Death Stranding 2 Music Player Explained

Death Stranding 2 Music Player allows you to curate playlists from music in your collection and play them when you want. The item isn’t available from the start, though, and will only be unlocked sometime in Episode 3. The item was one of the most requested features back when DS1 came out, especially considering the soundtracks involved with the game. With DS2 also boasting plenty of beautiful music, it’s great that we finally get access to a music player to accompany us on deliveries. 

This guide notes down when you unlock the Music Player in Death Stranding 2, the different controls, and other relevant information.

Death Stranding 2: How To Unlock And Use Music Player

How To Open The Music Player In Death Stranding 2

The Music Player unlocks in Death Stranding 2 once you reach the Musician for the first time and bring him onto the chiral network. The associated mission is Destroy the Communications Disruptor and Deliver the Mysterious Recording to the Musician. 

To open the Music Player in DS2, follow these steps:

• Press Options button to bring up the Ring Terminal.
• Press left on D-pad to access Ring Menu.
• Scroll to Music Player and click on it.

How To Use The Music Player In Death Stranding 2 And Create Playlists

To use the Music Player in Death Stranding 2, you will have to create a Playlist by choosing songs available on the left-hand side of the screen. You unlock new songs as you progress in your playthrough. The Music Player only works in areas connected to the chiral network. It will also not play during threats or when there’s high chiral density.

All Death Stranding 2 Music Player Controls

The DS2 Music Player has all the basic options like tweaking the volume, shuffle/repeat option, and more. The controls are as follows:

• Square: Play/Pause
• X: Add to/Remove from Playlist
• Triangle: Shuffle/Repeat
• Circle: Back
• L2/R2: Decrease/Increase volume
• L1/R1: Rewind/fast-forward
• L3: Go to current song
• R3: Cycle Playlist
• Touchpad: Listen to sample

Once you have started a playlist, you can hit Circle to go back to what you were doing in-game. The songs will continue to play even as you step out for your next delivery or adventure. The game will pause the music in certain sections, story beats, and natural events like gate quakes.

Who Is The Musician In Death Stranding 2?

Gen Hoshino is described as “a reclusive musician of unrivaled talent and exceptionally astute hearing”. He reportedly traveled around North America, living a nomadic life and playing music. The Corpus describes his songs as “inspirational, giving people the courage to live after the Death Stranding”. 

He then came to Australia through the Mexico Plate Gate and became isolated in his prepper shelter. Although he was living alone, he still kept on creating music. With Sam inducting him to the chiral network, he can now share his music with the world – “a small step on the road to humanity’s revival”.   

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