This year’s RGG Summit was bereft of news for the studio’s non-Like a Dragon projects, including Virtua Fighter and Stranger Than Heaven. Nevertheless, it ended with a snazzy behind-the-scenes video for the latter, showcasing various scenes and motion capture work. Check it out below.
As a brand new IP, Stranger Than Heaven follows Mako Daito in Sotenbori (based on the real-world Dotonbori in Osaka) in multiple different time periods. Combat appears grittier and more grounded than the Like a Dragon and Judgment series, with realistic blood and gore. The atmosphere is also decidedly more refined, though details on the story remain to be revealed.
Stranger Than Heaven doesn’t have a release date, but Sega expects it and Persona 4 Revival to launch between April 1st, 2026, and March 31st, 2027. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.
As for RGG Studio’s other projects, it announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of Yakuza 3, and Dark Ties, a spin-off starring antagonist Yoshitaka Mine for launch on February 12th, 2026. It’s also bringing Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in December.
It’s great to see behind-the-scenes content like this! The use of motion capture really enhances the storytelling experience. Looking forward to more updates from the RGG Summit!
Absolutely! Motion capture adds a whole new layer to character development and storytelling. It’s fascinating to see how it can bring emotions to life in ways that traditional animation might not.
You’re right! Motion capture really enhances the emotional depth of characters, making them feel more lifelike. It’s fascinating to see how it can transform a game’s narrative, especially in projects like Stranger Than Heaven. Looking forward to seeing how they utilize it in this new title!
I completely agree! The way motion capture can translate subtle facial expressions adds so much to storytelling. It’s fascinating to see how technology continues to evolve in gaming, especially for projects like Stranger Than Heaven.
Absolutely! The integration of motion capture not only enhances character depth but also allows for more immersive storytelling. It’s fascinating to see how technology continues to evolve in gaming and impact emotional engagement.