Because it seems, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon was an even bigger flip for the sequence than realized. It starred an all-new protagonist in a non-Kamurocho setting and even sported the Japanese title of the sequence (Like a Dragon) because the subtitle. The seventh recreation could be seen as developer RGG Studio’s try and restart the Yakuza sequence on a brand new foot. Now, the corporate is dropping “Yakuza” from the title altogether. The following Yakuza recreation, Like a Dragon 8, was introduced earlier right now through the RGG Studio showcase, and it’s heading to PC in 2024.
Oh, I suppose there’s one ingredient RGG can’t merely go away behind in spite of everything. Kazuma Kiryu, who handed the protag reigns to Ichiban Kasuga after exiting with Yakuza 6, is returning. Like a Dragon 8 will see each bare-knuckle brawlers in twin protagonist roles. Ichiban, in fact, comes again wearing his burgundy disco swimsuit and poofy haircut. And that’s a extremely good factor. Whereas his function as lead in Yakuza 7 was a significant change, Ichiban Kasuga gained the hearts of sequence followers along with his aloof persona and sort coronary heart.
However now, Kiryu has returned, and he’s trying fairly completely different. Although his stone-chiseled facial features hasn’t altered from “at all times disenchanted,” he’s not fully the identical. With straightened grey hair, Kiryu is trying like he’s about to infiltrate a pop group. Based on RGG, there’s a motive for the look. My guess? He’s making an attempt to remain incognito by posing as an offended mop. Yakuza is bizarre sufficient that it’d simply be true (it in all probability isn’t).
Like an offended mop
Like a Dragon 8 continues to be early in improvement, and it gained’t proceed the Yakuza saga till 2024 when it lands on PC. RGG supplied little or no additional information together with the announcement. Nonetheless, the developer is promising the sport would be the greatest Yakuza journey but. Primarily based on the trailer, it additionally seems to be like we’re returning to the imply streets of Kamurocho. The flags seen on the edges of the buildings brandish the title, and it’s laborious to mistake all that glowing neon.
The teaser trailer doesn’t present any hints to the story, both. However one thing definitely occurs that drives these two characters collectively. Within the video, we hear Kiryu say “Guess we don’t have a selection.” Ichiban laughs, and replies “All proper, it’s hero time… Kiryu-san!” That may be a very Ichiban factor to say.
The showcase included loads of different bulletins. Each Judgment and its sequel are actually accessible on Steam, and Kiryu is getting a spin-off recreation that tells his story after Yakuza 6.