SEGA and RGG Studio revealed a new Stranger Than Heaven trailer at the Summer Game Fest showcase alongside a release date and very unexpected actor.
RGG Studio is known for doing some crazy things in their games (Yakuza, Like a Dragon, Judgement), which is a big part of their charm to gamers. But of the many things that went down during today’s Summer Game Fest presentation, I can honestly say I was never expecting to see Tupac Shakur pop up in their latest game, Stranger Than Heaven.
Following the trailer reveal, RGG Studio Head Masayoshi Yokoyama took to the stage to officially confirm the game’s release date. Yokoyama was later joined on stage by Snoop Dogg and his son Cordell Broadus who both portray characters in the game and touched on the inclusion of Tupac as a new character named Amaru. Snoop Dogg is also contributing to the game’s official theme song, along with Satoshi Fujihara, Ado, and Tori Kelly who also portray characters in the game.
Tupac’s portrayal of the character Amaru in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is made possible with the permission and ongoing supervision of his estate, Amaru Entertainment. RGG Studio is treating this integration with the utmost respect for his legacy, crafting every aspect in the close collaboration and without the use of AI, including his character design based on archival footage and photographs. More details regarding his role will be shared at a later date.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will be available on XBOX Game Pass, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, XBOX Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It is available now for pre-order in digital standard and deluxe editions, as well as physical standard and collector’s editions. The physical Collector’s Edition (available in limited quantities for XBOX Series X|S or PlayStation 5) includes an exclusive 12-inch vinyl record featuring the main theme “STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” along with other standout tracks from the game, plus an exclusive SteelBook case, Deluxe Upgrade and Pre-Order Bonus DLC codes, and base game all included in the premium box featuring exclusive art.
Stranger Than Heaven is set to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PCs on January 17, 2027.
