20 celebrity cameos fans have spotted in Death Stranding 2

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is more than just a sequel; it’s a full-blown celebrity playground. While Norman Reedus, Elle Fanning, and Léa Seydoux headline the main story, Hideo Kojima’s world is also packed with subtle (and sometimes bizarre) celebrity cameos. Most appear as preppers—isolated NPCs living off the grid whom you encounter during deliveries. Here are 20 cameos that eagle-eyed fans have already spotted.Known for Train to Busan, Ma plays Samson Hook, a prepper at the F2 South Distribution Center. Expect muscle and heart in equal measure.The Haunting of Hill House actress appears as Olivia Westbury at West Fort Knot. Horror royalty in a hazmat suit? Yes, please.The director of Midnight Mass is now Mike Northcoate, overseeing things at the Northern Environmental Observatory.She portrays La Madre at Villa Libre. You might remember her from Guardians of the Galaxy, but here, she’s full of enigmatic wisdom.Returning as himself at The Musician location, Gen is both a delivery point and a nod to Kojima’s love for eclectic soundscapes.Yes, the Hololive V-tuber is in the game, as The Data Scientist. She’s streaming data instead of games this time.The Baahubali director and his son show up as The Adventurer and The Adventurer’s Son, tucked away at a location filled with cinematic vibes.One half of the art duo Atelier Sento, she plays The Dowser, a mystical presence guiding you through isolated terrain.The other half of Atelier Sento, Pichard appears as Peter Gates at the Western Environmental Observatory.The artist and model stars as herself, also known as The Artist. Her delivery point? Tucked away and easily missed.Sony’s VP of Global Marketing enters the story as Glenn Rain, based in Rainbow Valley.The co-director of Stray becomes The Lone Commander, found at—you guessed it—the Lone Commander outpost.Also from Stray, Vivien appears as Leon Easton, located at East Fort Knot.Yet another Stray connection, Swann becomes Ridge Frost, working out of the Eastern Environmental Observatory.ACRONYM’s fashion mastermind is now Alex Weatherstone, holding down the fort at the Former Geophysics Research Lab.The legendary Ghost in the Shell director is now The Pizza Chef. Yep, he’s back to serve hot slices and quirky conversations.A returning face from the original game, Claude reprises his role as Victor Frank, located at the F5 East Distribution Center.PlayStation XDEV’s development director appears as Benjamin Rivera, found at the C1 South Distribution Center.The beloved synth-pop trio returns—playing themselves—at the Animal Shelter. And yes, the soundtrack slaps.Former Annapurna Interactive director now goes by The Inventor in-game. You’ll find him at—you guessed it—The Inventor's location.From movie directors and musicians to game developers and VTubers, Death Stranding 2 once again blends fiction with reality in pure Kojima fashion. And knowing Hideo, there are probably more cameos still waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open, porters.