Like a Dragon Gaiden – Official Overview Trailer and Developer Update
The Like a Dragon Gaiden – Official Overview Trailer and Developer Update was released on July 7, 2023. It provides a deep dive look at the upcoming game, which is a spin-off of the Yakuza series. The trailer showcases more of the story, a breakdown of the two combat fighting styles Agent and Yakuza, various entertainment experiences like karaoke, and more.
The story of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name takes place several years after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the Yakuza series, has faked his death in order to protect his loved ones. He has become an agent for the Daidoji Faction and assigned the codename “Joryu,” and is tasked with hunting down an illegal gold smuggling site in the Port of Yokohama.
The game features two different combat fighting styles: Agent and Yakuza. Agent style is a more agile and acrobatic style that focuses on using weapons and gadgets. Yakuza style is a more powerful and straightforward style that focuses on using fists and kicks.
In addition to the main story, Like a Dragon Gaiden will also feature a variety of side activities, such as karaoke, gambling, and hostess clubs. The game will also include a Coliseum battle arena where players can fight against other characters.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC on November 9, 2023. It will also be available as part of the Yakuza: Like a Dragon Remastered Collection, which will be released on the same day.
Here are some of the key features of Like a Dragon Gaiden:
- A new story following Kazuma Kiryu several years after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon
- Two different combat fighting styles: Agent and Yakuza
- A variety of side activities, such as karaoke, gambling, and hostess clubs
- A Coliseum battle arena where players can fight against other characters
- Available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC
If you are a fan of the Yakuza series, then Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a must-play. It is a great opportunity to learn more about Kazuma Kiryu’s backstory and see him in a new light. The game also features some of the best combat and side activities in the series.