Death Stranding 2 is telling me: this won’t be walking sim 2.0; can an apocalypse really also be an upscale spa retreat? There’s a very much floating around Tweet by PlayStation showing off this private room lavishly. It might even be better than actual apartments! Hot showers, fine dining snacks, and conversing with that emotionally brilliant Dollman? Sign me up!
While this room went viral, fans have gone wild in the replies; the caption says, “resting and recovery between assignments.” I guess nothing says, “I survived the end of the world” like a hot shower, gourmet dehydrated noodles, and soaking up some atmospheric vibes. The replies became an international mixture of hype, jokes, and downright bewilderment.
@Soulbound_TV called it “post-apocalyptic spa day.” What a magnificent way to describe it. Then there is @AshRobson95YT, joking about taking it personally every time Dollman tells them to shower. (Same, dude. Same.) @GAMED then stated they would like the virtual room far more than their own living room. Mood.
On the other hand, though, some people still didn’t buy into it. @Press_X_Fool was confused about it all: “Why the hell would they advertise the game like this?” to which @GrittyGamingGG responded with a laughing emoji followed by a cryptic comment: “you just don’t get the allure.” Fair enough. Death Stranding has always been weirdly zen.
Then, the ever-ever-priorities-instant-gratification @AxelionZinju questioned: “U Can Eat Pizza In This Video Game?” (No word on pizza being in the game yet, but we’re all for it.)
Other people are just here for vibes. @Cheech_Marley10 stated that the first game is “one of the most incredible” ones they’ve ever played, while @ReviewGameDrops (if I’m not mistaken, an AI account) went all the way up in hype for the sequel.
Oh, the discussion went off the rails. Somewhere in the clutter, a debate about geopolitics got quite heated between @necondaa007 and @G85Boss. Not quite sure how the conversation transitioned from “shower mechanics” to “Iraq invading Kuwait,” but here we are.
Some of Kojima’s games have been quite polarizing, but one thing is for sure: Death Stranding 2 is a thing to talk about now. Whether it’s about the blissful downtime laid between deliveries or the crushing existential dread that comes with rebuilding civilization, players are eager to get back into that wonderfully weird world.
No date yet, but with information coming out like this, I think it’s safe to say the hype train is definitely moving. So, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to stare at my shower and ponder the sad fact that it can never be as cool as Sam Bridges’s.
