Rumor: Next Yakuza Game Could Come With a Huge Catch

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Rumor: Next Yakuza Game Could Come With a Huge Catch

Key Takeaways

  • The next Yakuza game might be a mobile-only title called Yakuza Wars.
  • Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio recently said that its next project is bound to surprise fans, adding that it will announce it at TGS 2024.
  • Whether that mysterious game and Yakuza Wars are one and the same is currently unclear.

As a dedicated Yakuza fan with years of experience under my belt and hundreds of hours invested in the series, I must admit that the latest news has me both excited and puzzled. The rumors of a potential mobile-only title called Yakuza Wars have sent ripples through our community, and the recent leak of a prematurely published Facebook page only serves to fuel the speculation.

It’s possible that the upcoming Yakuza game may have a significant limitation, as it might be exclusive to mobile devices based on recent findings. Interestingly, this unannounced title could potentially reintroduce the Yakuza name, which was previously replaced by the Like a Dragon brand.

Back in July 2024, I, as a fan, was left scratching my head when Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hinted at something new brewing. One of their team members dropped a tantalizing hint that we’d be “blown away” by what they had in store. As the days rolled by, the suspense only grew. Finally, they confirmed that the big reveal would happen during Tokyo Game Show 2024, set to start on September 26th. I can hardly wait!

Yakuza Wars Leaked via Prematurely Published Facebook Page

It seems like an announcement for the game “Yakuza Wars” may have been accidentally leaked through a Facebook page. This specific page showcases exclusive, seemingly official artwork of popular characters from the series, such as Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. The name of this page aligns with the trademark for “Yakuza Wars” that Sega filed in late July 2024. Furthermore, ads for an unannounced game have begun appearing on Facebook, as noticed by Reddit user 8349_47.

On the freshly launched Facebook page, the main image hints at BBGame, a Guangzhou-based Chinese publisher known for mobile games, being the publisher of Yakuza Wars. The Dragon Among Men title in kanji, which is how the Like a Dragon series is recognized in China, is also visible. The page’s description teases that the as-yet-unrevealed game will offer players an opportunity to join forces with popular characters like Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, and Ichiban Kasuga, and create their own “underworld legend.

Rumor: Next Yakuza Game Could Come With a Huge Catch

Sega Is Seemingly Reviving Yakuza Name 2 Years After Retiring It

As a gamer, it’s got me scratching my head a bit: this leak hints at Sega potentially bringing back the Yakuza franchise, given its alleged title. This is surprising since they swapped it for Like a Dragon in 2022, right? I remember them saying that was to unify the series’ marketing globally, as Like a Dragon has always been the Japanese name for Yakuza.

In other words, “Yakuza Wars” is not the first spin-off from the series to appear on mobile devices; that distinction goes to “Ryū ga Gotoku Online,” a free-to-play card game released in 2018 on both Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Despite still being playable, it has only been available within Japan and was also adapted for PC.

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2024-09-10 01:43