The trailer leans heavily into its 1940s setting, complete with era-appropriate jazz music, trench coats, and old cars. Judging by the trailer, we will get to explore the 1940s version of Sotenbori – a region that first made its debut all the way back in Yakuza 2, and which is based on the real-world location Dotonbori.

While we didn’t get to see too much in the way of real-time combat, the few glimpses that we get indicates that Stranger Than Heaven will feature real-time action combat.

Stranger Than Heaven doesn’t yet have a release date. Going by the studio’s tradition, the game will likely come to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

The Metroid Prime series has always received renown for fun gameplay loop while packing challenging bosses, incredible environments and devious puzzles. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks to offer just as much, but really, the promise of a new Retro Studios title after all these years is enough for us.

The latter, in particular, has sparked plenty of fan theories and speculation, with Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega having little to no information on what Project Century is. Its brief reveal trailer confirmed that the game is set in 1915 Japan, based on which many speculated it could be a prequel to the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series. That said, based on RGG Studio boss Masayoshi Yokoyama’s recent statements, that might not be the case.

Spotted by Automaton Media, during a live broadcast last week, Yokoyama stated that all speculation and theories from fans on what Project Century is have been wrong so far. He also added that RGG Studio made sure not to include any details or tidbits in the trailer that could give that information away.

“We didn’t include any information that would enable people to guess,” Yokoyama said.

How long it’ll be before the developer chooses to fully lift the lid on Project Century remains to be seen, but based on its track record, it’s certainly earned its fair share of goodwill. 

In the meantime, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on February 21. 

Set in 1915 Japan, it features a protagonist quickly smacked by thugs, leading to a pitched battle. Later, we see him dual-wielding sickles and taking on enemies in the rain. There’s a fair amount of brutality, like when stabbing opponents in the stomach or slicing necks. A boss fight is also showcased, with the individual blocking hits with his weapon before getting knocked down.

Overall, the combat feels more grounded and visceral – a stark contrast to how Like a Dragon has felt over the years. The vibes are immaculate, and the environments are detailed, so it should be interesting to see how this shapes up.

Project Century doesn’t have a release window or platforms, so stay tuned for updates in the coming months.