Death Stranding Director's Cut is an updated version of the game that was released alongside the PS5 port. This edition of Death Stranding features many new technical improvements, gameplay mechanics, game modes, cosmetics, equipment, and more. Death Stranding Director's Cut is filled with different genres and tones like sci-fi, horror, and action, but it is primarily a game about making deliveries.
This means that vehicular travel plays an important role in how the player chooses to interact with the game. With the Director's Cut adding another transport vehicle to Sam's roster, hopefully, players can take a look at which machine is best for their needs.
5 The Cicada PHI
The Cicada PHI is a truck that is basically the same as the Cicada MC 2000 also featured in the game. It is a large, four-wheeled cargo truck capable of carrying huge amounts of materials. What separates this from the MC 2000 version is that this truck is exclusively used by MULES and terrorists.
This means that it's not possible for Sam to store or customize them. These vehicles are only found in enemy camps and will rarely be used by players. Since it's not possible to fabricate them, repair them, or store them, the Cicada PHI is most likely the worst vehicle in Death Stranding.
4 The Floating Carrier
The Floating Carrier is not a vehicle in the traditional sense, but it is something Sam can ride to cross terrain. It is a small carrying device that is attached to Sam's backpack by a cord and uses chiral crystals to float above the ground. Sam can use this to carry lots of different materials across a variety of terrain.
What's special about The Floating Carrier, though, is how when it is empty it can also be ridden by Sam himself. Sam can use his feet to create momentum, but it is best used to gain speed by traveling down large hills or mountains. Maybe not the safest way to traverse a mountain, but it certainly makes for the most fun way. Unfortunately, The Floating Carrier crashes very easily and costs chiral crystals to use, so perhaps Sam should choose a more practical vehicle.
3 The Roadster
The Roadster is the new vehicle that was added to Death Stranding as part of the Director's Cut. It is unlocked after constructing the newly added racetrack structure. The racetrack allows Sam to test the speed of all his vehicles and offers a fun new way to play the game. The Roadster is a car specifically designed for use on the track. Its high speed, stylish design, and compact size make it perfect for racing. Sadly, this also means this vehicle is not very practical off-road.
Since the majority of Death Stranding's terrain is bumpy, wet, and unsafe, The Roadster isn't worth using until Sam has completed building the highway systems across the map. Of course, this means that players most likely won't be using The Roadster until the late game which is why it is arguably not very useful. This is especially so since it also can't carry much cargo.
2 The Cicada MC 2000
The Cicada MC 2000 is the other cargo truck in Death Stranding that players will see frequently. It becomes available for fabrication after reaching the Distribution Center South of Lake Knot City and completing order number 35. The Cicada MC 2000 is capable of carrying more cargo than any other vehicle or equipment in the game, making it one of the more important transport options at the player's disposal.
Like the other vehicles, this option is powered by batteries, so players will have to construct generators to continuously use them. Its massive size makes the MC 2000 not very useful when it comes to traveling across diverse terrain. It also has poor steering and speed. The best way to use this truck is for large late-game deliveries along the highways Sam has constructed.
1 The Reverse Trike
The Reverse Trike is likely the most useful vehicle in Death Stranding Director's Cut, and it will be the one that the majority of players will spend the most time on. It is found very early in the campaign at the Distribution Center West of Capital Knot City. As Sam progresses through the story he will be able to fabricate Reverse Trikes and even modify them into other versions. The Long Range Trike adds another battery pack to the trike in order to increase its battery life.
The Defensive Trike adds some plating to protect from enemy weapons and equipment. Both of these upgrades sacrifice some room for materials, however. The Reverse Trike is capable of traversing most of the terrain throughout the game and has good steering capabilities and great speed. This makes it arguably the best vehicle available in Death Stranding Director's Cut.
Death Stranding Director's Cut is available now on PS5 and PC. The vanilla version is also available on PS4.