Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name launched on November 8, so at long last we can see what the Yakuza spin-off has to say for itself. If you didn't know, Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name follows Kiryu between the events of Yakuza 6, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and then sets up the character for Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). It offers a smaller experience when compared to a mainline game, but will introduce new fighting styles, and give players some more context for future games as far as Kiryu is concerned.
Prior to its launch, we compiled everything we knew about the game so you could keep up to date with all the content insights and news. Now the game has been released, this page can be used to see how the content of the game compares to what we knew about it in advance. So here's everything we knew about Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name - Cut to the chase
- What is it? A spin-off of the Yakuza series set in the same world
- When did it release? November 9, 2023
- What can I play it on? PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
- Who made it? Sega
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name release date
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name released on November 8, 2023, just after the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. In terms of platforms, the game is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name trailers
The latest trailer we received for Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name comes in the form of a lengthy developer update. everything from the story to the combat was detailed. Check it out below:
We've included some more Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name trailers throughout this article. If you're looking for more, however, then the official Sega YouTube channel is the place to go. You can find developer commentary videos and trailers for other Yakuza titles.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name gameplay
So far, Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name looks to be adopting the beat-em-up action featured in games like Yakuza 6 and Yakuza 0. This is not the same turn-based gameplay that Yakuza: Like a Dragon put forward back in 2020.
Players will take control of Kiryu once again, who now possess two unique fighting styles. First off there's the Yakuza style. This focuses on classic brawler abilities and action. Then there's Agent, which is new for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. This is much faster and relies on high-tech gadgetry.
The game will also be a smaller experience compared to the mainline games but expect plenty of side missions and distractions while you play. Specifics on mini-games and quests have also been detailed as part of the most recent trailer.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name story and setting
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name stars Kiryu, shortly after the events of Yakuza 6. He's gone into hiding to protect his family but is still working for an organization under a codename. The main setting is Yokohama, with an area called the Castle serving as a hub. Shortly after faking his own death, Kiryu is approached by a mysterious figure that drags him back into a criminal underworld, that runs adjacent to the dealings of the Yakuza. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name features a secret agent theme, and Kiryu will have access to spy gadgets and new technology.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name aims to fill in the gap between Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. With Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth on its way as well, Kiryu's story will be left off for future mainline entries to pick up. From the looks of things, there are plenty more adventures with Kiryu on the horizon.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name news
Like a Dragon Gaiden will launch with a demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Sega recently released a deep-dive on Like a Dragon Gaiden. It revealed that players who pick up Like a Dragon Gaiden will have access to a demo for Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth.
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name reportedly digital-only
According to a recent Tweet by developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name looks like it may be download-only. This has yet to be fully confirmed, so we'll update once we hear more.
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That's everything we know about Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name so far. For more on what's coming to Xbox consoles, be sure to check out our new Xbox Series X games list.
