Yakuza / Like a Dragon series 20th anniversary concept video

Gematsu
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:15:53 +0000

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a two-minute concept video to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series. The series began with the original Yakuza on December 8, 2005, and has since expanded to eight main entries, remakes, and spin-offs. The latest title, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, is set to launch on February 12, 2026, for multiple platforms. The video follows a young man's career, inspired by protagonist Kazuma Kiryu.

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