort Knot	4
Blood Red	Southern Environmental Observatory	3
Omnireflector	Mr. Impossible	1
Chiral Gold	Mr. Impossible	2

Vehicle customization

Color schemes

In Death Stranding, vehicle color schemes are unlocked by raising the connection level with the distribution center south of Lake Knot City. Once unlocked, colors can be applied through the Garage menu at any delivery terminal. In Death Stranding 2, vehicle color schemes are unlocked alongside those for suits, accessories, and the backpack. As in DS1, vehicle colors are customized through the Garage menu.

Death Stranding
Color	Facility	Connection Level
Olive Drab	Distribution Center South of Lake Knot City	3
Navy Blue
Wolf Gray
Stealth Black
Bridges Orange
Blood Red
Signal Green
Prismatic Purple
Emergency Yellow	Distribution Center South of Lake Knot City	4
Sandy Tan
Coyote Brown
Express Purple
Cool Blue
Snow White
Rose Pink
Grass Green	Distribution Center South of Lake Knot City	5
Mars Red
Desert Pink
Ghost Green
Lightning Blue
Bright Yellow
Volcano Orange
Chiral Gold	Chiral Artist's Studio	4
Omnireflector	Veteran Porter	1

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Color	Facility	Connection Level
Navy Blue	Artist	2
Volcano Orange
Desert Pink	Artist	3
Ghost Green
Express Purple	Artist	4
Signal Green
Sandy Tan	Artist	5
Rose Pink
Lightning Blue	Terminal Fort Knot	3
Emergency Yellow	Tar Therapist	4
Rainbow Purple	F7 North Distribution Center	4
Grass Green	South Fort Knot	4
Blood Red	Southern Environmental Observatory	3
Omnireflector	Mr. Impossible	1
Chiral Gold	Mr. Impossible	2

BB Pod color schemes

Added in the Director's Cut, the BB pod can be customized with additional colors and designs. This feature, along with a selection of basic colors, is unlocked by completing [Order No. 78]. To customize the pod, enter a private room, choose Check on BB, and select the new customization option. In Death Stranding 2, the feature returns, unlocked by raising the connection level of the Motherhood. As with most customization options, the BB pod can be modified in a private room or at a delivery terminal.

Death Stranding
Color	Pod	Reward
Snow White		Complete [Order No. 78]
Wolf Gray
Olive Drab
Stealth Black
Mars Red
Emergency Yellow
Grass Green
Cool Blue
Express Purple
Desert Pink
Coyote Brown
Sandy Tan
Bridges Orange
Navy Blue
Blood Red
Volcanic Orange
Bright Yellow
Ghost Green
Signal Green
Lightning Blue
Prismatic Purple
Rose Pink
Omnireflector
Chiral Gold
Carbon Fiber
Wood Grain		Complete [Order No. 79]
Iridescent
Check
Stickers
Leather

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Color	Pod	Reward
Navy Blue		Reach Connection Level 2 with the Motherhood
Volcano Orange
Desert Pink
Ghost Green
Express Purple
Signal Green
Sandy Tan
Rose Pink
Lightning Blue
Emergency Yellow
Rainbow Purple
Grass Green
Blood Red
Omnireflector
Chiral Gold
Check
Stickers
Leather
Wood Grain
Iridescent
Carbon

Notes

• In Death Stranding 2, color scheme data is universal for anything customizable. Meaning that once the data is made available, it becomes usable across every category: suits, accessories, vehicles, etc.

Trivia

• The windmill accessory is very similar to the toy used by Mama to soothe her baby.
• The weather talisman resembles a teru teru bōzu, a traditional and popular handmade doll created in Japan to ward off rain and bring fine weather.
• The love knot accessory is very similar to the icon used for the Bridge Links menu.
• The Monster Energy accessory was accessible in the original version of Death Stranding, but following the release of the Director's Cut, presumably because the brand deal had ended, it was replaced with the Bridges Energy accessory.