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STRANGER THAN HEAVEN ‘1929 Kure, Hiroshima In-Depth Look’ gameplay
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released a new gameplay video for 50-year action …
Ryu Ga Gotoku Details 1915 Kokura Setting in Yakuza Precursor Stranger Than Heaven
1915 Kokura: A City Caught Between Industrial Steel and Tradition SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed brand-new gameplay footage for Stranger Than Heaven, spotlighting the industrial district of Kokura in 1915. The demonstration showcases the earliest historical chapter of the…
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN ‘1915 Kokura, Fukuoka In-Depth Look’ gameplay
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released a new gameplay video for 50-year action …
Stranger Than Heaven developers talk about breaking away from action game conventions, why it isn’t a Like a Dragon entry, and making long, worthwhile games in an “era of time-efficiency”
An interview with 5 key members of Stranger Than Heaven's development team.
Stranger Than Heaven Makes Music a Core Part of Its 50-Year Saga
Stranger Than Heaven links music-making to its 50-year story, spanning five eras and cities before launching on Xbox, PS5, PC, and Game Pass.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN details characters
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released new information and screenshots for 50-year action …
SEGA’s New 50-Year Epic, Stranger Than Heaven, Turns Live Stage Performances into an Intense Underworld Minigame
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio shared new details regarding Stranger Than Heaven. The upcoming action-adventure title blends intense underworld drama with deep musical management mechanics. How Does the Showbiz Minigame Work in Stranger Than Heaven? The showbiz minigame in Strange…
SEGA Unveils New STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Info for Key Characters, Show Business; Pre-Orders Now Open!
SEGA and RGG Studio recently pulled back the curtain on some of the pivotal cast of characters starring in the upcoming action-adventure saga STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, launching January 15, 2027 for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam and PlayStation…
Ready for rehearsal, get to know the colorful cast of Stranger Than Heaven
Tons of characters revealed
Sega shares new Stranger Than Heaven screenshots showcasing the complete cast so far
The new screenshots feature characters portrayed by Ado, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, and many more.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN ‘Show Business In-Depth Look’ gameplay
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released a new gameplay video for 50-year action …
TGS 2026: Stranger Than Heaven's Combat Is a Brutal, Bloody Spectacle
Developers RGG showed off a new Stranger than Heaven demo at this year's Tokyo Game Show focusing on the new title's combat.
Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI
RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is certainly living up to its title, as the decision to resurrect the late rapper Tupac Shakur as a character in the game was perceived as odd when it was first announced at Summer Game Fest. In a new update on the game, RGG Studio revealed more…
Meet Key Players Shaping Makoto Daito’s Journey in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
SEGA is thrilled to pull back the curtain on some of the pivotal figures in Makoto Daito’s 50-year saga in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, launching January 15, 2027. From 1915 to 1965, Makoto Daito fights to survive across five cities in search of a place to call home. Born to an American…
Stranger Than Heaven TGS Stage Features ADO’s First Character Scene, Live Music
During Stranger Than Heaven’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 panel, comprising a talk show and live stage with Takaya Kuroda, Yokoyama, and various game staff, multiple musical performances were showcased. The show opens with the MASH String Orchestra and singer elley performing “If I Sing…
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Releases Bunta Sugawara-Inspired Film Trailer
SEGA and RGG Studio released a new trailer for the upcoming action-adventure STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, inspired by the firm “Battles Without Honor and Humanity”. The trailer is a collaboration between STRANGER THAN HEAVEN and Toei Company, Ltd. This video pays tribute to Toei’s “Batt…
Stranger Than Heaven kicks off TGS
RGG's time-hopping adventure is almost here
Stranger Than Heaven × “Battles Without Honor and Humanity” Collaboration Tribute Trailer
Sega has unveiled a new collaboration for RGG Studio at TGS 2026.
Stranger Than Heaven theme song to be released by the end of the year
Sega's TGS stream for Stranger Than Heaven just ended.
Stranger Than Heaven Trailer Offers a Closer Look At Yu Shinjo’s Motivations and Personality
Makoto’s best friend doesn’t seem like a man to be trifled with, and their rivalry seemingly stems from some big differences of opinion.
Netflix and SEGA announce Crazy Taxi and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN films, Sonic the Hedgehog animated series
Netflix will develop film adaptations of SEGA’s Crazy Taxi franchise and STRANGER THAN HEAVEN game, …
Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Netflix is binge-producing video game adaptations faster than a certain Blue Blur can chow down a chilli dog. The streamer has just announced a new partnership with Sega to make another animated TV show based on Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as films adapting Crazy Taxi and the upc…
Netflix and Sega are working on a movie based on Stranger Than Heaven
Ahead of the game's launch, Stranger Than Heaven is getting a movie from Netflix and Sega.
Stranger Than Heaven introduces Makoto Daito and Yu Shinjo in new character trailers
Sega begins a new character introduction series for Stranger Than Heaven.
Steam achievements for Persona 6, Fable, Stranger Than Heaven and a host of other upcoming PC games appear to have leaked
Uh oh. Steam achievement lists for a smorgasbord of unreleased and unannounced PC games appear to have leaked via trophy tracking site Exophase. Atlus RPG Persona 6, RGG brawler Stranger Than Heaven , and Thief: The Dark Project Remastered have all seemingly had their trophies bl…
I love Stranger Than Heaven's "more intuitive and rough" combat: "Frankly speaking, with Yakuza, you could even play it with closed eyes", says its producer
The Like a Dragon developer's multi-era crime epic utilizes a brutal, left-and-right combat system that I can't wait to dive deeper into
Stranger Than Heaven Wants To Show The “Realistic Origin Of Yakuza”
Stranger Than Heaven’s developers explain how historical research helped shape its brutal combat, era-specific entertainment, and 50-year story.
Stranger Than Heaven dev says it isn't using AI to bring back Tupac, it's treating him with the "biggest respect possible"
Stranger Than Heaven features late rapper, Tupac Shakur; a choice that's divided fans. I asked RGG about that decision, and if it's used AI.
Stranger Than Heaven Surpasses 1 Million Wishlists, Becomes RGG Studio’s Most Wishlisted Game Ever Before Launch
Sega and RGG Studio have announced that their upcoming story-driven adventure game, Stranger Than Heaven, has reached over one million wishlists across all platforms. This also makes it the most wishlisted RGG Studio game of all time prior to launch. The title follows the protago…
I asked the Stranger Than Heaven devs the only question that matters: when is the theme song coming to Spotify?
I could have asked the Stranger Than Heaven team about combat and game design, but let’s be honest, we just want the theme on Spotify.
Preview: Stranger Than Heaven Kicked My Ass, and I'm Not Proud
Stop! Stop! Sammy's already dead. Stranger Than Heaven kicked my ass, guys. I’ve been playing the Yakuza games since the PS2, so I’d like to think I’m a seasoned enjoyer of RGG Studio’s specific brand of brawler gameplay. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Stranger Than Heaven Gets 12 Minutes of New Gameplay
During Gamescom 2026, Sega and RGG Studio unveiled roughly 12 new minutes of gameplay footage for their upcoming story-driven adventure game Stranger Than Heaven. This gameplay demo features three eras and strongly emphasizes its distinctive combat system, which features careful…
Stranger Than Heaven’s explorable cities offer the highest density in RGG Studio’s history, devs say
Players can expect far more enterable buildings than in Like a Dragon games.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Gamescom 2026 demo playthrough
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released a 12-minute playthrough of the Gamescom 2026 …
Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat is RGG Studio’s Most Visceral Yet, as Revealed in New Gameplay
As players progress with protagonist Makoto over the game's five eras, he'll become more proficient in combat and weaponry.
RGG Studio Discarded Its Old Like a Dragon Assets to Build Stranger Than Heaven From Scratch
Speaking in an interview with Denfaminicogamer at gamescom 2026, Stranger Than Heaven producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto was asked how much of the studio’s existing Like a Dragon material survived after RGG Studio decided to effectively reset its approach for Stranger Than Heaven. The an…
Stranger than Heaven is like nothing you’ve ever played before
It really is just as strange as the title says
I’m Obsessed With Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat – Preview
Stranger Than Heaven's combat is shaping up to be the start of the show. Not only is it slow, methodical, and (at times) brutal, it also reminds me a lot of Punch-Out which rules.
Stranger Than Heaven Hands-on Showcase Highlights Excellent Combat and World Design
The overhauled combat of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's latest action-adventure is showcased across all five eras in stunning detail.
Stranger Than Heaven Combat Gameplay Shown
Sega posted a video for Ryū ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming action adventure title Stranger Than Heaven . The twenty-minute video features Community Manager Carlos Lopez and Associate Director of Product Marketing Brent Gettmann, who showcase the game's combat across three of its era…
Sega will feature Stranger Than Heaven at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (Update)
Playable demo builds of the game will be available there, but Sega will also more extensively feature the game at the event.
Sega shares new Stranger Than Heaven combat gameplay video
Sega posts 23 minute long Hands-On Combat RGG Roundup video for Stranger Than Heaven.
This Ain't Yakuza! SEGA Showcases Stranger Than Heaven's Complex Combat with Live Gameplay Demo
The Stabbin' of Dojima. One of the most interesting things about Stranger Than Heaven is that developer RGG Studio isn't just repurposing the action combat of its previous games. Instead, the Japanese studio's crafted a new system that sees players control the individual limbs of…