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Wondering who exactly is the mysterious red samurai that keeps swooping in to save the day in Death Stranding 2? Near the end of Episode 1 Sam, Order 007 tasks you with bringing Lou’s present from Deadman back to Sam’s shelter on the other side of the border in America. However, as you approach the border crossing, you’re ambushed by Mechs. Out of nowhere, a red samurai with some serious fighting chops appears and makes easy work of the threat, saving Sam in the process.
The samurai just as quickly disappears, leaving you to guess who this unexpected saviour might be. In this guide, we’ll walk you through who is the red samurai in Death Stranding 2. Note that this contains major spoilers and you will organically learn the identity of the samurai. If you want to experience it yourself, don’t scroll any lower.
Death Stranding 2 red samurai identity
The red samurai in Death Stranding 2 is none other than Sam’s old pal, Deadman. Or at least that’s what you’re led to believe. Later in the story the red samurai removes his mask to reveal what appear to be Deadman’s face and body. Though Deadman is dead and in his Beach, he’s figured out how to hop back to the world of living using Heartman’s body while the latter is journeying to Beaches to map them out. By extension, Sam and the crew don’t find it hard to believe that the red samurai is Deadman using another vessel to help out from the grave.
However, in reality this isn’t Deadman at all, but Higgs masquerading as the red samurai and Deadman to put Drawbridge off the scent and cause confusion by saving Sam from and attacking the Mechs, which are effectively his henchmen. The game’s villain is controlling the red samurai from afar in his quest to bring about the Last Stranding, an apocalyptic world ending event. This is all revealed as you progress the story.
For more Death Stranding 2 help, check out all Mexico connection level rewards and upgrades, read our explainer on the DOOMS birthday effect at the start of the game, and find out our thoughts on whether you need to play Death Stranding before trying your hand at the sequel.
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Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
- Platform(s): PlayStation 5
- Genre(s): Action, Action Adventure, Adventure
