In contrast to the widely recognized Usada Pekora, who becomes accessible through the main storyline in Death Stranding 2, players can discover a selection of hidden facilities and preppers. Among these elusive characters is the Artist, located in the game’s opening area of Mexico.
Finding the Artist requires a commitment to exploration; however, once connected to the Chiral Network, she offers several cosmetic rewards that will appeal to players who appreciate customization options. In this guide, I will outline her location, the unlocking process, and the various rewards she presents as you enhance your connection with her over five levels in Death Stranding 2.
How to Locate and Unlock the Artist
The Artist’s facility is situated to the north of the C1 South Distribution Center, nestled in an elevated mountainous region, as highlighted in the images provided.
If you’ve previously unlocked the Bokka, then finding the Artist should be relatively straightforward due to their proximity.
For a smoother journey, I highly recommend using the tricruiser bike, which can greatly simplify the trip to her location.
Although the path is clear, reaching the Artist’s bunker involves ascending a steep slope. If you decide to go on foot, be prepared for a challenging climb without the aid of a vehicle or zipline.
If your goal is to optimize your connection with her, consider delivering only a small piece of lost cargo initially. Once she is online with the Chiral Network, return for the rest of the cargo to facilitate quicker connection level progression.
Unlocking the Artist entails locating and returning lost cargo to her facility. While these lost cargo locations can vary by player, I found several near the Former Geophysics Research Lab and along the steep path to her bunker.
In general, scanning for lost cargo in the area surrounding her facility should reveal numerous opportunities, making the search significantly less cumbersome than it was in the first game, where hidden preppers often posed a much greater challenge to find.
Rewards for Connection Levels
Once you successfully connect the Artist, also known as Lauren Tsai, to the Chiral Network, you can undertake deliveries for her throughout the region and accept missions from other facilities as well.
The table below outlines the rewards you can earn at each of her connection levels, which primarily comprise various new color options for your customization needs.
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Connection Level |
Rewards |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Level 4 |
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Level 5 |
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