Usada Pekora Joins Death Stranding 2 as NPC
Kojima Productions has officially confirmed the inclusion of Hololive Vtuber Usada Pekora as a Non-Playable Character (NPC) in the upcoming title, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. As a member of the Preppers, Pekora will be a character that players, stepping into the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, can interact with and assist throughout their journey in the game. A short teaser was revealed via social media, offering a glimpse of her in-game appearance.
Teaser Breakdown and Character Model
The teaser featuring Usada Pekora is succinct yet revealing. It showcases her hologram representation in her iconic default costume, remaining faithful to her distinctive character model. The clip initiates with Sam heading towards a bunker to deliver a package, where he encounters Pekora, who calls out to him. Their exchange, enriched by the Japanese voice acting option, raises questions regarding her dialogue in the English version of the game.
To view the complete teaser trailer of this interaction, watch below:
New connection confirmed.🐰#DeathStranding2 pic.twitter.com/AM0YNZEGGz
— KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS (Eng) (@KojiPro2015_EN) May 29, 2025
Further Insights from Kojima Productions
Following the initial announcement, additional information confirmed that Usada Pekora will specifically act as a Prepper NPC in the game. However, the developers have not elaborated on other potential elements related to her role.
Historical Context and Kojima’s Craft
Usada Pekora’s participation in Death Stranding 2 is not an unexpected development. Hideo Kojima has publicly engaged with her previously. Notably, he shared a post on social media featuring screenshots of one of her streams in August 2023. Additionally, in August 2024, she made an appearance at the Kojima Productions offices. Such interactions are typical in Kojima’s works, where figures he admires or references often make guest appearances.
Release Information
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is slated for release on the PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025.
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