Death Stranding: How to Scan for Cargo & Objectives

In Hideo Kojima’s latest game Death Stranding, it can be tough to keep track of every objective and piece of cargo available to you. Fortunately, there is a way to see where they all are at once, which is why we’re here with a guide on how to scan for cargo and objectives.

How to Scan for Cargo and Objectives in Death Stranding

At any time when you’re out in Death Stranding’s open world, you can press R1 to scan your surroundings.

Doing so will highlight any cargo in the surrounding area which you can carry or interact with, displaying a tag above them to show you where to go to reach them.

Likewise, it’ll display any objectives you currently have to complete, showing you where you need to go next to advance the story or complete a side quest.

When You Should Scan for Cargo and Objectives

This can be especially useful when you’re out in Death Stranding’s open world. Not only is the game fairly massive and sprawling in and of itself, but certain areas can be hard to navigate and keep your bearings in during the initial hours of the game, and even in later sections should you be in a new region for the first time.

As such, scanning for cargo and objectives can save you plenty of headaches from backtracking and heading in the wrong direction. As such, it should be used regularly to keep yourself on track and progressing through the game smoothly.

Hopefully, this cleared up how to scan for cargo and objectives. For more on all things Death Stranding, check out our guide wiki for plenty more tips, tricks, and info.

Likewise, be sure to check out guides on some of the game’s hottest topics and frequently asked questions, like whether or not there are cheats you can use and how you can change the game’s difficulty.