Josie is Dead True's location scout in Until Dawn 2, and she is played by Hannah Kepple. Her character introduction emphasizes a keen eye and an adventurous spirit. She is also one of the eight named playable crew members included in the Y2K Neon Vibes costume pack.
That is the confirmed starting point for her profile. The game has not released, and there is no verified Josie survival route, relationship checklist, or complete set of character-stat values to follow yet. Her job description should not be expanded into abilities or story outcomes that have not been shown.
Identify Josie and her actor
Hannah Kepple plays Josie in the game. Josie is a character within Dead True, the paranormal entertainment team at the center of the sequel. Keep the performer and the fictional role distinct: an actor's other appearances do not establish Josie's backstory, friendships, or behavior in this story.
The clearest identification is the official character introduction, which names her as the team's location scout. If you are comparing faces in an ensemble scene, that role and the character name are more useful than assuming every unfamiliar woman in a trailer is Josie. The sequel has several women in the crew as well as supporting characters outside it.
Understand her job within Dead True
Dead True produces paranormal entertainment and has staged its previous supernatural encounters. The team secures a television deal after a stunt goes viral, then heads to an abandoned island resort for a funded episode. A location scout belongs to that production context: Josie's announced identity is tied to the work the crew does together.
The game has not established that her role gives you a separate scouting mode, a map-reveal power, or guaranteed early access to particular island areas. Those would be gameplay mechanics, while the current introduction describes her job. Recognizing the difference prevents a character profile from becoming an invented build guide.
The island setting makes her role easy to understand at a story level. Dead True needs a place to film, and Akishima Island offers a resort with a troubled history. However, it has not been confirmed that Josie personally chose the island or knew its secrets beforehand. The revealed journey also involves Yoona's warning, so assigning responsibility for the destination to Josie would go beyond the announcement.
Read the confirmed traits without inventing stats
The introduction's two descriptors point toward observation and a willingness to explore. They are useful character cues. They are not a published numerical trait sheet, and they do not prove that she will always make cautious, brave, or effective decisions.
| Confirmed detail | What it tells you | What remains unestablished |
|---|---|---|
| Location scout | Her role in Dead True's production team | A separate scouting mechanic |
| Keen eye | Observation is part of her introduction | A collectible-detection bonus |
| Adventurous spirit | Exploration is part of her characterization | Immunity to fear or danger |
| Playable crew member | She is included among the eight named leads | Her chapter order and route length |
| Hannah Kepple as Josie | The actor-character pairing | Any connection to the actor's other roles |
Until Dawn 2's announced relationship system means the crew's interactions can affect story branches. That broad system applies to the ensemble, but it does not provide a particular Josie dialogue sequence or identify a required partner for her survival.
Place Josie among the eight crew members
The named Dead True playable cast consists of Owen, Mina, Nate, Reagan, Izzy, Luke, Josie, and Cameron. These names help distinguish the central crew from supporting figures such as Dr. Hill, Yoona, Anna, and Sebastian.
The Digital Deluxe costume description includes all eight crew members, including Josie. That confirms her inclusion in that themed costume collection. It does not establish alternate character classes, additional story chapters, or an advantage attached to her outfit.
For now, use Josie's profile to recognize her in new scenes and understand the production team. A useful future route guide would need the playable scene, the choices available there, and verified consequences. A short introductory clip cannot supply those details, and a trailer appearance alone cannot determine whether she survives a particular playthrough.