Development

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. It is led by studio head and executive director Masayoshi Yokoyama, with Hiroyuki Sakamoto as producer and Mikinobu Abe as game director.

From Project Century to Stranger Than Heaven

The game was first teased in late 2024 under the working title Project Century. Its official title was revealed in 2025, followed by a detailed presentation in May 2026 and a full cast and release-date reveal in June 2026.

Music and Voice

The game uses a single multilingual audio track, switching between Japanese and English by scene to preserve the authenticity of each era. Its theme song, also titled Stranger Than Heaven, is performed by Snoop Dogg, Satoshi Fujihara, Ado, and Tori Kelly, all of whom also portray characters in the game.

Platforms and Release

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches on January 15, 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is offered in Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's editions, and it is a single-player game.