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Manga Productions to publish Stranger Than Heaven in MENA
Manga Productions will publish Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven in the Middle East and North Africa as part of its strategic partnership with the Japanese company.
The game is being developed by Sega’s RGG Studio and combines action, adventure and role-playing elements.
It follows Makoto Daito’s search for a place to belong amid social change and conflict in Japan across different periods.
The story spans 50 years of Japanese history and also features interactive combat and music.
The game is scheduled to launch on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox Game Pass and Steam.
Digital pre-orders are already available through major digital stores.
The deal extends Manga Productions and Sega’s regional publishing partnership, which previously included Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Manga Productions will publish SEGA’s Stranger Than Heaven in the Middle East and North Africa.
The announcement extends Manga Productions’ strategic partnership with the Japanese video game company.
The game is developed by SEGA’s RGG Studio and combines action, adventure and role-playing elements.
Its story follows Makoto Daito over 50 years of Japanese history as he searches for a place where he belongs.
The game is scheduled for release on 15 January 2027, and digital pre-orders are available.
- Who
- Manga Productions and SEGA. Manga Productions is a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk).
- What
- Manga Productions will publish Stranger Than Heaven in the Middle East and North Africa.
- When
- Announced on 9 November 2026. The game is scheduled for release on 15 January 2027.
- Where
- The Middle East and North Africa.
- Why
- The announcement extends Manga Productions’ partnership with SEGA and its efforts to expand in the regional games market.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Manga Productions announced it would publish Stranger Than Heaven in the Middle East and North Africa.
Digital pre-orders were available through major digital stores.
The game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox Game Pass and Steam.
- Publisher
- Manga Productions
- Regional market
- Middle East and North Africa
- Developer
- RGG Studio, part of SEGA
- Story span
- 50 years of Japanese history
- Scheduled release
- 15 January 2027
What people are saying
We are proud to continue our strategic partnership with Japan's SEGA, which embodies the importance of international cooperation in developing the video game sector and enhancing the exchange of expertise between the Kingdom and Japan.
Our announcement to publish STRANGER THAN HEAVEN in the Middle East and North Africa is an extension of our efforts to build quality partnerships with major global companies and make global content available to audiences in the region.