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The current timeline runs from Project Century discussion to the May 2026 STRANGER THAN HEAVEN reveal wave.

The key distinction: reveal dates are not release dates. This timeline tracks announcement history, not public launch availability.

Project Century reveal cycle

RGG Studio's historical project circulated under the Project Century name in fan and media discussion.

RGG Studio Chinese preview notice

The official RGG portal promoted new trailer coverage and a May special program.

Xbox special look broadcast

Xbox ran a dedicated STRANGER THAN HEAVEN program.

Xbox Wire recap

The recap confirmed Makoto Daito, five cities, combat, showbusiness systems, winter launch, Play Anywhere, and day-one Game Pass.

Gematsu launch-window report

Gematsu reported platforms, Game Pass, cast, theme song, trailers, and screenshots.

Japanese follow-up coverage

Japanese media and interview coverage clarified cast and context details.

Fact tracker update

This site added release status, song release date, Yakuza connection, gameplay, and source-log pages.

Timeline laneWhat belongs hereWhat does not belong here
Project identityName changes, Project Century references, and official title usage.Unverified fan theories about the final plot.
Reveal eventsTrailers, broadcasts, official news posts, and dated media coverage.Launch availability unless a source says the game is playable.
Source updatesStorefront changes, interview clarifications, and fact tracker revisions.Routine page edits that do not change confirmed information.
Release milestonesExact release date, preorder date, demo date, review date, or launch day once announced.Seasonal windows without new date detail.

How to read the dates

This timeline is ordered by public information events, not by in-game chronology. The story itself spans decades and cities, while the public reveal history is much shorter: an earlier project identity, a preview cycle, the May 2026 title and cast wave, then follow-up interviews and storefront updates.

That separation matters for searchers who ask whether a May 2026 date means the game launched. It does not. May 2026 is the reveal window for the current title and details. The actual release entry should be added only when a source gives a launch date or the game becomes publicly available.

When more material appears, this page should keep the most important public milestones and avoid becoming a dump of every article. A good entry should explain what changed for players: the name, date, platform list, cast, story framing, gameplay systems, song status, or continuity question. Minor reposts should stay out unless they add a new primary source or a clearer answer.

FAQ

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When was Stranger Than Heaven announced?

The final STRANGER THAN HEAVEN title and major detail wave arrived in May 2026, after earlier Project Century discussion.

Is the reveal date the release date?

No. The May 2026 reveal coverage is not the public game release date.