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Sega's Stranger Than Heaven Adds Tupac, Launches 2027

6/6/2026

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Sega Features Tupac

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that *Stranger Than Heaven* will feature rapper Tupac Shakur’s likeness and launch on January 15, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Rapper Snoop Dogg said the collaboration received approval from the Tupac estate and that he worked closely with the estate to make it possible.
The studio said Tupac’s likeness will be created without artificial-intelligence despite AI concerns.

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Yokoyama Unveils Tupac

Masayoshi Yokoyama unveiled a Tupac Shakur NPC at Summer Game Fest, ending the trailer with the announcement.
Geoff Keighley introduced Snoop Dogg, who said the project works closely with Shakur’s estate.
Tori Kelly and Ado will provide additional voice work for the game.
Developers said Stranger Than Heaven is a prequel to the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series, set in five regions from 1915 and releasing on January 17, 2027.

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Stranger Heaven Preorders

Pre-orders are open for digital standard, digital deluxe, physical standard, and Collector’s Editions of *Stranger Than Heaven*.
The Collector’s Edition includes a 12-inch vinyl, steel-book case, bonus DLC codes, and exclusive artwork.
It is produced in limited quantities for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
*Stranger Than Heaven* launches worldwide on January 15 2027 on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.

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Sega Features Tupac

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that *Stranger Than Heaven* will feature rapper Tupac Shakur’s likeness and launch on January 15, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Rapper Snoop Dogg said the collaboration received approval from the Tupac estate and that he worked closely with the estate to make it possible.
The studio said Tupac’s likeness will be created without artificial-intelligence despite AI concerns.

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