Like a Dragon Gaiden gets a new trailer and an official release date

Sega has officially confirmed the release date for Yakuza spin-off Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

The game will be released on November 9 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.

Players who pre-order the game will also get a Legendary Fighter Pack featuring characters from previous Yakuza games.

Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio first announced the game back in September 2022 during a ‘Studio Summit’ presentation.

A new trailer shown today during Summer Game Fest gives players a first look at the gameplay.

The release date of Like a Dragon Gaiden was leaked earlier today when information briefly appeared on the PlayStation Store’s backend.

This also gave new information on the game’s plot. It read: “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. Under the codename ‘Joryu’, Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.”

The game will reportedly have two fighting styles, Yakuza and Agent, with the player able to switch between them dynamically.

“With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair,” the description reads.

“Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.”