Are you curious about photo mode in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? This feature can be seen in various games, though Death Stranding 2 happens to have a full suite that's sure to surprise fans. We take a look at various functions and tidbits to help you capture those perfect moments.
Photo mode can be activated by pressing the left-hand side of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's touchpad. (The right-hand side of the touch pad causes your character, Sam, to call out or do a thumbs-up emote.)
Note: Photo mode and its full suite of options can be used during regular gameplay activities. You may also use it during cutscenes, albeit with limited functionality.
Photo mode in Death Stranding 2 has a slew of options for you to check out. These include the following menus/panels:
Certain characters can have their poses and expressions altered via photo mode in Death Stranding 2:
You can change each character's respective eyeline--i.e. if they're facing the camera or not. In Sam's case, you can also have his body face the direction of the camera. These allow you to create images that appear more dynamic or flashy.
There's even a tab that lets you tweak lighting options. Here's the gist:
Since there are three light sources that you can toggle on, you can experiment on different placements and color combinations to come up with tense and atmospheric scenes.
If you're happy with what you see before you, then you can save that image:
That does it for our guide on how to use photo mode in Death Stranding 2. We hope you utilize this feature as much as possible to capture unforgettable instances in the game.
Humanity yearns to be interconnected once more, and it's up to you to deliver the goods. If you need more help, then we've got you covered in our Death Stranding 2 guides hub.
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