First teased back during 2024’s The Game Awards, Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) studio – known best for their work on the Like a Dragon (Yakuza) series – unveiled Project Century: a brand new IP from the team. Since revealed to be officially titled ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ the team have now confirmed that this much-anticipated title will arrive some time “This Winter.”

Making the announcement as part of their recent ‘Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven’ showcase, RGG Studio delved into a wide range of topics from the game’s plot to its combat; mini games and more.

Alongside a ton of new details, the team also offered a first proper release date of sorts: confirming that Stranger Than Heaven will officially arrive sometime “This Winter.”

While we unfortunately did not get a concrete date (meaning the title could arrive as late as March 2027), RGG Studio confirmed that when it does arrive it’ll be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass.

As mentioned, the team covered a ton of details including Stranger Than Heaven’s multiple locations; time periods; ties to Like a Dragon and more. The full 30-minute presentation can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Stranger Than Heaven? How does it look compared to their last new IP ‘Judgment’? Let us know your thoughts down below.

In recent years SEGA has been reaching back into its legacy IPs, reviving them in new and exciting ways. One of their most recent successes has been Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Following its arrival last year, SEGA have now unveiled a surprising DLC featuring some recognisable faces alongside the promise of a major free update.

Releasing the surprise trailer, the team at SEGA officially unveiled their ‘SEGA Villains Stage DLC’. Set to launch on the 3rd of April, this DLC brings in a bunch of iconic SEGA villains from across the years into Art of Vengeance, including Majima from Yakuza; Death Adder from Golden Axe and – last but certainly not least – Dr. Eggman himself.

Featuring 3 new bosses; 5 stages; 2 new boss rush modes; 3 additional ninpo and more, this DLC looks to be a fun time for both fans of Shinobi but also SEGA as a whole.

As mentioned, alongside the DLC, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is also set to receive a free update on the same day, adding:

• A new hardcore mode
• Combat system adjustments
• Character outline updates and other QoL features

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was one of SEGA’s more underappreciated releases from the past year, and so hopefully introducing a DLC as unexpected as this helps to attract more eyes to the game. We will have to wait and see when the SEGA Villains Stage DLC arrives early next month.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? Were you expecting a crossover? Who do you believe is the most iconic SEGA villain of all time (other than Dr. Eggman)? Let us know down below.

The next wave of titles for Xbox Game Pass has been announced. Shortly after the game's appearance in the PlayStation Plus Extra library, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) is now also available on Game Pass. Some other hits, like Disco Elysium and Resident Evil 7 are also re-joining the Game Pass library. 

One of the big additions in this new wave of titles is also Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Previously, the game was available to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers but now, it is also available to those subscribed to Game Pass Premium.

Here is the full list of titles joining Game Pass over the next couple of weeks, including supported platforms and dates:

• DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, PC) – March 17
• South of Midnight (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – March 18
• The Alters (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, PC) – March 18
• Disco Elysium (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, PC) – March 19
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – March 24
• Absolum (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, PC) – March 25
• Nova Roma (PC) – March 26
• The Long Dark (Cloud, Console, PC) – March 30
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Cloud, Console, PC) – March 31
• Barbie Horse Trails (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – April 2
• Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, Handheld, PC) – April 2
• Final Fantasy IV (Cloud, Xbox Series XS, PC) – April 7

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