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RGG Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven will jump through five eras (1915 to 1965) and five Japanese cities, rather than focusing on a single evolving locale. The historical action-brawler uses time jumps to mix technology, fashion, and settings, with a May 6 trailer deep-dive teased, continuing the Like A Dragon lineage with jazz-infused combat.
Sega accidentally revealed sales figures for several major titles including Persona 5 Royal, Sonic Frontiers, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon through a presentation slide, with Persona 5 Royal selling over 7 million units and Sonic Frontiers around 4.5 million, before the document was removed.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new game Stranger Than Heaven, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, is a detective-themed game set in a glamorous, neon-lit city reminiscent of L.A. Noire, with survival and simulation elements, and is scheduled for release in 2026.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for the Yakuza series, announced a new action game titled Project Century at The Game Awards 2024. Set in 1915, the game features a mysterious protagonist in an alternate-history Japan, with a more intense and gory style than previous Yakuza games. This announcement comes as a surprise, given the studio's recent reveal of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, set for release in February 2025. RGG Studio is known for its prolific output, having released numerous titles in recent years.
Amazon is set to release a TV adaptation of the popular video game series Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) this fall, starring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu. The show will honor the games while introducing original elements, focusing on Kiryu's life and evolution as a fighter. The series will also vividly portray the fictional district of Kamurocho, capturing its changes over time. Takeuchi emphasizes his respect for the original material while bringing his own interpretation to the character, ensuring a faithful yet fresh adaptation.
Amazon is releasing a six-episode live-action series based on Sega's Like a Dragon game series, starring Ryōma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu. The series, titled Like a Dragon ~Beyond the Game~, will debut in two batches on October 25 and November 1, with the Western title Like a Dragon: Yakuza releasing on October 24.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a live-action series based on Sega's Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) game series, set to release in two batches on October 25 and November 1, 2024. Directed by Masaharu Take and starring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu, the series will follow an original story inspired by the first game, focusing on Kiryu and his friends in 1995 and 2005. The show promises intense action scenes and aims to capture the essence of the games while adding new elements for both fans and newcomers.
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are preparing for a new installment in the Like a Dragon series, with casting auditions set to begin soon. The upcoming game, which is not Yakuza Kiwami 3, does not have a title yet. The previous installment, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, achieved record-breaking sales, and the next game could be a direct sequel or another spin-off.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will hold cast auditions for the next Like a Dragon title, with series director Masayoshi Yokoyama confirming that it is not Yakuza Kiwami 3. Details for the auditions will be announced in the near future, and Yokoyama hinted at the possibility of a Kiwami 3 in the future.
Masayoshi Yokoyama, director of Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, expresses surprise at the strong early sales of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as the series typically sells slowly over time due to word of mouth. The game shipped one million copies within its first week, a rate Yokoyama wasn't expecting, as the series historically gains traction gradually. VGC's review praises the game as "the series at its very best" and "one of the best RPGs we've played in years."
Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto reveals that several job classes, including basketball players, couriers, and pest exterminators, were initially considered for the game but didn't make the final cut in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The game features a diverse job system with real-world classes like surfer, chef, and dominatrix, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, the game includes a resort management sim called Dondoko Island and explores the character development of the series' iconic protagonist, Kiryu, as he faces personal challenges and passes the torch to the new protagonist, Ichiban.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth becomes the fastest-selling game in the Yakuza series, reaching 1 million units sold in its first week, with free downloadable content to celebrate. The game features turn-based combat, a large map, and diverse character roles, but has caused frustration with its exclusive New Game Plus mode in higher-priced versions. IGN's review praises it as one of the best in the series.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth becomes the 30th game to achieve a perfect score in Famitsu, a respected Japanese gaming magazine, with all four reviewers awarding it a perfect 10. This makes it only the fourth game in the 2020s to receive this accolade. The game is praised for being "the series at its very best" and is described as an "absolutely unmissable" RPG with excellent combat and a diverse cast of characters.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has achieved the series' most successful launch on Steam, with a peak concurrent player count of 46,161 over its launch weekend, surpassing the previous best launch for the series. The game continues the stories of protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu and has garnered well-deserved success, as indicated by positive reviews.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Infinite Wealth has achieved the series' biggest Steam launch with over four times the player count of the previous mainline entry, reaching a peak concurrent player count of 46,161 during its launch weekend. The game takes the series outside of Japan for the first time, featuring the biggest map to date and offering a unique blend of dramatic crime thriller and wacky side content. However, frustration has arisen due to the New Game Plus mode being exclusive to more expensive versions of the game.