"Kojima's Favorite Hololive VTuber Pekora Joins Death Stranding 2 as NPC"

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 announced as a new Prepper NPC in *Death Stranding 2: On The Beach*. This unexpected collaboration brings together Kojima Productions and one of the most beloved VTubers in Japan, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to the game's already star-studded lineup.

Death Stranding 2: More Star Power and Surprises Ahead

Usada Pekora Enters the World of Death Stranding 2

On May 29, Kojima Productions revealed via Twitter that Usada Pekora would be joining *Death Stranding 2* as a Prepper—a character type representing NPCs who live in isolation. Known for her bubbly personality and massive online following, Pekora is part of Hololive’s third generation, "hololive fantasy," and ranks as the fourth most-subscribed VTuber under the agency with over 2.7 million followers.

The announcement included a short video clip showing Pekora greeting the player after exiting a Prepper Shelter, though details about her full role in the game remain under wraps. As the post teasingly stated: “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, where she was photographed alongside series creator Hideo Kojima posing beside a Ludens statue—the iconic emblem of the *Death Stranding* universe. Kojima, known to be a fan of Pekora, has shared multiple tweets of him watching her streams, further fueling excitement around her in-game appearance. While fans are still piecing together how this connection came to be, many see it as a clever way to engage Hololive’s massive global audience with Kojima’s visionary gameplay.

More Celebrity Appearances on the Horizon

Beyond Pekora’s inclusion, *Death Stranding 2* promises even more celebrity cameos, according to recent statements from Hideo Kojima during the latest episode of the KojiPro podcast. As translated by Genki Gamer, Kojima confirmed that many individuals were scanned for potential roles, but due to storage limitations, nearly half had to be cut from the final release.

Among those featured, several recorded voice lines and were cast as Preppers or key characters. Although no official list has been released, fans are eagerly speculating who else might appear in the game when it launches.

Celebrity cameos aren’t new to the *Death Stranding* franchise. The original title featured big names such as comedian Conan O’Brien as “The Wandering MC,” horror manga artist Junji Ito as “The Engineer,” and game journalist Geoff Keighley as “The Ludens Fan.” With *DS2* building on this legacy, the bar continues to rise for unique and memorable guest appearances.

As the June 26, 2025 release date approaches, anticipation grows for more reveals and updates. Stay tuned for future announcements and in-depth coverage right here as we continue to follow all the developments surrounding *Death Stranding 2: On The Beach*.