Death Stranding 2‘s “I Won’t Do It” Easter Egg – What’s the Deal?
So, Kojima’s At It Again
You know Hideo Kojima—love him or hate him, the man never plays it straight. Death Stranding 2 is shaping up to be another one of his mind-bending rides, mixing deep thoughts with WTF moments. And now? There’s this weird little choice right at the start: “I won’t do it.” People freaked out. Was it a secret fail state? Some meta-commentary? Nah. It’s probably just Kojima having a laugh. But knowing him, there’s maybe something more to it. Let’s break it down.
That Weird Dialogue Choice – What Happens?
Okay, so early in the game, you get this big dramatic moment. The game goes all serious and asks: “I’ll do it” or “I won’t do it.” Classic Kojima move. People who picked the second option? Panic mode. Streamers were losing it, thinking they’d broken the game. But nope—your character just sighs and does the thing anyway. Total fake-out. And honestly? That’s kind of brilliant.
Is This Supposed to Mean Something?
At first glance, it feels like one of those Black Mirror: Bandersnatch moments where your choice actually matters. But nah. It’s more like those fake endings in The Stanley Parable—just messing with you. Kojima knows gamers overthink everything, so he’s basically trolling us. And I mean, can you blame him? We do overanalyze every little thing.
Kojima Being Kojima – Genius or Just Messing Around?
This is the guy who made Metal Gear Solid 2 switch protagonists halfway through, remember? Or how about PT, that horror demo that still gives people nightmares? The “I won’t do it” thing fits right in. Some fans think it’s hinting at bigger themes—like, y’know, fate or free will or whatever. Others say it’s just a joke. My take? It’s both. That’s the thing with Kojima—he never just does one thing at a time.
Meanwhile, the Internet Loses Its Mind
Twitter went nuts. Reddit threads popped up with theories. One guy posted, “Kojima gave me trust issues with two buttons.” Another compared it to dreaming you tell off your boss, then waking up relieved. Streamers’ reactions? Pure gold. Everyone fell for it, and honestly, that’s half the fun.
What Do the Devs Say? (Not Much)
Someone from Kojima Productions did one of those AMA things and, when asked about this, dropped this gem: “Sometimes a ‘no’ is just a ‘yes’ in disguise.” Typical Kojima team vagueness. They’re probably laughing at us right now.
Other Games That Pulled This Kind of Thing
Games love messing with players. Fallout had those “The cake is a lie” references way before Portal made it famous. Elden Ring players still leave those ridiculous “Try finger, but hole” messages everywhere. But Kojima’s version hits different because it feels like it should mean something—until you realize it doesn’t. And that’s the joke.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Classic Kojima. Makes you think, makes you laugh, makes you question why you even care. Whether “I won’t do it” is deep or just a prank, it’s already one of those gaming moments people won’t forget. Did you click it? Or were you too scared? Either way—good job, Kojima. You got us again.
Source: IGN – All Games
