Summary
A brand-new update video from Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reveals thatLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewill have a surprising bonus feature: a special demo of the eighth mainline game in the series,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.Like a Dragon Gaidenfocuses on Kazuma Kiryu, who has taken up to being anagent of the Daidoji Faction. It will also serve as the game that bridges the gaps betweenYakuza 6,Yakuza: Like a Dragon, andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, focusing on Kiryu Kazuma’s perspective throughout the events of these threeLike a Dragongames.
The video opens with Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director, Masayoshi Yokoyama, recapping some elements fans have learned about the game. Yokoyama then unveiled a few new videos that showed off new story and gameplay elements. This included Kiryu’s new Agent and Yakuza fighting styles,the hostesses ofGaiden’s Cabaret Club, and Karaoke mini-games. After showcasing the gameplay features ofGaiden, a special cutscene played.
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The video first shows off a brief scene fromLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.Kasuga Ichiban is in Hawaiiand has found himself in a pair of handcuffs. He is then freed by Kiryu himself, with Kasuga shocked to see him. The video then reveals a “Special Trial” forInfinite Wealth, which will be included and available to download with a purchase ofLike a Dragon Gaiden.
Yokoyama notes fans might be surprised to hear that a demo ofInfinite Wealthwill be included withLike a Dragon Gaiden, and clarifies the “Special Trial” part of the demo. According to Yokoyama, this special content will include scenes that won’t be included in the eighth main game, but can be viewed after beatingGaiden. He also reveals that Gaiden will be getting hands-on demos at various gaming industry events throughout the year, including Gamescom, Pax West, and Tokyo Game Show.
The trailers included in this showcase highlight both the story and gameplay of the spin-off, along withthe narrative ties betweenGaidenandInfinite Wealth. There are several story beats throughout the trailer that reference the events of pastLike a Dragongames, such as Kiryu’s family back at Morning Glory Orphanage and the dissolution of the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance fromYakuza: Like a Dragon.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewill launch July 14, 2025, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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