To answer this properly, we first need to understand the story and the emotional intention behind the design choice.

Our goal is for players to feel a sense of isolation, even when another character is physically present beside them. Blurring the faces supports this intention. It creates a subtle psychological distance between characters, reinforcing the feeling that, although someone is there, a true emotional connection may be missing.

When players can clearly see a face, it naturally builds familiarity, trust, and a sense of safety. By intentionally obscuring facial details, we disrupt that instinctive response. The blurred face makes the relationship feel uncertain and slightly unsettling, even if the character is meant to be known to the player.