Summary
During the 2025 Summer Game Fest showcase,Ryu Ga Gotoku StudiorevealedStranger Than Heaven, the official name of the developer’s next title. The game has been in development for some time, withRyu Ga Gotokupreviously dubbing itProject Centurybefore sharing its actual title during today’s festivities, along with some new gameplay footage and information about its protagonist.
Plenty of game announcements and special guests appeared duringthe 2025 Summer Game Fest stream, with the legendary developer Hideo Kojima and famed Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen both taking the stage at the event.Lies of P: Overture, the prequel expansion to the popular Soulslike, was shadow dropped early in the night, and the event ended on a high note, with audiences finally treated to the reveal ofResident Evil Requiem. Fans of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the developer behind theLike a Dragonseries, were also treated to some new information about the company’s upcoming game.
At The Game Awards 2024,Ryu Ga Gotoku revealedProject Century, its next major title. The game is actually titledStranger Than Heaven, and at Summer Game Fest, a new trailer shared more of the title’s setting and gameplay. While certain parts of the game look to be set in 1915, other portions take place in 1943, implying that players will be leaping between different time periods as they explore dense Japanese locales. Unfortunately, no release window or projected platforms were shared, but given the level of polish already on display and the studio’s penchant for quick turnarounds, players hope that it won’t be long before it hits shelves.
Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Project Century Properly Announced as Stranger Than Heaven
As expected from a Ryu Ga Gotoku title, combat seems to take a front seat inStranger Than Heaven. However, it looks like the game willdiffer from theLike a Dragonseriesin some ways, with players being able to either kill their enemies or choose to show mercy mid-brawl. The complexities ofStranger Than Heaven’s narrative also remain to be seen, but fans of the studio’s other titles are hoping to see both a return to form and some bold new additions when the game finally launches.
Stranger Than Heavencould be another major win for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which has seen incredible success over the past few years. In March,Sega announced plans to invest in RGG, and also stated its intention to invest in theSonic the HedgehogandPersonafranchises as well.
