Stranger Than Heaven Wishlists Hit 1 Million, Half From New RGG Fans

Sega Sammy Holdings reported that pre-release wishlists for Stranger Than Heaven have surpassed one million across all platforms, establishing the title as RGG Studio’s most anticipated project to date. The company highlighted a significant demographic shift in this interest, noting that approximately fifty percent of these registrations come from players who have never previously purchased a game developed by the studio. This surge in new user engagement follows promotional efforts designed to introduce the franchise to broader audiences beyond its core fanbase.

Sega also noted that Persona 4 Revival has exceeded two million wishlists eighteen weeks before its February release, outperforming previous entries like Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: Re Fantazio. Unlike Stranger Than Heaven, which attracts newcomers, Persona 4 Revival’s wishlist numbers are driven largely by returning series fans. These strong pre-launch metrics contribute to Sega’s optimistic outlook for its upcoming second-half fiscal releases, despite a recent decline in full-price game revenue due to fewer new titles on the market.