Following a multi-month new-generation console exclusivity period on the Xbox Series X, SEGA and developers Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have today released their latest action-adventure game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, onto the PlayStation 5. This includes a free upgrade path for those who chose to begin Ichiban Kasuga’s journey on the PlayStation 4, providing access to a swath of non-content improvements, including: improved frame rates, higher resolution support and faster loading times. There is no exclusive content specifically for this version, so those who purchased an Xbox Series X copy may not find enough on offer to justify a repurchase.
In addition to the language and dub options already available in Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Brazilian Portugese and Russian subtitles are now officially available in the game as well.
To mark this release, across all consoles, all owners of the game can download the Legends Costume Set for free on all platforms until April 2. This Costume Set includes eight different player ensembles that pay homage to fan-favorite characters from the Yakuza-verse, including Goro Majima’s slick tux, Kazuma Kiryu’s icy fit, Daigo Dojima’s streetwear and more.
In Yakuza: Like a Dragon, players take on the role of Ichiban Kasuga (portrayed by Kaiji Tang), a rough around the edges member of the yakuza who is on the hunt for the truth after being betrayed by his clan after voluntarily serving an 18-year prison sentence for a crime he did not commit in order to protect his patriarch and father-figure, Masumi Arakawa (portrayed by George Takei). Along the way, Ichiban meets a rag-tag cast of characters including rogue cop Adachi (played by Andrew Morgado), ex-nurse Nanba (portrayed by Greg Chun) and Saeko (portrayed by Elizabeth Maxwell), a hostess on a mission. Together, Ichiban and his crew must rise together to become the heroes they never anticipated becoming.
