What Is Project Century? The Game That Became Stranger Than Heaven
Project Century was the original codename for Stranger Than Heaven. If you searched for "Project Century," this is the game you are looking for — RGG Studio's historical action title, now officially titled Stranger Than Heaven.
From codename to title
RGG Studio first teased the game under the working name "Project Century" at The Game Awards 2024, presenting it as an ambitious period drama spanning decades of 20th-century Japan. The studio later revealed the official title, Stranger Than Heaven, along with its setting, cast, and release date.
| Milestone | What happened |
|---|---|
| TGA 2024 | Revealed under the codename "Project Century" |
| 2025 | Renamed Stranger Than Heaven; cast and theme song announced |
| 2026 | Five eras, Kamurocho, and a January 15, 2027 date confirmed |
The Like a Dragon connection
Stranger Than Heaven is developed by RGG Studio, the team behind the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, and is set in the same world. While it is a standalone new IP rather than a numbered entry, it is widely positioned as a historical prequel and origin story, with hints toward the origins of the Tojo Clan and a 1965 finale set in Kamurocho.
Is it a Yakuza prequel?
In short: yes, in spirit. It is not labeled with a series number, but its setting, returning Kamurocho map, and franchise cast cameos place it as an origin story within the Like a Dragon universe rather than a wholly separate world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Project Century?
- Project Century was the original codename for Stranger Than Heaven, first revealed by RGG Studio at The Game Awards 2024.
- Is Stranger Than Heaven a Yakuza prequel?
- It is a standalone new IP from RGG Studio set in the Like a Dragon universe, and it is widely positioned as a historical prequel / origin story rather than a numbered Yakuza entry.