Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Lost His Name is one of a couple of Like a Dragon games in development. Yakuza Studios hasn’t said much about the title, but they were probably planning to say more at the RGG Summit on June 15th. However, some details seem to have leaked out. Yakuza Gaiden The man whose name was erasedincluding its alleged release date and some gameplay details.
The release date of “Ryu ga Gotoku Gaiden: The man who erased his name” is revealed on the PlayStation Store
As pointed out by Kudamatsu, PS dealsI found the listing on a site that tracks the PlayStation Store. The game is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on November 9, according to the company. RGG Studio has only said 2023 so far, but the listing also points out that both PS4 and PS5 versions will launch. Like other generational titles from RGG Studio, it will be bundled together and support 2-player offline multiplayer. However, multiplayer was not elaborated upon.
There are also some screenshots (found in the slideshow above) and a general description of the gameplay. It says that Kazama Kiryu faked his own death and called himself Joryuu to protect his family. However, a mysterious figure tries to force him out of hiding.
There are two fighting styles, “Yakuza” and “Agent”. Yakuza are “very aggressive”, but agents value speed, accuracy, and high-tech equipment. Players will apparently have to “strategically adapt to the situation, leveraging both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.”
Mini-games are of course making a comeback as well, with secret arenas, karaoke, drinking at live-action cabaret clubs, and racing on pocket circuits. There is also a character named Akame who offers side missions to the player.
Sega and RGG Studio have not commented on the leak. Perhaps some or all of this information is RGG Summit on June 15th. However, that title is slated for 2024, although it hasn’t been leaked like Dragon 8.
