Unanswered Questions After Death Stranding 2’s Ending

To keep from accidentally encountering major plot reveals about Death Stranding 2, it’s highly recommended that you exercise extreme care and steer clear of any questions that disclose the ending, as they are all filled with significant spoilers.

Intriguingly, Death Stranding 2 concludes with a grand finale, leaving numerous puzzles about its ending and potential sequels unsolved. As various plotlines and characters reach their culmination, it’s only to be expected that there will be elements of curiosity and perplexity when the final credits appear. So, what are some of the most pressing enigmas surrounding Death Stranding 2?

After the ending, many gamers may have questions regarding the potential continuation of the series or unanswered mysteries. For those curious about the future of Death Stranding, here are some thought-provoking questions to consider.

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7. What Happens with APAS?

Does the Threat of AI Remain?

In the sequel of “Death Stranding,” a recurring idea is the potential perils of artificial intelligence, particularly when left uncontrolled, it can absorb everything. The advancements in Porters’ roles, replaced by AI and APAS systems for hazardous expeditions to prevent voidouts, highlight this danger. However, when the President is exposed as an AI, it underscores the vital role of human relationships more than ever before.

APAS was born from a unification of countless souls linking their beaches to the Chiral Network, creating a collective consciousness. Their purpose was to protect humanity by eliminating the need for physical bodies except for safety and shelters, thereby limiting mobility and freedom.

Despite Die-Hardman’s efforts to thwart APAS plans with his own Q-pid, it appears that APAS still exerts some control due to certain preppers being deceased without their knowledge. Additionally, bots seem to deliver packages across Australia as time progresses, hinting at the passage of time and the march of “Tomorrow.

6. How was Stillbaby Syndrome Cured?

Rainy Manages to Have Her Child, But How?

One significant sorrow in the game Death Stranding involves the condition known as Stillbaby Syndrome, where mothers remain perpetually seven months pregnant. The babies are not deceased but are stuck in a temporal stasis, failing to advance any further. Despite numerous efforts to cure Stillbaby Syndrome, it appears that by the time the world manages to link Australia with the Chiral Network, this condition has been resolved, as depicted when Tomorrow is shown holding a Polaroid picture of her newborn. Was Stillbaby Syndrome perhaps due to the Chiral Network’s strengthening over time or simply advanced technology?

5. Is Fragile a Ghost?

Does Fragile Endlessly Wander the Realm of the Dead?

In a desperate attempt to harm both Fragile and Lou, Higgs fired at Fragile, splitting her into two entities – Ka and Ha. Fragile’s extraordinary ability allowed Lou to be transported to the realm of the deceased, guarded by Neil in Nirvana. Unfortunately, this separation meant that Fragile herself was already deceased, lingering only briefly in her physical form to accompany Sam for a short while longer.

As she took her final breath, Fragile conveyed a heartfelt message to Sam: “You will never be alone, and death shall not tear us apart.” With that, it seemed as though Fragile disappeared, evident in her Beach manifestation. However, one cannot help but wonder if a part of Fragile continues to exist, incapable of engaging with the real world directly.

4. Is Higgs Finally Dead?

This Wouldn’t Be the First Time He’s Cheated Death

In a nod to Hideo Kojima’s penchant for recurring antagonists, it seems that Higgs could be Death Stranding’s perpetual adversary, much like Ocelot in Metal Gear. Although Higgs appears to have been consumed by the colossal entity of baby Lou and expelled from a golden-masked baby’s mouth, this doesn’t necessarily signify his demise. Given Higgs’ ability to teleport and his history of defying death, it’s plausible that he could escape yet again, perhaps even meeting an appropriate end by being consumed by the catalyst for the Last Stranding that he himself sought to create. However, considering Fragile’s assertion that death is not always final, and Higgs’ unyielding bitterness and malice towards Sam, it wouldn’t be surprising if Higgs somehow managed to outwit or survive even this apparent defeat.

3. What Awaits Tomorrow?

Tomorrow is Clearly Our Future

In a sense, once Tomorrow has been both literally and metaphorically secured, she is able to recall her true identity. She is Louise, more affectionately known as Lou, the biological daughter of Sam. With the reunion of Sam and Lou, the years that were lost due to Lou being taken to the Beach as an infant for protection are no more than a memory. As only time can reveal what lies ahead, we wonder where Tomorrow might be bound in a hypothetical Death Stranding 3.

Tomorrow holds a special place among porters, taking on her father’s role as she steps into the position of his successor. Armed with DOOMs and timefall powers, Tomorrow carries significant importance due to her lineage as the daughter of a Repatriate, an entity capable of both accelerating and reversing the effects of time while controlling tar.

It’s evident that she is readying herself for a journey through a Plate Gate to strengthen the human connection within the Chiral Network. The question remains: where will Tomorrow travel, and what awaits her in this potential Death Stranding sequel?

2. Where Will Sam’s Journey Take Him Next?

Sam Earned His Retirement, But Does He Want It?

Sam has faced an immense amount of hardship in his lifetime. With every stride he takes to link America and Australia, it appears he’s growing increasingly detached from his human essence due to the succession of losses. The tragic loss of his wife, child, and Fragile have left him feeling bereft, yet there remains a glimmer of hope for reunion with Lou. But how much more can Sam bear, and what lies ahead for his character? Initially appearing indifferent to venturing beyond Mexico, the loss of Lou propelled him towards Australia. Thus, the question arises: What new challenges or developments await the One Who Delivers, and will Sam’s odyssey persist through the expansion of the Chiral Network, or will he seek a serene existence of seclusion?

1. Could There Ever Be A Last Stranding?

The End of the World Might Not Come Tomorrow

In both “Death Stranding” games, the climax involves The Final Stranding, an apocalyptic event that could erase all life from Earth, leaving behind a desolate planet. With Higgs seemingly absent, Amelia living secluded on the beach forever, and Tomorrow being an entity causing extinction unable to cross to the beach, does this imply there’s no longer a threat of The Final Stranding? Despite BTs (Beached Things) still existing, meaning voidouts can still occur, at least we can say that a Last Stranding is no longer imminent… correct?

2025-07-04 19:54