The still going now-Like a Dragon franchise remains one of Sega’s most prominent IPs. Earlier this year, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth arrived earning a 10/10 score from Rectify Gaming. “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a game that will appeal to both fans and newcomers of the Like a Dragon series, as it provides a satisfying and accessible adventure that can be enjoyed by anyone,” we wrote.
Additionally, the series is planning to shape itself with other releases as well. There is the previously leaked Yakuza Wars mobile project that did leak earlier this summer which has yet to be properly announced. And, there is also the upcoming launch for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii that received an earlier launch date this coming February.
But the significance for 2025 pertaining to this RGG Studio IP is monumental as it will celebrate 20 years since the launch of the series. And as part of that, Ryu Ga Gotoku shared that next year will introduce new ways to commemorate the franchise throughout the course of 2025. Already, we saw this from Sonic Team with ‘The Year of Shadow’ in 2024 currently.
“And from today we will be holding various events and making announcements leading up to the 20th anniversary next year. We’re also creating a global structure to deliver various types of merchandise and content to fans in Japan, Asia, and the West starting from next year,” studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama explained in the video on X.
As to what following announcements could be made, there is an overdue announcement for the next Judgment game. Since the release of Lost Judgment in 2021, players view the time to be near for the next installment. However, the developer did press that Yakuza Kiwami 3 is also planned to come “sooner or later”, but is a priority for the team. You can read the full report by heading here.
Are you excited to celebrate Yakuza/Like a Dragon in 2025?
