"Ludens mask" sunglasses are a unique piece of eyewear available for Sam to use during his expedition.
Overview[]
These sunglasses are an old favorite of Sam’s, offering his eyes and face protection against both timefall and harsh winds. He is initially seen wearing them during his delivery run to Central Knot City, just before his fateful encounter with Fragile.
The design of the sunglasses takes inspiration from the legendary figure of Homo ludens—a symbol of those who explore, adapt, and play even in the harshest conditions. The glasses' sleek, high-tech aesthetic echoes the pioneering spirit of explorers, innovators, and players, making it a fitting choice for a porter forging new paths across a fractured world.
As Sam progresses through his expedition, new color customization options for the mask become available, unlocked by strengthening his connection with various Bridges facilities and preppers. These variants can be accessed from the sunglasses customization terminal in Sam’s private room.
Description[]
An old favorite of Sam's. Sunglasses designed with "Homo ludens" in mind, their form encourages the wearer to never forget their playful side.
Their color scheme can be customized in your private room.
Color palette[]
Default color schemes[]
Once customization is accessible, Sam has access to the following colors:
- Snow White
- Stealth Black
- Bridges Orange
- Navy Blue
- Blood Red
- Signal Green
- Prismatic Purple
Depending on which version of the game is played, the following colors are also made available:
- Chiral Gold
- Omnireflector (Silver)
Rewarded color schemes[]
The following are colors which Sam can unlock through reaching certain connection levels with specific facilities.
Lenses[]
| Color | Facility | Connection Level |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Port Knot City | 3 |
| Blue | Lake Knot City | 4 |
| Red | Evo-Devo Biologist | 3 |
Frames[]
| Color | Facility | Connection Level |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Pink | Waystation West of Capital Knot City | 3 |
| Ghost Green | Wind Farm | 3 |
| Coyote Brown | Ludens Fan | 3 |
| Cool Blue | Musician | 3 |
| Grass Green | Elder | 3 |
| Emergency Yellow | Collector | 1 |
| Wolf Gray | Film Director | 3 |
| Olive Drab | Doctor | 3 |
| Express Purple | Mountaineer | 3 |
| Bright Yellow | Spiritualist | 3 |
| Lightning Blue | Heartman's Lab | 3 |
| Desert Pink | First Prepper | 3 |
| Sandy Tan | Novelist's Son | 1 |
| Mars Red | Geologist | 3 |
| Volcano Orange | Paleontologist | 3 |
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- Sam initially wears the sunglasses at the start of the game's prologue.
- The sunglasses are designed after the mask of Ludens, the mascot of Kojima Productions.
- The chiral gold color scheme is only available to those who either preordered the original release of Death Stranding or to those who own the Director's Cut.
- The omnireflector color scheme is only available to those who own the Director's Cut.
- The LUDENS MASK, a limited-edition eyewear in collaboration between Hideo Kojima and J.F. Rey, is based on the these sunglasses.