Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be priced at $ 59.99 across all platforms, avoiding the discussed trend of more expensive next-gen games.We previously knew that the game would feature a free update on all Xbox platforms using the Smart Delivery program, but Sega has confirmed that “a PlayStation 5 update path is also being planned for the western release.”
After the spin-off series Judgment included an English dub, which we said was excellent in our review, it appears that Yakuza as a whole is now embracing the option. In addition to bringing back Greg Chun, who voiced the main character in Judgment, the headline is that Mr. Sulu himself, George Takei will take on an important role. The game will also receive full subtitles in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
According to the press release, here is the leading English voice cast:
- “Kaiji Tang as Ichiban Kasuga, protagonist of the story who returns from 18 years in prison”
- “George Takei as Masumi Arakawa, Patriarch of the Arakawa Family”
- “Andrew Morgado as Koichi Adachi, a former police officer in search of the truth”
- “Greg Chun as Yu Nanba, oppressed former male nurse making peace with the world”
- “Elizabeth Maxwell as Saeko Mukoda, a bar hostess on a mission”
You can watch an announcement video featuring Takei and lead actor Kaiji Tang below. Be sure to keep an eye out for IGN today as we’ll bring you even more Yakuza: Like a Dragon news during Up At Noon at 5pm PT, including an exclusive interview. Here’s how to watch our Comic-Con @ Home on IGN Live shows.In addition to the standard edition, preorders for the game’s collector’s editions open today. The Day Ichi edition (59.99) includes a set of legend costumes, with eight costumes based on previous Yakuza characters, including Kasuma Kiryu. A physical version also includes a Steelbook case.
The Hero Edition (digital only- $ 69.99) includes all of the above, as well as two additional playable works to use in combat (the Devil Rocker who plays the guitar and the Naginata Matriarch), as well as additional employees to use in the minigame of the game management mode. The Legendary Hero Edition (digital only, $ 89.99) includes all of the above content, as well as bonus items, karaoke, ultimate wardrobe, and stat boosts.
We’re really excited for Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which turns traditional Yakuza combat into a ridiculous turn-based RPG. You can watch an interview and an exclusive game of the western version with us right now.
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