Death Stranding 2: Time Loop?! You Won’t Believe What We Found!

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Summary

  • Fans have to rely on trailers for info on Death Stranding 2, leaving many questions unanswered.
  • Sam and Lou appear in different forms, hinting at a potential time loop story in the game.
  • Different appearances of characters in trailers may indicate a deeper narrative about repetition and cycles in Death Stranding 2.

The enigma swirling around the narrative of “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” continues to deepen, and it’s likely that this mystery will persist until the final moments before the game’s credits unfurl following its launch in June. Much like its predecessor, “Death Stranding,” which gradually unveiled its story and lore up until its finale, “Death Stranding 2” seems poised to reserve its most significant revelations for last. Given the intrigue enshrouding its plot, there remains ample space for speculation, such as the theory that “Death Stranding 2” could be trapped in a perpetual time loop.

Fans of “Death Stranding 2” have only the trailers for information so far, yet despite their lengthy duration, they still leave many questions unanswered. Given the surreal nature of the first game and Hideo Kojima’s knack for the unusual, “Death Stranding 2” could be taking various unexpected paths. One such speculated path is a theory revolving around a time loop, which appears to have some substantial support in both of the trailers, based on their content.

Death Stranding 2 Might Be Stuck in a Time Loop

Sam and Lou Have Both Appeared in Different Forms in DS2’s Trailers

Fans of Death Stranding noticed a significant change in Sam’s appearance after the reveal of Death Stranding 2 at the 2022 Game Awards. Initially shown with white hair, an older complexion, looking weary and emotionally drained, he now appears closer to his original game age, with darker hair and a younger complexion in recent trailers. Interestingly, Sam’s appearance in the 2024 State of Play trailer differs from the pre-order trailer, where both Sam and Fragile appear completely grayed out, suggesting an older and possibly more worn-out version of the characters.

As a dedicated gamer, even after watching the lengthy trailers for Death Stranding 2, I’m left with an abundance of unanswered queries swirling in my mind.

In the upcoming game Death Stranding 2, both Sam and his BB (Bridge Baby) from the original game, named Lou, have been represented differently. During the 2022 reveal trailer for Death Stranding 2, Sam is seen holding a pod and calling out to Lou, followed by what seems to be a Beached Thing (BT) emerging from within the pod. Throughout the rest of the trailer, as well as in pre-order trailers and State of Play trailers, Lou appears as a toddler. This suggests that, similar to Sam, Lou may have experienced some transformations in her form and age within Death Stranding 2.

Sam and Lou’s Different Forms and Appearances Could Be Indicative of a Time Loop

If the events seen so far in Death Stranding 2 aren’t hinting at a concealed multiverse, then the differences in age and appearance between Sam and Lou could point towards a time loop scenario. For instance, Sam has shown up both younger and older throughout the game, and his grayish form in the State of Play trailer for Death Stranding 2 suggests he might be on the Beach yet somehow coexisting with the living world simultaneously. Similarly, inconsistencies in Lou’s age and appearance imply a similar phenomenon – unless, of course, Sam was merely hallucinating when he witnessed Lou transforming into a BT, as he did in the original game.

In the pre-order discussion for Death Stranding 2, Sam seems to suggest a possible solitary confinement scenario when he questions, “Have I been alone all this time?

If it’s true that “Death Stranding 2” is stuck in a loop, then each instance where players retrace their steps could hold greater significance than initially perceived. The distinct visual styles of Sam and Lou may not just be for aesthetic reasons given Hideo Kojima’s history, but rather indicators of an endless cycle. Kojima has a knack for merging narrative with metaphor, so if “Death Stranding 2” is a Möbius strip presented as a journey, the critical story points might revolve around how many times Sam has been there previously, rather than his final destination.

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2025-05-04 13:34