Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023)

ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

In the upcoming title, “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name,” players will take on the role of Kazuma Kiryu, a former Yakuza now living under the alias “Joryu”. The pre-order rewards hint towards an explosive gameplay, featuring three legendary characters from the series: Goro Majima, Taiga Saejima, and Daigo Dojima.

The game introduces a new arena setting aboard a mysterious ship situated in Osaka Bay, where players will be required to prove their combat prowess against an array of fearsome opponents. The gameplay emphatically puts an underline on the promises of edge-of-your-seat battles.

Moreover, players will enjoy dual fighting styles- the Yakuza and Agent styles. The former leverages Kiryu’s untamed strength to unleash raw and savage moves, while the latter introduces a technological twist allowing players to stun enemies before launching high-powered attacks.

The narrative centers Kiryu being forced out of his self-imposed exile by an unknown enemy and his journey across vibrant locations teeming with interesting characters and various activities. The game delves into an engaging action story, where the past surfaces to haunt the present.

Adding to the combat and story, “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name” offers an assortment of entertaining alternatives, like the secret Battle arena, a karaoke bar, the live-action cabaret club, and pocket circuit races. An intriguing character named Akame provides exciting sub-missions, adding to the overall depth of gameplay, while exploring Sotenbori and Yokohama.

Over time, “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name” will also feature a mix of paid and free additional content, contributing to its longevity. Also noteworthy is that the game will bring in English voiceovers in a post-launch distribution. So, if you’re eager to pretend to forfeit your past and dive into this engrossing world, now might be the time to consider preordering.