Sega announces third Yakuza game: ‘Like a Dragon Gaiden’ will release in 2023 VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Sega announces third Yakuza game ‘ Like a Dragon Gaiden’ will release in 2023The Man Who Erased His Name will take place between Yakuza 6 and 7 Video Game News 14th Sep 2022 / 11:53 am Posted by Jordan MiddlerSega has announced its third Yakuza title of the week, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The spin-off will take place between Yakuza 6 and 7 and tell the story of what happened to Kiryu Kazama, Sega said on Wednesday. It will release on all platforms in 2023. Revealed during the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Summit live stream by executive producer Masayoshi Yokoyama, the trailer gave a brief look at Kiryu meditating, having taken an assumed name. “This is going to be an action-adventure game,” said Masayoshi Yokoyama. “It will be about half the size of a regular Yakuza game.” Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. Yokoyama also said that the game will feature the traditional Yakuza elements such as “hanging around in town,” but made clear that this is a side story, meant to get players prepared for Like A Dragon 8, the next mainline game in the series which was also announced on Wednesday Starring both Kiryu and Ichiban, the game is set for release in 2024. Unlike Like a Dragon Gaiden, Like a Dragon 8 will once again be an RPG, and will feature dual protagonists according to Yokoyama. “The scale of the game is really big, it’s going to be the largest game to date,” Masayoshi Yokoyama said during the Q&A following the reveal. This is the third Yakuza game that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed this week, the first of which being Like a Dragon Ishin. Originally released for PS3 and PS4 in 2014 and is set during the mid-1800s, with players taking on the role of real-life samurai Sakamoto Ryoma. 3 Comments Related VGC Content Sonic Frontiers will get free Monster Hunter DLC shortly after launch3 hours ago Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future22 hours ago Atlus confirms January release for Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden3 days ago Company of Heroes 3 has been delayed until 20236 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News1 Judgment and Lost Judgment are now available on PCA dispute with the game's star reportedly kept the games from PC until now3 weeks ago1 Comment1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago11 Yakuza 8 is officially titled Like A Dragon 8 starring Kiryu and IchibanThe game is planned for release in 20243 weeks ago11 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.