Guest appearances from some series veterans
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released thefirst gameplay trailerfor their upcoming remakeLike a Dragon: Ishin!— the slick video shows off some of the characters, locales, and intense combat action of the period piece spin-off from the much-lovedYakuza/Like a Dragonfranchise.
Originally released in Japan back in 2014 asRyu ga Gotoku Ishin!, Sega’s spin-off sees a suspiciously familiar party of heroes and villains clash against the backdrop of the latter-day Bakamatsu period of Edo-era Japan. Replacing the streets of Kamurocho with rural villages and ancient temples, the game follows the adventures of legendary swordsman and folklore figure Sakamoto Ryōma — essentially “portrayed” byLike a Dragonhero Kazuma Kiryu.
The new remake will feature an overhauled game engine, modern visuals, and tightened combat. In addition, a new “soldier” system will let the player call upon classicLike a Dragoncharacters for an assist in battle, includingLike a Dragon 2‘s Kaoru Sayama andLike a Dragon 7‘s Ichiban Kasuga. As depicted in the trailer, fans can also expect a wide variety of dopey side activities, including some garden plantation, fishing, gambling, and, naturally, some Edo-era karaoke. Because why hot?
It might have been a very, very,verylong time coming for western fans, but it looks like this new edition of the rare release is going to have been worth the wait.Like a Dragon: Ishin!launches on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms July 04, 2025.
