Hideo Kojima Explains Additional Hands on Fragile's Shoulders in Death Stranding 2: on the Beach

Are you wondering about the additional hands on Fragile's Shoulders in Death Stranding 2: on the Beach? Wonder no more, as Hideo Kojima has explained what they are all about.


Published: February 2, 2024 9:05 PM /

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 Death Stranding 2: on the Beach - Léa Seydoux as Fragile

The trailer of Death Stranding 2: on the Beach showcased at the latest PlayStation State of Play featured prominently an additional set of hands on Fragile's shoulders. 

The character, who plays a relevant role in Death Stranding (without the additional hands) and is played by French actress Léa Seydoux, appears to use these animated hands for a variety of gestures and tasks, including signaling silence and covering her mouth and nose like a surgical mask.

Today, Hideo Kojima himself took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to explain what these hands are all about.

 Death Stranding 2: on the Beach - Fragile uses her second hand as a mask

Kojima-san mentions that the "second hand" is an idea that he had when he was working from home during the pandemic, thinking that he'd like to do the thumbs-up "like" sign or rest his chin on both hands (Gendo Ikari-style) even when his hands are full. 

After drawing a rough sketch, the design was completed by exchanging ideas remotely with art director Yoji Shinkawa. 

Apparently, it can perform a variety of gestures and movements and Léa Seydoux herself loves it

The "second hand" on the shoulder of Fragile, played by Léa. During the remote development of the pandemic, I suddenly thought, "I'd like to "like (hand sign)" and rest the chin with both hands even when you have luggage in both hands" so I drew a simple rough sketch and e-mailed it to Yoji, and we exchanged ideas remotely to complete the design.

This "second hand" can perform a variety of gestures and movements in DS2. Léa loves it. I hope to make it popular in the fashion world as well.

Originally announced in December 2022Death Stranding 2: on the Beach received its official title only a couple of days ago. It's coming in 2025 for PS5.

Kojima-san also announced a return to his roots, mentioning that he will develop a "next-generation espionage action" with the working title "Physint" after he shops Death Stranding 2: on the Beach.

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