Hideo Kojima Scrapped ‘Death Stranding 2’ Feature Because Players Would Create Emo Norman Reedus

Hideo Kojima surprisingly omitted a sleek hair growth feature for Death Stranding 2 because players might have overdone it on Norman Reedus, making him unrecognizable. The creator explained that the system would've allowed Sam’s locks to grow long and even let players dye his hair, but he feared it could overshadow the actor. Kojima also admitted he’s experimented with aging mechanics in previous projects, like gradually losing physical abilities over time, which influenced his decision to scrap the feature for Death Stranding 2. Despite this omission, fans remain eager to see other groundbreaking elements in the game.