It has been a great week for its fans Yakuza. It was confirmed during State of Play yesterday Yakuza Isshin It would eventually reach the West with a remake, which is now known Like dragons: they were. Now, during Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s presentation within the framework of the Tokyo Game Show, We didn’t just get the first trailer Yakuza dBut a new spin-off was also released Starring Kazuma Kiryu.
To kick things off, we had the first official video teaser Yakuza dNow known as Like a dragon 8. This installment is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X sometime in 2024 S and will arrive on PC. RGG Studios noted that this is the biggest game they have worked on to date.
As you can see in the trailer, Kiryu has changed his hair and the reason is a mystery. It was also known that Dr Dojima’s Dragon will co-star in this installment along with Ichiban Kasuga. The battle system will be a turn-based RPG, with Kamurocho having his own faction separate from the protagonist Ichiban.
Not content with this big reveal, RGG Studio introduces us Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His NameA title coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X in 2023 Will be available for S and PC This installment will star Kiryuu and will show what happened to this character Yakuza 6 y 7.
It has been mentioned Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name It will offer us the traditional action battles of the series, so here we will not see the RPG system. In addition, it has been pointed out that this is a short experience, and a love letter to fans of the series.
Although it was revealed yesterday Like dragons: they wereAt the presentation we had more information, and the actor from it was confirmed Yakuza 0 They will have new roles in this remake, so the possibility of seeing completely new content cannot be ruled out. Similarly, it was confirmed that this title already has a proper release date and It will be February 21, 2023 when we get the chance to experience Sakamoto Ryoma’s story.
Last but not least, it is confirmed trial y Lost Judgment Now available on PC, something that all fans have been waiting for. Currently, it is unknown if we will see a third installment of this spin-off.
Undoubtedly, a great time to be a yakuza fan. In summary, Like Dragon 8, The main installment in the series, coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2024; Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be available on the same platform sometime in 2023; when Like dragons: they were It will arrive on these same consoles on February 21, 2023. In related topics, you can check out yesterday’s State of Play summary.
Editor’s note:
While I can’t wait a second to get my hands on all three titles, the emphasis on Kiryuu seems a bit odd to me, especially considering that his story ended in Yakuza 6 and he passed on to Ichibane in Like a Dragon. the torch
Through: RGG Studio