Death Stranding 2 puts you back in Sam’s boots, but with a familiar challenge: limited carry capacity. Once you pack the essentials—climbing gear, PCC, blood bags, grenades, and weapons, space gets tight fast. Knowing how to increase your carry capacity is crucial if you want to haul more and stay ready for whatever this strange world throws at you.
Carrying more cargo means more power in your hands. You can stock up on crafting materials, supplies, and weapons to deal with BTs and bandits . Here’s a rundown on how to stretch your load limits.
- Level up Sam’s carrying capacity stat by hauling cargo long distances
- Craft and attach Chiral Antigravity Devices to your backpack
- Equip an exosuit like the Battle Skeleton
- Build a Floating Carrier to follow you around
- Use vehicles to store and transport extra cargo
- Collect Chiral Crystals to reduce your carried weight
The simplest method is to improve your carrying capacity stat. Dragging heavy loads over time boosts this stat naturally. Level two grants +10kg, level three +15kg, level four +20kg, and level five a hefty +30kg. Not instant, but it adds up as you trek.
Unlock Chiral Antigravity Devices by reaching level two connection with Old Oz at The Government’s Base in Australia. These devices are a quick way to boost capacity; you can attach up to six on your backpack, stacking their effect. But watch out—they take up upgrade slots and cost Chiral Crystals, which are also handy for reducing overall weight. You’ll find these crystals on gold plants scattered while exploring or by showering to wash them off Sam’s body.
Exosuits like the Battle Skeleton, unlocked after liberating the Western Environmental Observatory from brigands in mission ten, add 60kg of carry capacity and help in combat. However, wearing it means you can’t attach boxes to its legs, so it’s a trade-off.
Floating Carriers, earned from West Fort Knot in Chapter 3, act as cargo platforms trailing behind you, adding to your haul. Vehicles also let you store cargo for easier delivery, which can be a lifesaver when your backpack’s overflowing.
Even with these tricks, managing cargo can get tricky. Here are some tips:
- Don’t pick up every item you see. Prioritize essentials.
- Use the cargo management menu’s auto-sort feature to balance your load.
- Drop used items like grenades and blood bags to free space.
- If your load looks unstable, offload your backpack, equip the Strand rope, and tie down cargo for better stability.
