Early Save Game - Episode 2 Amelie - Start

⭐ — (14 endorsements) 📥 1,250 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 8/2/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Caine150 · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/2/2024 📅 Created: 8/2/2024
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 26 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This save game contains the basics with nothing additional and starts you off at the beginning of Chapter 2. I wanted a save game that skipped some of the beginning intro sequences and got me right into the meat of the game

Credits to sdGame1 for the below how to on utilizing this save and any other save games

IMPORTANT: In order to implement this save you will need to temporarily disable Death Stranding's save corruption check with the Hex Editor. Once you have entered the save and made your own save, you will be able to turn the check back on.
  • []To know how to do it, follow the instructions:

  • []Open <path-to-game> \ds.exe or <path-to-game> \DeathStranding.exe in a hex editor (e.g. HxD).

    []Search for 75 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D as hex.

    []Replace it with EB 05 41 C6 46 3A 11 48 8D 8D to bypass the checks.

    []Save the changes.

    []Launch Death Stranding and load the game.

    Save location directory:

    Steam - C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\<user-id>

    Epic Games -  C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\LocalLow\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding\<user-id>

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A simple save game file that places players at the start of Episode 2, Chapter 2, skipping the first chapter. With 14 endorsements and 1,250 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want to jump straight into the second episode without replaying the opening.

✨ Key Features

Starts the game at the beginning of Episode 2, Chapter 2
Simple save file installation
Lightweight utility with no additional files required

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Perfect for players who want to skip the first chapter and jump straight into Episode 2
  • Tiny download (1,250 downloads) — quick to grab and install
  • No complex setup — just drop the save file into your save folder

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 14 endorsements — small community, so limited feedback on compatibility
  • No instructions provided by the author — you'll need to know where your save files go
  • Last updated in August 2024 — may not work with future game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who've already completed Episode 1 and want to start Episode 2 without replaying the intro. Also useful for testing mods or experimenting with different choices. Skip if you're a first-time player — you'll miss the story setup.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Locate your save game folder — usually in Documents or the game's install directory — and back up any existing saves before replacing.
  • If the save doesn't appear in-game, check that the file name matches the game's save naming convention.
  • This save is for Episode 2 only — make sure you're on the correct episode before loading.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Deathstranding Mods
Author
Caine150
Version
1.0
Downloads
1,250
Endorsements
14
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
8/2/2024
Updated
8/2/2024

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