How To Use Photo Mode In Death Stranding 2

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As a gaming enthusiast diving into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, I must admit I’m thrilled about the photo mode! You might have come across this feature in other games, but let me tell you, Death Stranding 2 takes it to another level. It’s packed with a wealth of functions that are bound to leave fans amazed. I’ll share some insights on different features and tips to help you snap those unforgettable moments!

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How to use photo mode in Death Stranding 2

You can activate the photo mode on your PlayStation 5 by tapping the left portion of the DualSense controller’s touchpad. On the other hand, pressing the right side will make your character, Sam, either shout or perform a thumbs-up gesture.

Remark: You can utilize the Photo mode and all its features while engaged in normal gameplay. However, please note that during cutscenes, the functionalities will be somewhat restricted.

Camera angles, filters, and frames

In Death Stranding 2, the Photo Mode offers numerous customization options for your exploration. Among these are various menus and panels, such as:

1. Camera settings panel
2. Filters and effects menu
3. Framing and composition tools
4. Character poses selection
5. Background and environment adjustments
6. Save and share options

  • Game – Lets you show the UI, player signs/notifications, and Odradek scan icons.
  • Camera – Lets you set the camera’s tilt, focus, and depth of field.
  • Brightness/Filter – Make changes to exposure and contrast, as well as apply color filters–i.e. grayscale, sepia, dynamic, and so on.
  • Lens Effect – Calibrate effects like vignette, lens distortion, chromatic aberration, and more.
  • Frames – Add background frames and logos, such as the game’s title. This is perfect if you want to create an image that looks like a promotional poster.

Character poses and expressions

In Death Stranding 2, certain characters’ poses and facial expressions can be modified using the photo mode feature.

  • Sam has his own panel, wherein you can alter his pose and expression–i.e. smiling, winking, angry, and more.
  • NPCs like Lou and Dollman have their own options, too.

You can adjust each character’s line of sight, which means deciding whether they are looking directly at the camera or away from it. For example, in Sam’s case, you could also make his entire body face the camera. This allows for creating images that seem more lively or dramatic.

Lighting options

There’s even a tab that lets you tweak lighting options. Here’s the gist:

  • You can have up to three light sources. Their positions and angles can be changed by moving the left and right thumbsticks.
  • It’s possible to configure each light source’s intensity, hue, spread, softness, and saturation. For instance, if you want white lighting only, then you have to lower the saturation significantly.

As a enthusiast, I find it fascinating to play around with the three adjustable lights at my disposal. By tweaking their positions and color schemes, I’m able to create suspenseful and moody environments that truly set the scene!

Wallpaper-style images

If you’re happy with what you see before you, then you can save that image:

  • Pressing the Share button simply saves the image to your PS5’s storage.
  • Pressing the X button saves the image to your personal database. This can be accessed via the SSS menu or in a private room, where you could set the picture as your wallpaper.

In conclusion, let’s wrap up our tutorial on employing the photo mode within Death Stranding 2. We truly encourage you to make full use of this function to immortalize extraordinary moments during your gaming experience.

People long to reconnect as one again, and it falls on your shoulders to make that happen. Should you require additional assistance, our Death Stranding 2 guide collection is here for you.

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2025-06-26 07:10