The Ultimate Revelation: Death Stranding 2's Next Trailer Holds the Key to Unveiling the Mystery

The lack of updates and absence from this year's PlayStation Showcase have raised questions about Death Stranding 2. Fans are eager for clarification on specific details, such as the age difference between Sam and Fragile in the teaser. Rumors of a second PlayStation Showcase suggest that Death Stranding 2 may be one of the featured games to satisfy fans' desire for news. However, the enigmatic and abstract nature of Kojima's style in the teaser has generated numerous unanswered questions that need to be addressed. While some details may remain mysterious until players can experience the game themselves, one particular aspect of the teaser seems to lack coherence and relevance to the storyline. Fans are uncertain whether Death Stranding 2 will be a sequel, a prequel, or a combination of both, as a visibly younger Fragile is seen alongside an older Sam. Considering Kojima's penchant for defying expectations, comparing "Old Man Sam" to Solid Snake may not be the most suitable approach. Thus, the next trailer for Death Stranding 2 must provide the audience with more substantial information.

Sam Got Exposed to Timefall Just Like Fragile?

Sam's apparent aging compared to Fragile could be attributed to their exposure to Timefall in Death Stranding. In the teaser trailer, both characters are shown together, implying that Fragile was forcefully exposed to Timefall by Higgs. Therefore, it is possible that Sam's aging is a result of prolonged unprotected exposure to Timefall.

This shift in Death Stranding 2's approach to Timefall is significant. Previously, Timefall was mainly depicted as a weather condition that damaged the player's cargo, necessitating strategies to cope with, avoid, or wait out its effects. If Sam's potential exposure to Timefall is explored in the game, it could delve into the true origins of Timefall, its actual effects, and its implications for the post-stranding world. Furthermore, if Death Stranding 2 is a direct sequel, the presence of Timefall, tar, and DOOMS in the teaser could indicate a return to the Beach, further developing the game's story.

Death Stranding 2 Might Explore Time?

However, Sam's age may suggest the possibility of time travel in Death Stranding 2, considering the existing lore surrounding the Beaches and Chiral Network. One intriguing possibility is that Fragile, being younger than Sam, might have encountered an older version of him without being exposed to Timefall, thus setting the stage for Fragile's backstory. The implications of this time travel element are still unclear and could lead to various scenarios, such as exploring beyond the Last Stranding or even preventing it altogether.

These are crucial aspects that should be explored in Death Stranding 2's upcoming trailer. Unfortunately, the current information about the game is as vague as its predecessor, only confirming the return of familiar faces and introducing new additions to Kojima's esteemed cast, like Elle Fanning. Ideally, the next trailer should provide more explicit hints about Death Stranding 2, specifically addressing the significant age difference between Sam and Fragile.

Death Stranding 2 is currently in development.