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Sega Partners with Xbox to Promote Stranger Than Heaven

Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts! Join Sega and Xbox on May 6th for a special broadcast revealing more about their upcoming collaborative game, Stranger Than Heaven, set in historic Japanese cities with immersive combat and available on Game Pass Ultimate!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Sega and Xbox have partnered to promote Stranger Than Heaven, the upcoming title from the producer of the Like a Dragon games. The game, confirmed for Xbox Series, PC, and PS5, will debut on Game Pass Ultimate. Stranger Than Heaven unfolds in five distinct Japanese cities across five time periods: 1915, 1929, 1943, 1951, and 1965, promising a violent and historical experience. The developer states the combat system, featuring intense, dynamic, weapon-based one-on-many fights and environmental interactions, surpasses anything they've done before. The game will also include potential romantic storylines and visually stunning food scenes. While some stars are still under wraps, an all-star cast has been lined up. The latest trailer offers glimpses of gameplay, but the developer is focusing on crafting a strong sense of presence and immersion in each location, and is holding back further details for now. The official announcement of Stranger Than Heaven coincided with the latest Xbox Partner Preview. The trailer dropped on March 26, 2026, and Xbox and RGG Studio are collaborating on a broadcast dedicated to Stranger Than Heaven on May 6.

Xbox Presents a Deep Dive into STRANGER THAN HEAVEN on May 6, 2026

According to Masayoshi Yokoyama, Representative and Executive Producer at RGG Studio, the broadcast will offer a "sneak peek" at what's in store, showcasing the game's epic story, which unfolds across five eras and cities. Don't miss "Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN" on May 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. PST (May 7, 2026, at midnight BST). This standalone event will provide an in-depth look at the game. Stranger Than Heaven is now available for wishlisting on Xbox Series X|S and PC. More information can be found on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. SEGA of America's offices are located in Irvine and Burbank, California. Fans can look forward to a deeper dive into Stranger Than Heaven during the special Xbox broadcast on May 6, as anticipation builds for its release on Xbox Series, PC, and PS5.

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Game info

Official Name
Stranger Than Heaven
Brief Summary
Stranger Than Heaven follows the gritty journey of protagonist Mako Daito through early 20th-century Japan. The story spans multiple eras, notably 1915 and 1943, featuring open-world exploration in a fictionalized Sotenbori (Osaka) Stranger Than Heaven, previously known as Project Century, is an upcoming action-adventure game originally announced at the 2024 Game Awards. Stranger Than Heaven is currently confirmed to take place in at least three different time periods, 1915, 1929, and 1943. The game's principal location is Sotenbori, Osaka, a fictionalized version of Dotonbori, OsakaWP
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting, Puzzle, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), Korean
Developer
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher
Sega

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