What PS5-Only Development Means for Stranger Than Heaven Pla…
For players, this means RGG Studio can finally deliver a game that isn't held back by older hardware, potentially offering a more ambitious and visually impressive experience. It also signals the stud…
For players, this means RGG Studio can finally deliver a game that isn't held back by older hardware, potentially offering a more ambitious and visually impressive experience. It also signals the stud…
Key points - Stranger Than Heaven is being developed exclusively for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, skipping last-gen consoles like PS4. - Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto said dropping PS4 lets the team fully leverage PS5 capabilities without hardware compromises. - The game will feature more on-screen characters and higher character quality than any previous RGG Studio title. - Stranger Than Heaven is set to release on January 15, 2027, with a hands-on preview already published by IGN.
Timeline - 2020: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch, but RGG Studio games continue supporting last-gen consoles. - 2024: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth releases on both PS4 and PS5. - 2026: At Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show, Sakamoto confirms Stranger Than Heaven skips PS4 to focus on current-gen. - January 15, 2027: Stranger Than Heaven launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
FAQ
Q: Will Stranger Than Heaven come to PS4? A: No, the game is being developed exclusively for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The team decided to drop last-gen platforms to fully leverage current-gen hardware.
Q: What benefits does skipping last-gen bring? A: According to the producer, it allows more characters on screen simultaneously and higher character quality, plus a richer visual experience without hardware compromises.
Q: When does Stranger Than Heaven release? A: Stranger Than Heaven is scheduled to launch on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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