Food is an essential element in Death Stranding because it is used to fuel the main character, Sam. Sam needs it to regain the health that he might lose quickly on his journey. As a Porter there are a lot of dangerous situations, such as taking a bad fall, encountering MULEs or even BTs. Here's how players can find food and cryptobiota in Death Stranding.
How to find food and cryptobiota in Death Stranding
The concept of food in the game is a bit strange. Players will not be able to find an ATM or speak to another person to receive one. Instead, they'll have to rely on their foraging to find little ants filled with what appear to be floating insect-like creatures. These are what Sam will feed and use to keep his tummy warm on his trip.
Fortunately, you only have to worry about food when you are losing your health. While you don't always need to keep it at 100%, it's best to make sure Sam has enough blood because otherwise he could be suffering from anemia. This effect occurs in a person who has too little blood in their system, causing them to sway and sway and their movement unreliable. For those looking to make deliveries to other people, it is wise to make sure they are stable.
To locate the interesting creatures, the cryptobiota, players must use their ordradek to scan the immediate area in front of them. The scanner turns off for 100 yards, so there is a lot of ground to cover no matter which direction you are heading. When you locate a small cryptobiotic den, you will see a small icon resembling a larva in front of you. Go to the location, and you should find this red, almost coral-like structure resting somewhere. Approach and you should receive a quick message after eating the contents. Sam would have to grab it pretty quickly, swallow it up with a small amount of protest, and recover some of his health.
It's not an ideal system for eating, but Sam's health is improving and he doesn't complain of being hungry. You cannot argue with the results.
Food isn't the only thing players need to worry about on their Death Stranding journey. You also need to keep the load balanced, keep your stamina bar full, fill your canteen and recharge your batteries. We have guides for all of these topics, and more.
