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Preorders Are Open For Like a Dragon Prequel Stranger Than Heaven

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Stranger Than Heaven Standard Edition $70 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Stranger Than Heaven Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Xbox View at other stores Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Steam Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition $130 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Fans of the Yakuza franchise have something major to look forward to in early 2017. Stranger Than Heaven, a prequel to the Like a Dragon franchise, is now open for preorder and is slated for a January 15, 2027 release on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox on PC. There are two editions to choose from, as well as one retailer-specific preorder bonus. While none of those include early access, both the Deluxe Edition and the Collector's Edition have some fun bonuses worth checking out. If you are a Game Pass subscriber, Stranger Than Heaven will also launch there on January 15. Stranger Than Heaven Preorder Bonuses Preordering the game via any retailer will also get you the exclusive DLC weapon Dosu: Kagekiri. You'll get this as a voucher code for both physical and digital editions. Preordering physical editions of the game at Amazon also gets you an exclusive free poster with your purchase. Stranger Than Heaven Standard Edition $70 | Releases January 15, 2027 Stranger Than Heaven delivers you into the shoes of Makoto Daito, an orphan persecuted for his mixed Japanese and American heritage in the United States. He sneaks onto a ship in hopes of going to Japan. From there, you'll follow Daito across five sprawling timelines, from 1915 to 1965. Take a break from your battles as Makoto becomes a showman as well, weaving the thread of entertainment throughout his adventurous lifetime. The game also features Snoop Dogg and appearances from late actors Bunta Sugawara and rapper Tupac Shakur. Stranger Than Heaven is a prequel to the Like a Dragon franchise and is being developed by RGG Studio (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio) and published by Sega. Director Mikinobu Abe has worked on several titles from the Like a Dragon franchise in the past, including Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Lost Judgment, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The Standard Edition includes: Base Game Poster (Amazon only) Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Stranger Than Heaven Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases January 15, 2027 If you want a little more than just the basic package, the Deluxe Edition might be for you. This digital-only edition comes with a slate of extras that will add some extra fun to your play experience. The Deluxe Edition includes: Base Game Original Outfit (Makoto Daito) Set of Four New Weapons Set of Four New Skilled Performers Set of Three New Stage Production Items Special Promotional Poster Record Player (in-game soundtrack) Electronic Camera Preorder at Xbox Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Steam Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition $130 | Releases January 15, 2027 The Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition is packed with both physical and digital extras. Physical bonuses include a steelbook case for the game, a vinyl record, and a handsome collector's edition box suitable for display. The digital bonuses are the same as what you get in the Deluxe Edition. If you aren't sure what edition to go with, don't worry. You can purchase the deluxe upgrade bonuses separately at any time, so there's no penalty for going with the Standard Edition. The Collector's Edition includes: • Stranger Than Heaven Physical Edition• Steelbook• Stranger Than Heaven Vinyl Record• Deluxe Upgrade DLC Voucher Code• Weapon: Dosu Kagekiri Voucher Code (Pre-Order Bonus) Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop If you want to get ready for Stranger Than Heaven by replaying Like a Dragon games (or giving them a spin for the first time), Fanatical has some excellent deals on the series. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is currently part of its Prestige Collection Build Your Own Bundle deal, which you can snag for $15 when you bundle it with a second game. If you prefer to grab the games individually, check out our list below. Like a Dragon Game Deals Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — $60.89 ($70) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Deluxe Edition — $74 ($85) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Ultimate Edition — $95.69 ($110) Like a Dragon: Ishin! — $35.19 ($40) Like a Dragon: Ishin! Digital Deluxe — $44 ($50) Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — $43.49 ($50) Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Deluxe Edition — $47.84 ($55) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii — $52.79 ($60) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Digital Deluxe Edition — $66 ($75) Yakuza: Like a Dragon — $20 Yakuza: Like a Dragon Hero Edition — $22.49 ($25) Yakuza: Like a Dragon Le

Stranger Than Heaven Standard Edition $70 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Stranger Than Heaven Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Xbox View at other stores Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Steam Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition…

Stranger Than Heaven Standard Edition $70 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Stranger Than Heaven Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Xbox View at other stores Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Steam Stranger Than Heaven Collector's Edition $130 | Releases January 15, 2027 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Fans of the Yakuza franchise have something major to look…

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