Death Stranding 2’s real-world ring terminal brings game gear to your finger

Few game creators blur the line between fiction and reality like Hideo Kojima. Known for embedding symbolism and visual storytelling into every artifact of his game worlds, Kojima has now taken that philosophy one step further by bringing a piece of Death Stranding 2’s gear into the real world. The Ring Terminal, worn by characters such as Sam Porter Bridges and Fragile in-game, has been faithfully recreated as a wearable collectible in a collaboration between Kojima Productions and Hong Kong-based design studio Anicorn.

This 1:1 scale replica is a functioning piece of hardware, though not in the high-tech sense. While it doesn’t project holograms or manage cargo routes, it is built with impressive mechanical precision, housing 30 micro-engineered parts made from brass and stainless steel alloy. The body has been shaped using electroforming and five-axis CNC machining, and its finish is treated through electroplating to give it a metallic patina that will evolve over time as an intentional nod to the game’s aesthetic of weathered, lived-in tech.

Designer: Kojima Productions and Anicorn

What adds a modern edge to this relic-like design is its embedded NFC chip. While its full functionality remains a mystery, the chip offers a symbolic digital interaction (possibly unlocking exclusive content), acting as a collector’s ID, or storing a virtual credential. There’s also a printed mock display built into the surface, matching the visual language of the in-game model. The ring adjusts to fit US sizes 3 to 15 using a unique internal gear mechanism, allowing it to adapt comfortably to a wide range of finger sizes. Despite its complexity, the design functions like a wearable art piece—more sculpture than smartwatch. Each ring comes housed in custom packaging marked with the Bridges insignia, linking it back to the game’s fictional courier network.

Retailing at $240, the Ring Terminal launched via Anicorn’s online store on June 26, with shipping slated for September 2025. Quantities are limited, which aligns with its identity as both a fan collectible and a design object. While previous Death Stranding merchandise has included timepieces and cufflinks, the ring feels especially personal, worn on the hand, tied to a character’s identity, and filled with layered meaning. What the ring ultimately does remains deliberately vague—something fans have come to expect from Kojima’s long game of narrative breadcrumbs and thematic mystery. But even without a defined digital function, it stands as a conversation piece and a symbol of the game’s influence beyond the screen.

For those who connect deeply with Death Stranding’s world-building, the Ring Terminal bridges the space between narrative immersion and real-world presence. It’s not just a prop or a nod to fandom—it’s a crafted, wearable expression of a universe where every object tells a story, even when it keeps part of that story untold.

 

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