Summary
Death Strandingis one of Kojima’s most ambitious projects, offering a unique and experimental journey that moves away from traditional video game genres, true to his style. The story follows Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with reconnecting isolated cities through a network in a fractured society within a post-apocalyptic future, where the world is far different from today. Likemany other Kojima games,Death Strandingdelves into deep subjects and themes like life, death, and human connection, always posing a social critique and introducing mechanics that bring something fresh to the medium. Characters play a crucial role in advancing the complex story, and Kojima has now revealed why he chose Margaret Qualley for one of the roles.
Kojima Cast Qualley as Mama in Death Stranding After Watching Her in a Perfume Ad
Many players flooded Kojima’s post to praise Margaret Qualley’s performance and celebrate Kojima’s casting choice. In the game, Mama is a scientist specializing in Chiral Network technology, playing an important role in helping Sam Porter Bridges reconnect America, with a story packed with themes of motherhood and grief. Mama has a twin sister named Lockne, whose narrative arc also connects to Mama’s. It’s still unclear whether eitherMama or Lockne will return in the highly anticipatedDeath Stranding 2.
WhileDeath Stranding 2will launch in just two months(June 26), bringing Sam Porter Bridges along with new cast members,Death Stranding 1continues to be a success. Recently, the game surpassed 20 million players across various platforms, achieving an impressive milestone for the game’s player base and demonstratingDeath Stranding’s enduring appeal.
