Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the latest project from Hideo Kojima, has brought many surprises since its initial announcement. But one of the most shocking revelations came from emergence VTuber popular Usada Pekora as one of the characters in the game. This unique collaboration instantly sparked conversations in the gamer community as well as VTuber fans.
Usada Pekora is a VTuber from the Hololive agency who is widely recognized for her playful style and signature laugh. Since her debut in 2019, Pekora has amassed over 2.6 million subscribers on YouTube and become one of the most recognizable faces in the VTuber industry. With her signature bunny persona and energy, Pekora is not only popular in Japan but also has a large international fan base.
Pekora's role in Death Stranding 2
In Death Stranding 2, Usada Pekora will be present as one of the Prepper-a non-player character (NPC) who lives in a remote location and has the possibility to help or hinder the player's journey. While full details regarding his role are still under wraps, his appearance has been officially confirmed through a teaser video released by Kojima Productions.
Option to include VTuber like Pekora into the world Death StrandingKojima's game, which tends to be serious and atmospheric, marks a very typical creative move from Kojima. Previously, Kojima has also featured real-world figures such as Conan O'Brien and Geoff Keighley in his first game.
Pekora Visits Kojima Productions Office
The collaboration between Kojima and Usada Pekora doesn't seem to be a sudden decision. In mid-2024, Pekora visited Kojima Productions' office and received attention on Kojima's own social media. This is where speculation about a possible collaboration began to emerge.
Hideo Kojima is known for incorporating pop culture into his games. By presenting Pekora, Kojima seems to recognize that VTuber culture has become an important part of today's digital entertainment landscape.
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Community Reaction
The response from the gamer community has been mixed. Some welcomed Pekora's presence as a form of innovation and refreshment in the game. However, there are also those who feel that the presence of anime characters can disrupt the consistency of the narrative tone built in the game. Death Stranding. Even so, many remain curious about how this character will be integrated into the main story.
The presence of Usada Pekora in Death Stranding 2 emphasizes that Kojima Productions is not afraid to take bold steps in redefining the gaming experience. For VTuber fans as well as gamers who are looking forward to Death Stranding 2This collaboration is proof that the boundaries between the virtual world and the gaming world are getting thinner. Will this be the start of more cross-media collaborations in the future? We'll see when the game is officially released.
