"Kojima Adds Hololive's Pekora as NPC in Death Stranding 2"

Exciting news for fans of both the *Death Stranding* series and Hololive! In a surprising yet welcome twist, Hololive VTuber Usada Pekora has been officially confirmed as a Prepper NPC in *Death Stranding 2*. This announcement adds another unique personality to the game’s already impressive lineup. Read on to discover more about her role and other anticipated celebrity cameos.

Death Stranding 2: New Cameos and More to Come!

Hololive VTuber Pekora Joins as a Prepper

Kojima Productions made the official reveal via Twitter (X) on May 29, confirming that popular Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora will appear in *Death Stranding 2* as a Prepper—an isolated NPC character living off-grid. As part of Hololive Japan’s third generation, known as "hololive fantasy," Pekora brings a massive fanbase with her, boasting over 2.7 million subscribers across platforms.

The studio shared a short clip showing Pekora greeting the player upon exiting a Prepper Shelter—a bunker-style structure where these characters reside. While details about her in-game role remain under wraps, the post teased, “What kind of Prepper could she be…? Find out after the game launches!”

This isn’t the first time Pekora and Kojima Productions have crossed paths. Last year, Pekora visited the studio, and Hideo Kojima himself shared a photo of them posing together beside a Ludens statue—the studio’s iconic mascot. Pekora later responded on social media, expressing gratitude for the memorable experience. Fans were left curious about the nature of their collaboration but thrilled by the possibility of her appearing in the game.

Given Kojima’s well-documented admiration for Pekora—he has frequently tweeted about watching her streams—this inclusion feels like a natural fit. With Hololive’s immense popularity, this crossover is likely to attract even more attention to *Death Stranding 2*, which is set to release on June 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5.

More Celebrity Cameos in the Pipeline

During the latest episode of the KojiPro podcast, Hideo Kojima hinted at additional celebrity appearances in *Death Stranding 2*. As translated by Genki Gamer, Kojima revealed that many individuals were scanned for the game, but storage limitations forced the team to cut nearly half of them.

Most of those scanned were Preppers, while others portrayed powerful characters. Some also recorded voice lines, suggesting meaningful roles rather than mere cameos. However, no full list has been officially released yet, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates.

Celebrity appearances are nothing new for the *Death Stranding* franchise. The original title featured big names such as Conan O’Brien as "The Wandering MC," Junji Ito as "The Engineer," and Geoff Keighley as "The Ludens Fan." These surprise inclusions helped elevate the game’s surreal atmosphere and storytelling depth.

As the release date approaches, more details—and potentially more cameo reveals—are expected to surface. Stay tuned for future updates and announcements from Kojima Productions as they continue to build anticipation for *Death Stranding 2: On The Beach*.