Unofficial Fan Guide
Stranger Than Heaven Guide
Stranger Than Heaven is the new RGG Studio game from SEGA, releasing January 15, 2027. Set across five eras of 20th-century Japan and ending in Kamurocho, it is a star-studded origin story within the Like a Dragon universe. This guide collects everything confirmed so far.
January 15, 2027 PS5 · Xbox · PC 5 Eras · 1915–1965 Theme by Snoop, Ado, Tori Kelly
Available On
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Steam
- Xbox on PC
- Cloud Gaming
- Game Pass — Day One
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Release Date Out January 15, 2027 on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Game Pass day one. Editions Compared Standard vs Deluxe vs Collector’s — what each one includes. Full Cast Tupac as Amaru, Snoop Dogg as Orpheus, Ado, Tori Kelly, and more. Combat System The series-first independent left-right body control, explained. 5 Eras & Cities From 1915 Kokura to 1965 Kamurocho across five Japanese cities. Project Century The original codename and how the reveal unfolded since TGA 2024. FAQ Quick answers on release, platforms, Game Pass, price, and Tupac.
Latest Updates
- June 2026 Pre-orders are open across all platforms. Release date confirmed for January 15, 2027.
- March 2026 New trailer reveals all five eras and the return of Kamurocho, plus additional cast members.
- June 2025 Snoop Dogg, Tupac (as Amaru), Ado, and Tori Kelly confirmed; theme song "Stranger Than Heaven" announced.
Quick FAQ
- When does Stranger Than Heaven release?
- Stranger Than Heaven releases on January 15, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), and is on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
- Is Stranger Than Heaven a Yakuza game?
- It is made by RGG Studio and set in the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) universe. It is a standalone new IP widely positioned as a historical prequel rather than a numbered entry.
- Is Tupac really in Stranger Than Heaven?
- Yes. His likeness appears as the character Amaru with permission from his estate, recreated from archival footage without the use of AI.