When you first start Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the game asks for your date of birth. Like in the original Death Stranding, entering your birthday unlocks a small but fun Easter egg—but it won’t affect gameplay in any meaningful way.
After entering your birth date, you receive a cryptic message about how birthdays can shape your path in life and possibly relate to the in-game DOOMS condition.
While the message hints at deeper meaning—mentioning astrological signs like Cancer, Pisces, Cetus, and Delphinus—these do not affect your experience, since some are not even real-world signs.
The real outcome of entering your birthday is a special in-game celebration. If you log into Death Stranding 2 on your chosen birthday and visit your private room, you’ll get a unique cutscene, some bonus Likes, a stamina-boosting slice of pizza, and Heartman’s Star-Shaped Glasses. These glasses are a special cosmetic item you can’t get any other way.
If you want these rewards early, you can enter any date as your birthday—even a day soon after you start playing. This lets you see the cutscene and unlock the glasses right away. Otherwise, if you miss your birthday, you won’t lose out on any core gameplay features.
Much like the first game, this birthday Easter egg is a small celebration in the world of Death Stranding, fitting in with the game’s themes of human connection and personal milestones. While it’s not a major game-changer, it adds a personal touch to your journey.
