Stranger Than Heaven Devs Say Adding Tupac To The Game Was A 'Good Idea'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is including Tupac Shakur as a character in their upcoming game Stranger than Heaven, believing it adds value to the project.
- The idea originated during collaboration with Snoop Dogg, who was initially cast as the character Orpheus and suggested Tupac as a complementary character.
- Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama noted that reviving deceased figures in games is more common in Japan, citing their prior use of actor Bunta Sugawara’s likeness as an example.
- The studio obtained official permissions from Tupac’s estate and family, as well as from Sugawara’s estate, ensuring all parties approved the character’s inclusion.
- Despite backlash and criticism about resurrecting Tupac, Yokoyama emphasized respect for differing opinions but maintained confidence in their creative decision.