Random: Dark Souls 2 Fans Unwilling to Relinquish Established Acronym to Death Stranding 2

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Despite not being crafted under the meticulous, challenging hand of Hidetaka Miyazaki, Dark Souls II continues to garner a devoted fanbase, possibly as a counterbalance to Hideo Kojima’s presumed arrogance. This loyal following, often referred to as “Hollow” fans, have risen up in response to Kojima’s seemingly casual use of the abbreviation “DS2” for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which recently unveiled an awe-inspiring release date trailer.

GamesRadar+ noticed that fans of Dark Souls II (to clarify, those who are enthusiasts of Dark Souls II) emerged en masse, following Kojima’s question about the quality of the DS2 trailer. The overwhelming response, by a significant margin, remained steadfast in their praise: “It was excellent, seems like it was only yesterday. In my opinion, Dark Souls 2 is the finest of the Dark Souls series.

“Another enthusiastically shared their affection for DS2, displaying an image of its customizable character, the Curse-Bearer,” a fourth commented sarcastically, upping the ante by criticizing Kojima and questioning Death Stranding‘s gameplay: “I can’t believe you’d use that abbreviation for Stroll Simulator 2.”

Are your thoughts aligned with mine? Some people might argue that Hideo Kojima has overstepped boundaries by adopting the acronym of Dark Souls II, which already has an established meaning. In the future, let’s refer to the presumptuous sequel of Death Stranding as “DS2: OtB” (Death Stranding 2: Offline) instead, as a sign of respect for the original Dark Souls II. Feel free to express your thoughts about this in the comments below.

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2025-03-12 11:06