Project Century – SEGA and Yakuza studio announce groundbreaking game

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Project Century by Ryu Ga Gotoku: A bloody, brutal real-time battle set in Japan in 1915 – a historical adventure that breaks the boundaries of the Yakuza series and forges new paths.

The YakuzaDeveloper Ryu Ga Gotoku is working on a brand new game called Project Century, which was announced by SEGA with a trailer during The Game Awards and is set in Japan in 1915.

Details are still scarce, but what has been shown so far is already making fans' hearts beat faster. The game will be set in Japan in 1915, a time of upheaval and political tension. Anyone who has ever dreamed of a historical journey to Japan in the early 1900s might find what they're looking for here.

Project Century switches to real-time combat.

Although Project Century Although still in the pre-alpha phase, a brief look at the game mechanics is already possible. The most noticeable change is the switch between turn-based combat – as we know it from newer games. Like a Dragon-titles – moving towards real-time combat. This could make the gameplay more dynamic and intense.

The footage shows the main character fighting several opponents in the street. He uses not only his fists, but also various improvised weapons such as crowbars and broken glass, making the fight appear significantly more brutal and bloody.

Even though no details about the story are yet known, the early 20th-century setting could offer interesting new perspectives and stories. Furthermore, Project Century This will not be RGG's only game: Another Like a Dragon-Spin-off titled Pirate Yakuza It is scheduled to be released next year, and also a new part of the Virtua FighterThe series is in development. RGG therefore remains extremely productive and continues to surprise with new ideas and projects.

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