Manga Productions to publish Stranger Than Heaven in MENA
Saudi Arabia's Manga Productions will publish SEGA's upcoming action-adventure game Stranger Than Heaven across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), expanding its strategic partnership with the Japanese gaming company.
The publishing agreement, announced on November 9, 2026, builds on the companies' previous collaboration to publish Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in the region.
Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said: "We are delighted to continue our strategic partnership with SEGA, reflecting the importance of international collaboration in advancing the gaming industry and fostering knowledge exchange between Saudi Arabia and Japan."
Bukhary added that the agreement reflects Manga Productions' commitment to establishing partnerships with leading international gaming companies and bringing high-quality gaming experiences to regional audiences.
He also highlighted the company's efforts to strengthen Saudi Arabia's gaming and creative industries and contribute to the Kingdom's ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030.
Developed by SEGA's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio), the team behind the Like a Dragon and Judgment franchises, Stranger Than Heaven is a new intellectual property featuring a narrative spanning 50 years of Japanese history.
The game follows protagonist Makoto Daito as he searches for a place to call home, taking players through five different eras and cities in Japan.
Set against a backdrop of social transformation and conflict, the game combines narrative-driven gameplay, combat and musical elements.
Stranger Than Heaven is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Xbox.
The game will also be available through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming, with digital pre-orders now open through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Steam.
Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), operates across animation, comics and video games, with a focus on international partnerships and knowledge exchange between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
The agreement with SEGA expands Manga Productions' regional publishing portfolio beyond Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding another title from the Japanese gaming company to its MENA catalogue.
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