Like A Dragon's Mysterious New

RGG Studio recently unveiled a cryptic teaser for their next game at Anime Expo. The studio promises a "surprising" new entry, leaving fans speculating wildly. Let's delve into the details.

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At the Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience event during Anime Expo in Los Angeles, Like a Dragon Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Ichiban Kasuga's voice actor, Kazuhiro Nakaya, offered a tantalizing hint about the upcoming game. As documented by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, they stated, "We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised." They confirmed it would be a new addition to the Like a Dragon franchise.

The shift from the series' traditional action beat 'em up style to the JRPG format in Like a Dragon 7 was already unexpected. This new "surprise" could be anything: a rhythm game based on the popular karaoke mini-game, a spin-off featuring other series characters, or even a remake or sequel to previous spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan. The possibilities are endless!