Death Stranding Trivia
Death Stranding trivia highlights the unusual origins and lasting curiosity around Kojima Productionsâ 2019 action-adventure game, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. As Hideo Kojimaâs first game after leaving Konami in 2015, it drew immediate attention for both its development history and its distinctive post-apocalyptic world.
Easy Death Stranding Trivia
13 questions
These easy Death Stranding trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
In what year was Death Stranding originally released?
Answer: 2019
Death Stranding originally released in 2019.
Question 2
Which studio developed Death Stranding?
- A.Lionsgate Television
- B.Kojima Productions
- C.20th Television
Answer: Kojima Productions
The game was developed by Kojima Productions.
Question 3
Who published Death Stranding on PlayStation 4?
- A.Bandai Namco Entertainment
- B.Sony Interactive Entertainment
- C.Square Enix
Answer: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the PlayStation 4 version.
Question 4
Who directed Death Stranding?
Answer: Hideo Kojima
Death Stranding was directed by Hideo Kojima.
Question 5
What genre is Death Stranding?
- A.Sports simulation
- B.Action-adventure
- C.Turn-based RPG
- D.Racing
Answer: Action-adventure
Death Stranding is an action-adventure game.
Question 6
What is the full name of the main playable character in Death Stranding?
Answer: Sam Porter Bridges
The main playable character is named Sam Porter Bridges.
Question 7
Which actor portrays Sam Porter Bridges?
Answer: Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus portrays Sam Porter Bridges.
Question 8
Mads Mikkelsen appears in Death Stranding as which character?
Answer: Cliff
Mads Mikkelsen appears in the game is Cliff.
Question 9
Who plays Fragile in Death Stranding?
Answer: LĂ©a Seydoux
Fragile is played by LĂ©a Seydoux.
Question 10
Guillermo del Toro appears in Death Stranding through which character?
Answer: Deadman
Guillermo del Toro appears in the game through the character Deadman.
Question 11
Death Stranding first launched on which console?
Answer: PlayStation 4
The game first launched for PlayStation 4.
Question 12
Which platform got a Death Stranding release in 2020?
Answer: Windows
A Windows version of Death Stranding was released in 2020.
Question 13
Death Stranding takes place in a fractured version of what country?
Answer: The United States
The setting is a fractured version of the United States.
Death Stranding Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Death Stranding trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What is Sam's job called in the game?
- A.porter
- B.pilot
- C.mechanic
- D.farmer
Answer: He is a porter.
Sam works is a courier, and that role is called a porter.
Question 2
Which company is led by Fragile?
Answer: Fragile leads Fragile Express.
Fragile is the leader of the delivery company called Fragile Express.
Question 3
Who is a senior figure within Bridges?
Answer: Die-Hardman.
Die-Hardman is identified is a senior figure in Bridges.
Question 4
Which character studies the boundary between life and death?
- A.Fragile
- B.Heartman
- C.Sam
- D.Deadman
Answer: Heartman.
Heartman is known for studying the boundary between life and death.
Question 5
Mama is connected to a baby by what kind of link?
- A.umbilical-like tether
- B.a radio cable
- C.a climbing rope
- D.a power cord
Answer: An umbilical-like tether.
Mama is connected to a baby through an umbilical-like tether.
Question 6
Which scientist is associated with BB research?
- A.Die-Hardman
- B.Heartman
- C.Higgs
- D.Deadman
Answer: Deadman.
Deadman is the scientist connected with BB research.
Question 7
Who is one of the major antagonists in Death Stranding?
Answer: Higgs.
Higgs is named is a major antagonist in the game.
Question 8
What is the name of the communication system in the game world?
- A.Knot Signal
- B.Porter Web
- C.Chiral Network
- D.Bridge Grid
Answer: The Chiral Network.
The world includes a communication system called the Chiral Network.
Question 9
In Death Stranding, what is Timefall?
- A.aging rain
- B.snow that freezes cargo
- C.fog that hides roads
- D.wind that pushes vehicles
Answer: Rain that rapidly ages whatever it touches.
Timefall is a special kind of rain that rapidly ages whatever it touches.
Question 10
Which city is an early destination Sam reaches in the story?
- A.South Bridge City
- B.Edge Harbor City
- C.Port Knot City
- D.Central Lake City
Answer: Port Knot City.
Port Knot City is listed is one of the destinations Sam reaches early in the story.
Question 11
What is one of the first major hubs in the game?
- A.Fragile Express HQ
- B.Timefall Station
- C.Capital Knot City
- D.Port Knot City
Answer: Capital Knot City.
Capital Knot City is identified is one of the first major hubs.
Question 12
What can connect facilities to the Chiral Network?
Answer: Delivery terminals.
Delivery terminals are used to connect facilities to the Chiral Network.
Fun Death Stranding Trivia
13 questions
These fun Death Stranding trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which late-night host unexpectedly wanders into Death Stranding as the Wandering MC?
- A.Conan O'Brien
- B.Jimmy Fallon
- C.Stephen Colbert
- D.Craig Ferguson
Answer: Conan O'Brien appears in Death Stranding as the Wandering MC.
The Wandering MC cameo is played by Conan O'Brien.
Question 2
Finish the gift list: the Wandering MC hands Sam what delightfully animal-themed item?
Answer: The Wandering MC gives Sam an otter-themed hood.
Sam receives an otter-themed hood from the Wandering MC.
Question 3
True or false: later versions of Death Stranding let players pose and frame shots with a photo mode.?
Answer: True
Photo mode was added in later versions of the game.
Question 4
If you want to turn rough terrain into a proper highway, which construction system should you thank?
Answer: Players can build roads with Auto-Pavers.
Auto-Pavers are the structures used to build roads.
Question 5
What can players build to create quick aerial routes across the landscape?
Answer: Zip-lines can be built to create fast aerial routes.
Zip-lines are used for fast aerial travel routes.
Question 6
Need a proper pit stop after a brutal delivery run? What player-built shelter fits the job?
Answer: Safe houses can be constructed by players.
Players can construct safe houses in the world.
Question 7
Which buildable structure helps scan the surrounding area like a lookout perch?
Answer: Watchtowers can be built to scan surrounding areas.
Watchtowers are the scanning lookout structures.
Question 8
What are the handy drop-off spots called that let players store or share cargo and equipment?
Answer: Postboxes let players store or share cargo and equipment.
Postboxes are used for storing and sharing cargo and gear.
Question 9
What piece of gear lets Sam drag extra cargo behind him like a futuristic sled?
Answer: Floating Carriers can haul cargo behind Sam.
Floating Carriers are used to haul cargo behind Sam.
Question 10
Which skeleton exosuit is the obvious pick when your main goal is going fast?
Answer: The skeleton exosuits include a Speed Skeleton.
The Speed Skeleton is one of the skeleton exosuits.
Question 11
Which skeleton exosuit is built for rough ground rather than pure speed?
Answer: The skeleton exosuits also include an All-Terrain Skeleton.
The All-Terrain Skeleton is designed for uneven terrain.
Question 12
How can Sam calm BB when the little pod passenger gets fussy?
Answer: Sam can soothe BB by rocking the controller or pod.
BB can be soothed by rocking the controller or pod.
Question 13
From what part of Sam's body does the Odradek scanner unfold?
Answer: The Odradek scanner unfolds from Sam's shoulder.
The scanner deploys from Sam's shoulder.
Funny Death Stranding Trivia
13 questions
These funny Death Stranding trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
In Death Stranding, what bodily function can Sam perform outdoors that actually leaves a visible patch on the ground?
- A.He can dig a trench
- B.He can plant a ladder
- C.urinate
- D.He can set up a campfire
Answer: He can urinate in the wilderness, leaving a visible patch on the ground.
One of the game's more famously odd details is that Sam can urinate outside, and it visibly affects the ground.
Question 2
Repeated bathroom breaks in the same outdoor area can cause what to pop up later?
- A.Chiral crystals
- B.Mushrooms can appear where players urinate repeatedly.
- C.Cryptobiotes
- D.Cairns
Answer: Mushrooms can appear where players urinate repeatedly.
The game turns repeated urination spots into mushroom-growing locations.
Question 3
When Sam is overloaded and crossing rough ground, what slapstick thing does he often do?
- A.stumbles
- B.He falls asleep standing up
- C.He starts crawling automatically
- D.He drops all cargo instantly
Answer: He stumbles and flails.
Heavy loads and bad terrain make Sam wobble, stumble, and flail in very visible ways.
Question 4
Which animal-inspired piece of gear helps Sam swim more easily?
- A.The seal mask
- B.The penguin cap
- C.The otter hood.
Answer: The otter hood.
The otter hood improves Sam's swimming by imitating an otter.
Question 5
In some private room scenes, what tiny sign of approval can BB give Sam?
- A.A high-five
- B.A thumbs-up animation.
- C.A salute
- D.A wink
Answer: A thumbs-up animation.
BB can respond with a cheerful thumbs-up in certain private room moments.
Question 6
What can Sam do in the private room mirror besides just checking his face?
- A.Change hairstyles
- B.Apply camouflage paint
- C.Practice speeches
- D.mirror faces
Answer: He can make exaggerated faces at the camera.
The mirror lets Sam pull exaggerated expressions for a comedic touch.
Question 7
What kind of drinks are sitting on the table in Sam's private room?
- A.energy drinks
- B.Coffee
- C.Sports smoothies
- D.Canned beer
Answer: Energy drinks.
Energy drinks are a visible recurring detail in Sam's private room.
Question 8
Which gadget can create fake cargo or mushroom-style visual effects, depending on the version used?
- A.A smoke grenade
- B.A sticky gun
- C.A bola gun
- D.A holographic decoy grenade.
Answer: A holographic decoy grenade.
The holographic decoy grenade is specifically tied to these fake-out effects.
Question 9
True or false: The online signs in Death Stranding are strictly serious and never include playful emotes or encouraging messages.?
Answer: False
A lot of player communication comes through signs with upbeat emotes and supportive messages.
Question 10
In Sam's private room, which very ordinary fixture is one of the things he can use?
- A.A dishwasher
- B.A treadmill
- C.toilet
- D.A bathtub sauna
Answer: The toilet.
Private rooms let Sam shower, use the sink, and use the toilet.
Question 11
What are the story-fiction grenades made from Sam's bodily waste called?
- A.Bridge grenades
- B.Void grenades
- C.BB grenades
- D.EX grenades
Answer: EX grenades.
The game explicitly frames these is EX grenades fabricated from Sam's bodily waste.
Question 12
In the Director's Cut, what helper can literally carry Sam around like he's just another delivery?
Answer: The Buddy Bot.
The Director's Cut added the Buddy Bot, which can carry Sam is cargo.
Question 13
What can Sam's cargo stack become on his back when things get especially absurd?
- A.A cargo cape
- B.cargo towers
- C.A floating cargo ring
- D.A side-mounted cart
Answer: Comically tall cargo towers.
One of the game's signature visuals is Sam hauling a towering stack of cargo on his back.
Hard Death Stranding Trivia
14 questions
These hard Death Stranding trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which game engine powers Death Stranding?
Answer: Decima
Death Stranding was built using Guerrilla Games' Decima engine.
Question 2
On what exact date did Death Stranding first launch on PlayStation 4?
Answer: November 8, 2019
The original PlayStation 4 release date was November 8, 2019.
Question 3
What was the Windows release date for Death Stranding?
Answer: July 14, 2020
The Windows version launched on July 14, 2020.
Question 4
When did Death Stranding Director's Cut arrive on PlayStation 5?
Answer: September 24, 2021
Director's Cut launched for PS5 on September 24, 2021.
Question 5
What date marks the Windows launch of Death Stranding Director's Cut?
Answer: March 30, 2022
The Director's Cut reached Windows on March 30, 2022.
Question 6
Who portrays Higgs Monaghan in Death Stranding?
Answer: Troy Baker
Troy Baker portrays the villain Higgs Monaghan.
Question 7
Which performer plays Die-Hardman?
Answer: Tommie Earl Jenkins
Die-Hardman is portrayed by Tommie Earl Jenkins.
Question 8
Which actor takes on the dual roles of Mama and Lockne?
Answer: Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley plays both Mama and Lockne.
Question 9
Heartman appears in Death Stranding through the involvement of which filmmaker?
Answer: Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn appears through the character Heartman.
Question 10
Which actress portrays both Amelie and Bridget Strand?
Answer: Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner portrays Amelie and Bridget Strand.
Question 11
For Deadman, who provides the performance while Guillermo del Toro supplies the likeness?
Answer: Darren Jacobs
Deadman's performance is by Darren Jacobs, while Guillermo del Toro provides the likeness.
Question 12
Which filmmaker appears as The Collector in Death Stranding?
Answer: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
The Collector is played by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
Question 13
At The Game Awards 2019, which category did Death Stranding win?
Answer: Best Game Direction
The game won Best Game Direction at The Game Awards 2019.
Question 14
Which The Game Awards 2019 honor did Mads Mikkelsen receive for Death Stranding?
Answer: Best Performance
Mads Mikkelsen won Best Performance at The Game Awards 2019 for his role in the game.
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