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Stranger Than Heaven comes out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Xbox on PC), with Xbox Cloud and Play Anywhere, on Jan 15, 2027. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and no Switch 2 version has been announced as of Nov 3, 2026.
Stranger Than Heaven is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Steam, all on Jan 15, 2027, and is an Xbox Play Anywhere title included with Game Pass. The PlayStation Store labels it PS5 Pro Enhanced. It is not coming to PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, and no Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version has been announced as of Nov 3, 2026. On PC it is Windows only, and Steam shows no Steam Deck rating yet. The clip is the end card of the May 2026 Xbox Presents broadcast, which still said "coming this winter" and listed Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam and PS5.
Quick facts
| Pre-order | Steam |
| PlayStation | PS5, PS5 Pro Enhanced; no PS4 |
| Xbox | Xbox Series X|S; no Xbox One |
| PC | Steam and Xbox on PC (Microsoft Store), Windows only |
| Cloud | Xbox Cloud |
| Play Anywhere | Yes (Xbox console and PC) |
| Game Pass | Ultimate and PC Game Pass, day one |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not announced as of Nov 3, 2026 |
| Steam Deck | No rating as of Nov 3, 2026 |
| Release | Jan 15, 2027 on every platform |
Sources: official site, Steam, PlayStation Store US and Xbox Store US, all read Nov 3, 2026.
Which platforms is Stranger Than Heaven on?
| Platform | Store | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store, retail | PS5 Pro Enhanced |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store, retail | Play Anywhere with PC |
| PC (Windows) | Steam | Full controller support |
| PC (Windows) | Xbox on PC (Microsoft Store) | Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass |
| Xbox Cloud | Xbox | Streaming |
Sources: official site, Steam, PlayStation Store US, Xbox Store US and Xbox, Nov 3, 2026.
The physical Collector's Edition is for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in the US and PS5 only in Japan and Southeast Asia. Every platform launches on the same day; see Release Date and Launch Time.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on PS5 Pro?
Yes, it is labeled PS5 Pro Enhanced on the PlayStation Store, Sony's label for games with improvements on that console. SEGA has not said what the Pro version changes, such as resolution or frame rate modes, as of Nov 3, 2026.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. The PlayStation Store lists it for PS5 only, and the Xbox Store's data lists it as available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, not Xbox One.
Is Stranger Than Heaven coming to Switch 2?
Not as of Nov 3, 2026. SEGA has announced no Nintendo version. GamesRadar+ wrote that there are "no expectations" of a Switch 2 release while noting that RGG Studio has brought earlier games to Nintendo consoles later, such as the Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2 Switch 2 ports it had in the works in 2025. A later port would be news, not a plan anyone has stated.
What does the Xbox version offer?
The Xbox Store lists 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, variable refresh rate, 60 fps+, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, achievements and cloud saves. As a Play Anywhere title, one purchase covers both the Xbox console and the PC version from the Microsoft Store. The same store lists it for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass; see Game Pass.
Is Stranger Than Heaven Steam Deck verified?
Not yet. As of Nov 3, 2026, the Steam page shows no Steam Deck compatibility rating. Steam lists Windows only, with no Mac or Linux version, and full controller support. The PC specs are not published either; see PC Requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stranger Than Heaven on PS5? Yes. Stranger Than Heaven comes out on PS5 on Jan 15, 2027, and is PS5 Pro Enhanced.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on PS4? No. Stranger Than Heaven is PS5 only on PlayStation.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on Xbox? Yes, on Xbox Series X|S, with Play Anywhere on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass from day one. Stranger Than Heaven is not on Xbox One.
Is Stranger Than Heaven coming to Nintendo Switch 2? No Switch or Switch 2 version of Stranger Than Heaven has been announced as of Nov 3, 2026.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on Steam Deck? Stranger Than Heaven has no Steam Deck rating as of Nov 3, 2026. It is a Windows game with full controller support on Steam.
Is Stranger Than Heaven on PC? Yes, on Steam and Xbox on PC (the Microsoft Store), and in PC Game Pass.
Sources
- Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, RGG Studio (official), May 7, 2026 (video)
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN official site, SEGA, Nov 3, 2026
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Steam, Nov 3, 2026
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, PlayStation Store US, Nov 3, 2026
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Xbox Store US, Nov 3, 2026
- STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Xbox, Nov 3, 2026
- Stranger Than Heaven: Everything we know, GamesRadar+, Aug 24, 2026
- Like a Dragon's devs get spooked looks from industry peers when they say they juggle up to 3-4 titles simultaneously with one team, AUTOMATON, Aug 4, 2025
Moments
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
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Related
- Pre-order BonusEvery edition of Stranger Than Heaven pre-ordered before launch comes with the weapon Dosu: Kagekiri, physical or digital. It unlocks as you progress through the game, and the pre-order cutoff falls just before each store's Jan 15, 2027 unlock.
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DevelopmentStranger Than Heaven was in development at RGG Studio for 6 to 7 years, began as a planned trilogy, was revealed as Project Century in December 2024 and renamed in June 2025, and uses no generative AI, according to RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama.
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Like a Dragon Games in OrderThe Like a Dragon (Yakuza) games in release order, from Yakuza (2005) to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (2026), with the Judgment spin-offs; Stranger Than Heaven, out Jan 15, 2027, is RGG Studio's next game, set in the same world but not a numbered entry.
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Masayoshi YokoyamaMasayoshi Yokoyama is the head of RGG Studio and the executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, a longtime writer of the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series who took over the studio in October 2021. The game's director is Mikinobu Abe.
- Netflix MovieSEGA and Netflix announced a live-action Stranger Than Heaven film on Sep 14, 2026, produced by SEGA head producer Toru Nakahara. As of Nov 3, 2026 no director, writer, cast or release date has been named.
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RGG StudioStranger Than Heaven is made by RGG Studio (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio), SEGA's in-house team behind Like a Dragon (Yakuza) and Judgment, led since October 2021 by Masayoshi Yokoyama. SEGA publishes it on Jan 15, 2027.
- Wishlists and PopularityStranger Than Heaven passed 1 million wishlists across all platforms in early September 2026, which SEGA calls RGG Studio's most wishlisted title of all time before launch. SEGA also names it a flagship release for its fiscal year to March 2027.
See also
- Collector's EditionThe Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition is a physical edition with the game, a 12-inch vinyl with the main theme, a SteelBook, the Deluxe Upgrade and pre-order codes and a premium box. It is reported at $129.99 in the US, and Japan and Southeast Asia sell it for PS5 only.
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Release Date and Launch TimeStranger Than Heaven comes out on Friday, Jan 15, 2027, worldwide on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. SEGA has not announced a launch hour; store listings point to 05:00 UTC on Jan 15 for Steam and US stores, which is the evening of Jan 14 in the Americas.
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Game PassYes, Stranger Than Heaven is on Game Pass from day one, Jan 15, 2027: the Xbox Store lists it for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title and streams on Xbox Cloud.
- PC RequirementsStranger Than Heaven's PC system requirements have not been published as of Nov 3, 2026. Steam lists only a 64-bit Windows system and "TBD" for the minimum and recommended specs, with full controller support.
- Editions and PriceStranger Than Heaven costs $69.99 for the Standard Edition and $89.99 for the Deluxe Edition on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation in the US as of Nov 3, 2026. A physical Collector's Edition is reported at $129.99, and every pre-order gets the weapon Dosu: Kagekiri.
- Languages and Age RatingStranger Than Heaven has text in 13 languages and full audio in English and Japanese only, with dialogue that mixes the two by design. The ESRB rates it Mature 17+; PEGI and CERO ratings were not confirmed as of Nov 3, 2026.