Sega’s new Yakuza spinoff leaks, makes Kiryu secret agent Spider-Man

A leaked store listing for Sega’s next Like A Dragon game, the one that will bring back Yakuza hero Kazuma Kiryu, reveals new details about the game, including its Nov. 9 release date. As a dragon gaiden, the man who erased his name will see Kiryu come out of hiding after having faked his death, reimagining him as a gadget-powered secret agent who will clean up the streets like Sotenbori’s friendly(ish) neighborhood Spider-Man.

As a dragon gaiden, the man who erased his name details were revealed ahead of a planned livestream from the series’ developer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, by website PS Deals, which appears to have scraped the game’s PlayStation Store listing. The leak reveals the game’s description and a handful of screenshots.

“Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding,” the description of This is the story of the man who erased his name reads. “Under the codename ‘Joryu,’ Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.”

Kiryu has two styles of fighting. A Man who Erased his NameYakuza and agent. The former will let players “strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair.” The new Agent style will let Kiryu deliver “blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.”

So when I said Kiryu is basically Spider-Man, it wasn’t because I have Across the Spider-VerseMy brain is deeply wedged. Look:

Image: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/Sega

While teasing some mystery, the rest of the descriptions promises the same kind of violent and varied entertainment that one is used to from Yakuza games and Like A Dragon.

Whether you’re brawling in the secret Castle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.

The mysterious Castle, Yokohama, and Sotenbori are all explored by an intriguing character named Akame.

As a dragon gaiden, the man who erased his nameThe Like A Dragon series will return to the action-packed, real-time Yakuza-style games. This was previously downplayed for a more turn-based role-playing-game-like format. Last year, RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama said A Man who Erased his Name will be “about half the size” of a mainline title in the series. It won’t be entirely linear — players will still be able to “go to town, hang out and do side quests,” he said. But it will be “easy to play, not too long, not too heavy.”

Next, the next installment in this series. Dragon Like 8The film will star Kazuma Kiriya and You can also watch Yakuza as a Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga, will be released sometime in 2024.

As a dragon gaiden, the man who erased his nameThe game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Xbox One and Xbox Series X are also included.