Death Stranding 2 Beach Wish List

In the world of Death Stranding, the Beach is a metaphysical, liminal space that exists between the world of the living and the world of the dead, serving as a purgatory of sorts for individuals transitioning from life to death. Every individual has their own unique Beach — shaped by their consciousness, memories, and emotions — and when someone dies, their soul passes through this Beach before moving on to the other side. Some people, like Sam Porter Bridges, can even access the Beach while they’re alive through a condition known as “DOOMS.” The Beach was highly symbolic and significant to Death Stranding‘s lore, and it seems as though it will be even more so in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

Given Death Stranding 2: On the Beach‘s title, it’s primed to focus more on the concept and reality of the Beach than its predecessor did. In fact, it would make sense for Death Stranding 2 to take players to the Beach numerous times throughout its story, as its subtitle implies that at least part of the story will indeed take place on the Beach itself. As such, it’s worth considering which Beaches Death Stranding 2 might and arguably should explore, as that will ultimately reveal more about the individuals those Beaches belong to.

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The Beaches Death Stranding 2 Should Explore

Lou/Tomorrow’s Beach

One of the Beaches that may hold the most narrative and worldbuilding potential in Death Stranding 2 belongs to Lou (BB-28), the Bridge Baby Sam carries throughout most of the first game. Based on the footage shown so far, Lou is now a bit older in Death Stranding 2, and there’s a considerable possibility that she is more than human. There is still a lot of mystery surrounding who Lou is and what her ultimate purpose may be, and visiting her Beach in Death Stranding 2 might shed more light on that.

The idea of visiting Lou’s Beach in Death Stranding 2 is even more compelling when considering that Tomorrow, Elle Fanning’s character in the sequel, could actually be Lou. Tomorrow clearly has a strong connection to the Beach, as she is shown in Death Stranding 2‘s pre-order trailer crying black tears, just like Higgs, one of Death Stranding‘s antagonists. If Tomorrow is indeed Lou, then visiting her Beach in Death Stranding 2 might give players a chance to see how Lou’s older self has managed to travel through time, as well as what her larger purpose might be.

Sam’s Beach

Another Beach that would be worth revisiting in Death Stranding 2 is Sam’s. Players briefly bore witness to Sam’s Beach in the first game, but there’s a chance it has changed between the events of Death Stranding and its sequel. In the first game, Sam’s Beach was really just a haunting void. There’s a chance, however, that his Beach has become more pleasant due to his bond with Lou maturing over time. Perhaps Death Stranding 2 could see players revisiting Sam’s Beach throughout the story to witness any changes that might take place in accordance with major plot points.

Higgs’ Beach

One Beach that seems all but confirmed to show up again in Death Stranding 2 is Higgs’, simply because he was left stranded on his Beach at the end of the first game and has somehow returned in the sequel. Whether he is still on his Beach or returns to the living world from his Beach doesn’t really matter, as Death Stranding 2 is likely to bring players back to his Beach again regardless. In the first Death Stranding, Higgs’ Beach was depicted as a volcanic wasteland, and now that he has been isolated on his Beach between the first game and the sequel, there’s a strong chance it is even more desolate, decayed, broken, and warped.

Fragile’s Beach

Fragile’s arc of redemption is one of the most emotional side stories of Death Stranding‘s narrative, but it is far from over. With her returning as what appears to be a key character in Death Stranding 2, her Beach is likely to be one that players will visit as well. If that likelihood is lower, Death Stranding 2 arguably should feature Fragile’s Beach at some point, as players could then witness the inner healing she went through over the course of the first game’s narrative. Once shown as a cold, bleak atmosphere, Fragile’s Beach could be warmer and calmer, reflecting how she has begun to overcome the guilt of her past.

Systems

Released

June 26, 2025

ESRB

Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment