Stranger Than Heaven Tupac character details dropped during the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, alongside a firm worldwide release date of January 15, 2027. SEGA and RGG Studio confirmed the action-adventure game will feature the late rapper as a character named Amaru.
Stranger Than Heaven Tupac Trailer
No AI Used for Tupac’s Character
Instead of using generative AI tools to recreate his voice or looks, the development team is building his character model the old-fashioned way. They are working directly with his estate, Amaru Entertainment, using archival photos and old video footage to design his in-game appearance. The studio says they want to make sure they respect his legacy, though specific details on how he fits into the story are coming later.
The Rest of the Cast
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama announced the launch date on stage alongside Snoop Dogg and his son, Cordell Broadus, who are both playing characters in the game. Snoop Dogg is also helping write and perform the main theme song. He is joined on the soundtrack by Japanese pop singer Ado, Satoshi Fujihara, and Tori Kelly, who all double as characters in the story.
For longtime fans of the studio, series regular Takaya Kuroda is back in the cast. He is joined by actors Takashi Ukaji, Yasukaze Motomiya, and comedian Kohei Tsuji.
Platforms & Pre-Orders
The game hits almost everything on day one. You can grab it on Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and via Xbox Game Pass. It is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, meaning a single digital purchase works across both console and PC with shared save progress.
Pre-orders are live now for both digital and physical versions. If you are a physical collector, the limited Collector’s Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S comes with a 12-inch vinyl record of the theme song, a SteelBook case, and some bonus DLC codes packed inside a special art box.
