Death Stranding 2 surprises fans by featuring hololive VTuber Pekora as a Prepper NPC. Discover the details behind this unexpected collaboration and other exciting celebrity appearances in the upcoming game.
Death Stranding 2 Expands Its Star-Studded Roster
Hololive's Usada Pekora Joins as a Prepper
Death Stranding 2 (DS2) continues its tradition of celebrity cameos with the announcement of Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora as an in-game Prepper. Kojima Productions revealed on May 29 via Twitter (X) that Pekora will appear as a reclusive NPC character sheltering in the game's post-apocalyptic world.
As a member of Hololive Japan's third-generation "hololive fantasy" group, Usada Pekora ranks among the platform's top VTubers with over 2.7 million subscribers. The bunny-eared entertainer brings her signature energy to the dystopian landscape of DS2.
The reveal included a teaser clip showing Pekora welcoming players outside her Prepper Shelter. While her exact role remains mysterious, Kojima Productions teased fans with the message: "What kind of Prepper could she be...? Find out when the game launches!"
This collaboration follows Pekora's 2023 visit to Kojima Productions, where she met creator Hideo Kojima. The legendary game designer shared a photo with the VTuber posing alongside the studio's Ludens mascot, confirming his fandom. Pekora later tweeted her appreciation for the experience, leaving fans curious about the nature of their meeting.
With Kojima publicly acknowledging his enjoyment of Pekora's streams and Hololive's massive global following, this partnership represents a strategic move to attract new audiences to the Death Stranding franchise before its 2025 release.
Additional Celebrity Cameos Confirmed
During a recent KojiPro podcast, Kojima hinted at more surprise appearances in DS2, though technical limitations prevented including all planned collaborators. According to translator Genki Gamer, many scanned individuals recorded voice work as either Preppers or significant characters, though the complete roster remains under wraps.
The original Death Stranding set precedent with its celebrity NPCs including Conan O'Brien as The Wandering MC, Junji Ito as The Engineer, and Geoff Keighley as The Ludens Fan. With DS2 continuing this tradition, anticipation grows for further reveals as the June 26, 2025 PlayStation 5 launch approaches.
For the latest updates on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, follow our continuing coverage as more details emerge about Pekora's role and other cameo appearances in Kojima's ambitious sequel.
