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Death Stranding 2 "I won't do it" choice explained

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This initial choice to agree to help Fragile or not in Death Stranding 2 is rather pointless

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The Death Stranding 2 "I won't do it" choice for Fragile comes early on when Sam is approached by the head of Drawbridge and asked to help expand the network accordingly. You're given the choice of saying whether you'll do it or not, and clearly it feels like a significant portion of the story of Death Stranding 2 could hang on this choice, but don't worry: it doesn't.

Yes, this choice isn't really a proper choice, just the illusion of one, as well explain below. There is a little secret to be found in picking the wrong thing, but choosing "I won't do it" isn't going to change much in Death Stranding 2.

Should you choose "I'll do it" or "I won't do it" in Death Stranding 2?

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Choosing to say "I won't do it" at the start of Death Stranding 2 and rejecting Fragile's request doesn't do anything of note and you will be forced to accept eventually.

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After saying you won't help, the screen fades to black and then an abridged version of the cutscene you just saw starts again – Sam and Lou are seen happily living together before the camera zooms in on a photo on the wall to skip ahead to Fragile presenting Sam with the choice. You'll have the options "I'll accept the order" and "I won't do it" again.

Death Stranding 2 I won't do it choice Sam forced to accept the order

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Choosing "I won't do it" a second time plays the same cutscene again, except this time Sam's only option is to accept the order, forcing you to actually start playing the game. Fragile agrees to take care of Lou while Sam is out and Episode 1 begins (if you're wondering how long Death Stranding 2 is from this point, we can help you there),

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This choice has absolutely no other consequences outside of this moment, but it would have been nice if there were an alternate cutscene to show how Sam eventually comes to help Fragile anyway. Regardless, you'll now have to start your mission, helping Drawbridge connect Mexico to the Chiral Network, and it might be worth checking our Death Stranding 2 tips to get an early advantage.

In Mexico, you'll meet Preppers like the Death Stranding 2 Bokka and the Death Stranding 2 Artist who can give you rewards for cargo, but you'll also have to fight the Death Stranding 2 first BT boss, so watch out. Or, if you want to know your priorities, find out all the Death Stranding 2 best unlocks!

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