Sotenbori, Osaka (Yakuza: Like A Dragon) — a meticulously crafted BeamNG map recreating the vibrant Sotenbori district, inspired by the iconic Dotombori area in Osaka, Japan, as seen in Yakuza: Like A Dragon. This port captures the essence of the original game environment, combining realistic urban detail with functional driving elements, while serving as a testbed for advanced porting tools.

Main features and environment:
– Authentic Sotenbori recreation, including the central river/canal, city streets, and iconic landmarks
– Optimized city layout, smaller than Kamurocho but designed for smooth performance without sacrificing visual fidelity
– Multiple urban road loops, providing functional driving routes rather than a single linear road
– Full night lighting system, with realistic emissive sources and animated lights replicating the original game environment
– PBR materials, imported from original sources for maximum realism
– Complete game props, particles, and sounds, enhancing immersion and interactive environment fidelity
– Optimized LODs, offering improved visual quality without overloading performance
– Customizable map elements, with some features disabled by default for performance but toggleable via the ImGui mapping controller

Additional details:
– The map highlights advanced porting techniques, solving previous issues with emissive materials and UV mapping that plagued earlier ports
– It serves as a test platform for future larger-scale ports, demonstrating readiness for more ambitious projects (e.g., Hawaii)
– Combines visual authenticity and functional gameplay, making it suitable for exploration, casual driving, or scenario testing

Mod authors: Car_Killer, AgentMooshroom5, thomatoes50, Dummiesman, theturboturnip, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio