Death Stranding 2 Trailer Breakdown from The Game Awards 2022

On December 9, The Game Awards 2022 ceremony took place, at which we were presented with the Death Stranding 2 trailer.

The first frame is a sticker with the inscription "I love BB", which we could get in the Death Stranding Director's Cut

Judging by the numbers, 2 years have passed since the end of the first part and our Louise is growing by the hour

Where is the name from? Attention to the name embroidered on the bib:

A procession of pilgrims (presumably also MULEs) is dragging the red coffin. The staff figure looks like Amelia. On the coffin there is a code and the inscription "6 38_3R"
The coffin is leaking - black goo is pouring out
Bridget's own body was burned in the first part, and her doppelganger Amelia did not have a physical body. Who is such an important figure we will find out

There is a huge procession to transfer the body itself. There is a hint that the action of the second part will take place around the world. My hypothesis assumes that the action takes place either in Mexico or in Africa

What kind of pylons that do not obey the laws of physics is a separate subject for hypotheses

Suddenly, the hideout is attacked by terrorists from a new group in red suits. I guess they need a kid who will be the MacGuffin of the story, because Louise in the finale of the first Death Stranding was literally taken from the other side

User Mikhail noted in the comments:
“Insulated is a term for thermal insulation. Usually such panels are sheathed in rooms.

Frejail and Louise are attacked by a man in a red hooded cloak and severely injure the former. Frejail is connected to the Shore because she can move along them, goo flows from her eyes, the child cries, but subsides after a couple of seconds. BB used to make a gesture with a gun, but this time his eyes are closed

In the hands of (probably Higgs) a new gun. He looks rougher than in the first part

In the following frames, we do not see Louise in the capsule, but her ghost. My hypothesis is that Louise will die and become a ghostly BB, which will give new opportunities to the main character.
The assumption that this is Louise is inferred from the fact that she has wings like a child, which was previously in the trailer
Probably teleportation between points on the map via the Shore, to the hub and back. Hub I said for a reason - it will be the new ship Magellan!
In addition, next to the capsule we see WHITE cryptobiots. They were red (the poet also gave pink ones). My next hypothesis: these are reverse cryptobiots that can turn back time and thanks to them Frejail has young skin again

We are presented with the early logo of the game and the logo of the Drawbridge faction, flaunting on the body of Magellan

This time, Norman did not grow old, but collectively burned out the color of his hair with hydroperite. I drank all the money with Kojima for beer, became impoverished, there is no money for highlighting. And he also burned his beard, I suppose he got hooked on Mrazish. Lyrical retreat

The new hub ship Magellan from Drawbridge, judging by the logo of the ship, will be equipped with anti-creature protection - why else have an octopus on the hull, I don’t understand

A man is sitting in the cabin of the ship-hub - the ship is just right for him. But he appeared from some red hologram. Those who know how to gifs, pliz file a gif with his appearance. Magellan's call sign is "Lorn Roamer", which translates as "Lost Tramp"

A character unknown to me by voice says:
“No one wants to experience such a loss. You know, I meant that I understand your feelings. But if you don't let go of your sadness, it will take you down like an anchor."

Frejale tells Sam when Magellan appears:
“Meet my team, Sam. It's time to hit the road and start a new journey.

I am waiting for a new ship to travel around the world. Why around the world? Because Ferdinand Magellan made the world's first trip around the world!

Penultimate appearance - some punk with Amelia's hair, in a suit through which intestines are visible. He also has a kippah from Amelia around his neck. On the guitar strap is a schematic representation of an Angel as from a red coffin. And very similar to Raiden.
This is probably what he says:
“The final decision was not made by the UCA. It was APAC - a private corporation"

Having played a note, the color of the icons at the heads of the sectarians changes to red. I suppose that by playing the notes he commands them. Screenshots in 4K - those who fumble in music, what note is he playing?

Regarding this character, Evgeny Goryachev in the comments suggested a very interesting idea:

Logos previously teased by Kojima - APAC, Drawbridge and Magellan logos
The logo of Magellan depicts an octopus creature pierced by spears. Perhaps there will be action scenes with creatures or we will hunt them by analogy with whaling ships, and Kojima loves everything related to whales

By the way, the APAC logo vaguely reminds me of the logo of the East India Trading Company - is it likely that an international organization larger than UCA awaits us? Not only the United States around the world remained after the ejection. And on the APAC logo we see arrows like a compass - also a hint

The final frame is a BB with tentacles, but I didn’t understand what Sam was saying to him - “Lou?” or "Hello?"

And now screenshots with wires and texts
The last meaningful text asks: We were supposed to connect?

I counted the number of wires on such frames and it did not give a meaningful result. I call on Titov as an expert in the SPGS

Turning brightness up does nothing.

I also did a spectral analysis of the trailer audio track, but nothing that would be interesting, except for the sound of Magellan himself. Perhaps in Morse code it means something

Fragment of Magellan's sound

Maybe there is something in the audio track. The third frame where the lines arc upwards is from the moment where Frejale starts the unicycle. In front of the lines we can notice a figure crawling on all fours

Let there be discussion in the comments!

Author: vaskodagame