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A leaked trailer fragment for Virtua Fighter Crossroads (Virtua Fighter 6) from RGG Studio appeared on Bilibili, hinting at a ground-up reboot with simple three-button controls and a fresh visual direction inspired by Street Fighter and Tekken; a full trailer is anticipated soon, potentially before EVO in June.
Footage leaked online suggesting Virtua Fighter 6 will be titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, introducing new fighter Cielo alongside familiar characters (Pai Chan, Stella, Wolf Hawkfield) and signaling a narrative-driven, realism-focused reboot with intuitive controls; the video, first seen on Bilibili, hints at an official reveal at upcoming events such as State of Play, Summer Games Fest, and Evo 2026.
A leaked video on Bilibili appears to show a behind-the-scenes diary for the next Virtua Fighter game, reportedly titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads and developed by RGG Studio. Sega has not officially announced a title. The footage emphasizes a strong narrative while keeping a one-on-one mode readily accessible, and discusses bringing realism to guard mechanics and a depth of moves, all while preserving intuitive controls. The clip has circulated on ResetEra and r/VirtuaFighter.
A leaked PS5 trailer labeled Virtua Fighter Crossroads shows over 90 seconds of gameplay with characters like Stella, Wolf, and Pai, plus behind-the-scenes interviews with RGG Studio. The footage suggests a polished next-gen fighter, but no release date has been announced yet, keeping fans eager for more updates this year.
During Sega/Xbox’s reveal for Stranger Than Heaven, the Yakuza prequel reveals a CG likeness of late actor Bunta Sugawara (died 2014), crafted from archival material with family consent and voiced by Takashi Ukaji. This marks the first time RGG Studio uses a deceased actor’s likeness in a game, prompting debate over memorialization versus exploitation and drawing criticism that the move could commodify Sugawara’s legacy, though Sega says it honors him with materials provided by Toei.
Stranger Than Heaven is confirmed as a Yakuza origin story spanning 50 years, following Makoto Daito. The game shifts focus from traditional Kiryu-style action to music-driven gameplay—building bands to fund pursuits—while combat uses a unique left/right-arm system and weapon upgrades. It still includes open-world exploration and minigames, with Snoop Dogg voicing a character, and is headed to PS5 this winter, with more details promised by RGG Studio.
Xbox will air a 30-minute special, Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven, on May 6 (4pm PT / 7pm ET; May 7 UK), offering insights from developers and cast into the game's five-era, five-city modern Japan setting and its 50-year story. The show streams on YouTube, Twitch, and regional Xbox channels (with a Japanese version on Xbox Japan YouTube and subtitles in multiple languages; accessibility options including Audio Descriptions and ASL/JSL). A post-show recap will follow on Xbox Wire, and co-streams are allowed though bots may interfere. Stranger Than Heaven is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, as an Xbox Play Anywhere title and Game Pass.
RGG Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven will jump through five eras (1915 to 1965) and five Japanese cities, rather than focusing on a single evolving locale. The historical action-brawler uses time jumps to mix technology, fashion, and settings, with a May 6 trailer deep-dive teased, continuing the Like A Dragon lineage with jazz-infused combat.
A new trailer for Stranger Than Heaven from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reveals a sprawling scope—five eras (1915–1965) across five Japanese cities, a revamped combat system, tram travel, romantic subplots, and a jazz-forward soundtrack—plus an Xbox Presents: A Special Look on May 6 to show more. The game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud with Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass, with region-based air times for the broadcast.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for the Yakuza series, announced a new action game titled Project Century at The Game Awards 2024. Set in 1915, the game features a mysterious protagonist in an alternate-history Japan, with a more intense and gory style than previous Yakuza games. This announcement comes as a surprise, given the studio's recent reveal of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, set for release in February 2025. RGG Studio is known for its prolific output, having released numerous titles in recent years.
RGG Studio will release free DLC, a Celebratory T-Shirt Set, for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to celebrate selling 1 million units. The DLC will feature various in-game designs, and fans have responded positively, expressing interest in real-life versions. The game has received critical acclaim and perfect scores, and the DLC release date will be announced by Sega in the future.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth becomes the fastest-selling game in the Yakuza series, reaching one million units in just a week since its launch. To celebrate, RGG Studio will release a free in-game t-shirt set. The game's success reflects the series' growth, with 2017's Yakuza 0 being a turning point for its popularity in the western market. The game received high praise for its story, improved combat, and abundant side content, making it the best Yakuza game to date.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has achieved 1 million sales in its first week, making it the fastest-selling title in the series and surpassing half of its predecessor's lifetime sales. The game has received positive reception from players and had the series' biggest Steam launch ever. To celebrate, RGG Studio will add a free celebratory T-shirt set to the game as an update.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth celebrates shipping one million units globally by gifting players with a free in-game celebratory t-shirt set, with more surprises to come. The game has received excellent reviews and achieved the highest review score in series history, marking a successful launch just a week after its release.
Yakuza series developer RGG Studio has announced that the English dub for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be released sometime this month as a free update. The specific release date has not been revealed yet, but fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more details. The English dub will feature YouTuber and voice actor Yong Yea as the star, Kazuma Kiryu. This update comes ahead of the release of the new installment, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which is set to launch on January 26, 2024.