The first images from Yakuza 8 have surfaced online, revealing that various characters will be returning from the previous entry Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
As reported by Famitsu, a behind-the-scenes video from YouTuber and MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura gave a tour of developer Ryu Ga Gotoku’s studio, along with a sneak peek at Like a Dragon characters Ichiban Kasuga, Koichi Adachi, and Yu Nanba in the new game ( below).
Yakuza 8 will reportedly be set in a new city, and we’ve also learned that Asakura himself will appear as a character in the game. Kasuga also underwent a bit of a makeover, appearing to now appear with his hair tied back instead of his iconic wild hairstyle.
First images of Yakuza 8
This is the first proper information we have about Yakuza 8, as it was confirmed to be in development at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio in November 2021.
Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed a bit at the time, saying that the new game will be a continuation of Like a Dragon’s story set a few years later, so it makes sense that protagonist Kasuga, Adachi, and Nanba would be appeared in this new frame.
We also know that Yakuza 8 will remain a turn-based RPG after Like a Dragon switched to the genre after 7 Yakuza action games. In our 7/10 review, IGN said, “Yakuza: Like a Dragon takes some bold steps in a new direction for the series, but neglects to maintain its balance.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He’ll be talking about The Witcher all day.
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