Yakuza/Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is releasing its quasi-prequel sport, Stranger Than Heaven, in January, and forward of its launch, the staff has been pulling again the curtain on protagonist Makoto Daito’s decades-spanning journey by way of Japan. A brand new story trailer RGG launched right now exhibits Makoto arriving in Japan and seemingly studying to rap, courtesy of Snoop Dogg’s Orpheus.
Titled “Act 1: Kokura Story Trailer,” this new Stranger Than Heaven teases how Makoto traveled to Japan to be taught English and work earlier than deciding he desires to go to Japan. He finally ends up on a big ship and begs Orpheus to take him to Japan. And so, Makoto’s first cease within the nation is Kokura, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 1915. Stranger Than Heaven spans a number of a long time throughout its 50-year story, taking Makoto to Kure, Minami, Atami, and eventually Shinjuku.
Take a look at the most recent Stranger Than Heaven story for your self beneath:
Stranger Than Heaven launches January 15 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC.
Within the meantime, learn our interview with RGG Studio head in regards to the late hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur’s controversial inclusion in Stranger Than Heaven, then read our hands-on preview of the game.