Sega and the Ryu Ga Gotoku studio have shared new information about Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namethe new game from the franchise formerly known as Yakuza. This information details what is the history of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and the main characters and organizations of this new game starring the hero of the franchise Yakuza.
So next, we tell you what is the story, characters, requirements and release date of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namethe new game from the franchise formerly known as Yakuza.
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What is the story of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
Since the release of the first ad for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namethe Ryu Ga Gotoku studio commented that the game will be developed in 2018 and will serve as a bridge between the events of the sixth and eighth title of the franchise formerly known as Yakuza.
The official page of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name describes the game’s story as follows:
What must you sacrifice to protect your loved ones?
Kazuma Kiryu, an ancient legend in the yakuza world, fakes his death to protect his loved ones.
Now an agent of the Daidoji faction and going by the code name “Joryu”, Kiryu pursues an illegal gold smuggling point in the Yokohama port. It was supposed to be an easy mission, but when he arrives he finds several dozen Daidoji agents waiting. Despite having risen to the rank of president within the Tojo clan, Kiryu has maintained a relatively low profile among his peers. Unable to resist his taunts, Kiryu ends up violently lashing out at them. The only thing he has served for is to enlarge the huge hole that he has inside.
However, at that very moment, a mysterious group appears.
The deal had gone bad. No one outside of him should know. And in the midst of the chaos and confusion, the shady group seems to recognize Kiryu. They must not be allowed to fade into the shadows.
Though he had severed all ties to his past, Kazuma Kiryu finds himself once again entering the maelstrom of the underworld.”
When does it come out or what is the release date of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namethe new ‘spin off’ game of the franchise formerly known as Yakuza?
If they are those who are interested in knowing what is the release date of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewe tell you that the new game of the franchise formerly known as Yakuza It will be released on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. This game will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Windows online store.
Who are the main characters in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
The official page of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name has listed and described six of the characters we will see in the game.
Kazuma Kiryu
in the history of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Kazuma Kiryu -played by Takaya Kuroda- has moved away from his past and now has a new identity. Kiryu, formerly known as the Dragon of Dojima, became president of the Tojo clan. He also ran the Okinawa Morning Glory Orphanage for a time. However, all traces of his former life have been buried. Forever estranged from his children at the orphanage, Kiryu aimlessly fills the void by working for the Daidoji faction.
Kosei Shishido
Shishido, played by Yasukaze Motomiya, is one of the best men in the Watase family. This is the most powerful group within the Omi Alliance and is led by Masaru Watase, who is next in line to become president of the alliance. Shishido wields deadly weapons without any regard for the lives of his victims.
Yuki Tsuruno
Yuki Tsuruno, played by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, is a member who swore allegiance to the Watabe family. Within the organization, Tsuruno is the second highest ranking member. Thanks to this, Yuki Tsuruno directs the operations of the group in the absence of his boss.
Akame
Akame is played by Dojima Uika, a Japanese actress and singer known as First Summer Uika. She, in the story of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a multifaceted person based in Sotenbori, Osaka. She knows the ins and outs of the city thoroughly thanks to her Akame Network, which extends to all corners of the Sotenbori. Akame also acts as an intermediary so that certain people are guided to her destination.
Homare Nishitani III
Homare Nishitani III, played by South Korean actor and model Kim Jae-wook, is the third patriarch of the Kijin clan, a direct affiliate of the Omi Alliance. Nishitani, according to the story of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, is a young yakuza who quickly rose through the ranks to become the head of the Kijin clan. Nishitami likes nothing more than risking his life in a fight to the death. Additionally, Homare Nishitani III’s influence in the Omi Alliance is comparable to Watase’s.
Kihei Hanawa
Kihei Hanawa, leader of the Daidoji faction, is played by actor and voice actor Hiroki Tōchi. Hanawa is the only point of contact between Kazuma Kiryu and the outside world. His interactions with Kiryu are strictly professional and lack any warmth. He doesn’t hesitate to rebuke the legendary yakuza once known as the Dragon of Dojima.
What are the organizations that we will see in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
The action in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namethe ‘spin off’ of the franchise known as Yakuza that will serve as a bridge between the history of the sixth and eighth installments, will involve two factions.
The first is the Omi alliance, which is the largest yakuza organization in Japan, based in Osaka. With their old enemy, the Tojo clan, weakened, the Omi Alliance is poised to rule the entire country.
This is a group with deep ties to politics, having inherited its wealth and authority from the late Minoru Daidioji—known as the “Showa Era Fixer.”
What are the technical requirements of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Steam (PC)?
| Requirements Like a Dragon Gaiden | Minimum | Recommended |
| Operating system | Windows 10 1903 (update 18362) | Windows 10 1903 (update 18362) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 3.1 GHz | Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 3.1 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB o Intel Arc A380, 6 GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB o Intel Arc A380, 6 GB |
| DirectX | v12 | v12 |
Fuente: official page of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
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