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Bandai Namco has released the opening animation for Scarlet Nexus and it features a performance by Oral Cigarettes.

Game Opening Animation is a trailer that showcases the opening of Scarlet Nexus and it features the song “Dream In Drive” by Oral Cigarettes (alternative rock band from the Nara Prefecture of Japan). Opening introduces players to the world and the main characters to the tune of the the hit song. The video can be seen here:

Scarlet Nexus is a new anime style action-RPG that is being developed and published by Bandai Namco. The game is being made in collaboration with the creators of the Tales of series. The game is set to launch on June 25th for all current and Next-Gen consoles along with the PC. Fans should be aware that the release date is subject to change.

Set in the distant future, the world has changed following the discovery of a psionic hormone in the human brain. This attracts mutants known as “Others” who have a hunger for brains and are impervious to conventional weapons. A select few with acute extra-sensory abilities are the only chance to fight the Others.

Players take on the role of an Other Suppression Force (OSF) operative. They must work with a fellow operatives and use their power to protect humanity from the Others.

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