One of the ways you can customise Sam in Death Stranding 2 is by giving him a new Hat or Hood to wear. In this Death Stranding 2 guide, we'll reveal all Hats, Hoods and how to get them.
What Are All Hats, Hoods and How Do You Get Them in Death Stranding 2?

There are 9 Hats and 2 Hoods in the game, and you'll unlock them either through main story progression or by levelling up your Connection Levels at Facilities.
You can equip Hats and Hoods in any Private Room by panning the camera over to your Backpack and selecting Customise Look. From there, you can put on a new Hat, Hood and also change your Suit and wear a new pair of Glasses or even a Mask. Below you'll find all Hats, Hoods and how to get them in Death Stranding 2.
All Hats and How to Get Them
'Why Me?' Hat

One of Sam's favourite hats, adorned wit the slogan 'Why Me?' When worn, it slightly slows the rate at which stamina is depleted.
How to Get 'Why Me?' Hat
- This hat is automatically unlocked at the start of the game, equippable from the Private Room
Drawbridge Hat

A hat supplied by Drawbridge and adorned with the organisation's logo. When worn, it slightly slows the rate at which stamina is depleted.
How to Get Drawbridge Hat
- This hat is automatically added to the Cap menu in your Private Room at the start of Chapter 3: Drawbridge
KJP Cap

A cap adorned with a Ludens logo, supplied by Drawbridge. When worn, it slightly slows the rate at which stamina is depleted. The hat is imbued with a burning passion for Kojima Productions.
How to Get KJP Cap
- This hat is automatically added to the Cap menu in your Private Room at the start of Chapter 3: Drawbridge
Knitted Cap

A trendy, tight-fitting cap, given to Sam by the Pizza Chef. Wearing it firms up the entire body, making it harder to lose consciousness.
How to Get Knitted Cap
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 4 with The Pizza Chef in Australia
Pizza Chef's Hat

A hat adorned with the logo of the Pizza Chef's restaurant. When worn, it slightly lowers the rate at which stamina is depleted. This is a bespoke piece of headwear provided by the Pizza Chef himself. Combine it with a matching suit and boots and you'll look for all the world like an outstanding pizza delivery man.
How to Get Pizza Chef's Hat
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 5 with The Pizza Chef in Australia
Nousagi Hat

A hat in the shape of a cute white bunny rabbit, known as a "nousagi". It was given to Sam by the Data Scientist as a token of her gratitude, and is a testament to Sam's ability to hop to any task with gusto. When worn, the hat slightly slows the rate at which stamina is depleted — and also serves as a reminder of the Data Scientist's own 'ear-repraochable' work ethic. Peko!
How to Get Nousagi Hat
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 2 with The Data Scientist in Australia
Chiral Rodent Hat

A chiral rodent that can be worn as a hat. When equipped, it has a calming effect on nearby chiral creatures.
How to Get Chiral Rodent Hat
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 2 with The Metagenomicist in Australia
Chiral Spider Hat
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 4 with The Metagenomicist in Australia
Santa Hat

Donned by Father Christmas himself, this festive hats slightly slows the rate at which stamina is depleted when worn. Santa hats are a common sight once the holiday season gets underway.
How to Get Santa Hat
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 3 with The Phantom Smith in Australia
All Hoods and How to Get Them
Otter Hood

A hood shaped like an otters, and designed using all of the Inventor's intellgience and know-how. Wearing the hood makes you feel like an otter, greatly improving your swimming abilities. When equipped, Sam will automatically pull the hood over his head during periods of timefall or while swimming.
Effect: Improved swimming abilities
How to Get Otter Hood
- A reward for connecting The Inventor to the chiral network in Australia
Camel Hood

A hood shaped like a camel — the ideal companion when humping through the desert. It reduces stamina drain in the heat, and slightly increases cargo capacity. The hood's water supply will restore Sam's stamina if it drops to a certain level, and is replenished when the hood is exposed to timefall or immersed in water.
Effect: Reduces stamina drain in hot weather and increases cargo capacity
How to Get Camel Hood
- A reward for reaching Connection Level 2 with The Pioneer in Australia
Did you find our guide revealing all Hats, Hoods and how to get them in Death Stranding 2 useful? Let us know in the comments below and check out our Death Stranding 2 guide for more help and information.





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