Like a Dragon: Ishin! Remake Coming to PS4 and PS5 February 2023

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Ryu ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio have announced that a remake of 2014’s Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin!, titled “Like a Dragon: Ishin!” will be coming to the PS5 and PS4 in February 2023! This is the first time the game will be releasing in the West, and it also features full English dubbing and subtitle options.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! Remake Trailer and Details

The Yazuka series spin-off is set in the Bakumatsu phase of the Edo Period and follows the historical character Sakamoto Ryōma as he sets on a journey to avenge his fallen mentor. In true Yakuza fashion, the game features four different sword and pistol combat styles and a wide variety of “heat actions,” which are brutal attacks that can be unleashed when certain in-game conditions are met.

The remake is built in Unreal Engine 4, and features breathtaking visuals, fluid animations and gorgeous cinematics. RGG Studio have promised more details at the RGG Summit 2022, set to take place on September 14. 

Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! was released in 2014 as a launch title for the PS4 and additionally for the PS3. As the original title only received a Japanese release, this remake will serve to introduce Western fans of the Yazuka franchise to the game for the first time.

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