Ishinfinally comes to the west on PS4 and PS5
[Update:RGG Studio has released a new, near-six-minute story trailer forLike a Dragon: Ishin!You can check it out below.Like a Dragon: Ishin!will launch worldwide on July 23, 2025.]
A long-awaitedYakuzatitle is making its way to new fans.Like a Dragon: Ishinis a historical action-adventure, launching globally in February 2023.
Ishinis ahistorical thrillerset in 1860s Kyo, a fictional version of Kyoto. Hero Sakamoto Ryoma is a true historical figure, and the story follows the overthrow of the shogunate and how the samurai era vanished.
If the faces look familiar, it’s for good reason. Kazuma Kiryu is essentially “cast” as Sakamoto Ryoma, and others will appear as well. Yes, that includes Goro Majima.
WhileYakuza Ishinlaunched in Japanin 2014, western players haven’t had a localized version to play just yet. And more than a localization,Like a Dragon: Ishinis being built on Unreal Engine 4. I have to say, it’s looking pretty darn good on it, too.
Of course, the game will still have heat actions for some big finishers. Sakamoto can also wield a blade in Swordsman style, a gun in the Gunman style, orbothin the Wild Dancer style. Or maybe just go back to good old fists, in the Brawler stance.
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There’s more to come forLike a Dragon: Ishin, and we might not have to wait long. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is set to host asummit live streamearly tomorrow morning. Hopefully we’ll get some more details and info on RGG’s plans there.
Today’s State of Play confirms thatLike a Dragon: Ishinis coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5. TheSega uploadof the trailer also confirmsIshinis coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam.
