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Check Out a Full Playthrough of the Gamescom Demo Featuring Combat from 3 Eras

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN · published 29 Aug 2026, 01:00 UTC

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Check out the STRANGER THAN HEAVEN demo from Gamescom to see more of the creative & intuitive combat that gives you independent control of Makoto Daito’s left and right sides, featured in three out of the five eras waiting to be explored in the full game: 1915 Kokura, 1929 Kure, and 1943 Minami.

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A fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan.

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Community3 Oct 20261943, Minami – An In-Depth Look at One of Five Eras in STRANGER THAN HEAVENWelcome to 1943, Minami, a city offering energy, glamour, vibrant atmosphere, and the world of showbiz to protagonist Makoto Daito as new cultural influences continue to flow into the city. However, an uneasy atmosphere can be felt throughout the city, giving rise to society’s darker undercurrents. Check out everything in store below. WANT MORE? SEE ALL THE UPDATES FROM TOKYO GAME SHOW In case…Community1 Oct 20261929, Kure – An In-Depth Look at One of Five Eras in STRANGER THAN HEAVENWelcome to 1929, Kure, set fifteen years after Kokura and marking the next stage of protagonist Makoto Daito’s journey. Defined by its waterways, hillsides, and winding backstreets, the city is beginning to reflect a more modernized Japan. Check out everything in store below. WANT MORE? SEE ALL THE UPDATES FROM TOKYO GAME SHOW In case you missed it, watch the STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Special Openin…Community29 Sep 20261915, Kokura – An In-Depth Look at One of Five Eras in STRANGER THAN HEAVENWelcome to 1915, Kokura. Home of what was said to be one of the world’s largest foundries, a smoke-scorched town bursting with the passion of hard-driven, equally fiery workers. The city has a traditional character, but modern culture has started to take root. At this point in the story, protagonist Makoto Daito is still a young man, finding himself in unfamiliar land. Check out everything in s…