Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA are adding an interesting character to the cast, one whose inclusion is morally questionable.

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio unveiled new cast additions for their highly anticipated upcoming action-adventure game, Stranger Than Heaven, including the iconic rapper and actor Tupac Shakur. Actors Takashi Ukaji, Yasukaze Motomiya, Takaya Kuroda, and Kohei Tsuji (Nippon no Shacho) will also join the cast.

After the trailer was revealed, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama took the stage to officially announce the release date of the game. He was later joined by Snoop Dogg and his son, Cordell Broadus, who will also be portraying characters in the game. They discussed the inclusion of Tupac Shakur as a new character named Amaru. Snoop Dogg is also contributing to the game’s official theme song along with Satoshi Fujihara, Ado, and Tori Kelly, who also portray characters in the game.

Tupac’s portrayal of Amaru in Stranger Than Heaven was made possible with the permission and ongoing supervision of Amaru Entertainment, his estate. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is approaching this integration with the utmost respect for his legacy. They are crafting every aspect in close collaboration, without the use of AI. This includes the character design, which is based on archival footage and photographs. More details regarding his role will be shared at a later date.

Stranger Than Heaven is now available for preorder in digital standard and deluxe editions, as well as physical standard and collector’s editions. The physical collector’s edition, available in limited quantities for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, includes a 12-inch vinyl record with the title track Stranger Than Heaven and other notable songs from the game. It also comes with an exclusive SteelBook case, codes for the Deluxe Upgrade and pre-order bonus downloadable content, and the base game. All of these items are housed in a premium box with exclusive artwork.

Stranger Than Heaven is set to release on January 15 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Source: Gematsu