Yakuza Franchise Discussion Thread

[Kazzy]

This thread is now the official discussion thread for any and all Yakuza games part of the franchise, most specifically PC.

Make sure to use spoilers when talking about events that happen in the games to prevent spoiling people

Current games missing on PC:

- Yakuza Ishin: Out Now!!
- Yakuza Kenzan: Unlocalised
- Yakuza Black Panther (Kurohyou): Fan Translation Available
- Yakuza Black Panther 2 (Kurohyou 2): English Patch Out Now!
- Judgment: Now Available on PC!
- Fist of The North Star: Lost Paradise: Only on PS4
- Yakuza Dead Souls: Only on PS3
- Lost Judgment: Now Available on PC!
- Like a Dragon 8: Out Now!!
- Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name - Out Now!
- Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza: Out Now!

Updates will be made when official announcements are made by SEGA.

[Frate]

I expect Kiwami 3 for the 20th anniversary in late 2025.
Project Century is probably scheduled for 2026, from what they have shown, it doesn't seem to be that far in development.

[xBGLx狂犬]

引用自 Frate：

I expect Kiwami 3 for the 20th anniversary in late 2025.
Project Century is probably scheduled for 2026, from what they have shown, it doesn't seem to be that far in development.

Then we might see a port in late spring? Since it's been some time from last Judgment ports. We still have Hokuto ga gotoku on the list.

[ak78ak]

NEWS
Following on from the TGA announcements from RGG, it looks like the studio may be going down the dark/gritty path for future Yakuza games - Project Century is just the start of it - according to SEGA president Shuji Utsumi.

Here are some quotes below from the Reddit post about this:

Utsumi: In the process of - we call it the in-line process - we approve the budget, we hear from the marketing teams in the west - US and Europe - and also Asia. They predict how much they can sell, you'd be surprised that some of the Yakuza titles in the future will be very aggressive stuff. This TGA [this year's The Game Awards], we will show a very small teaser.

Aggressive in what way?

Utsumi: Theme and size.

Interesting. Yakuza games have always felt like the right size. Deep, lots to do, and always a satisfying amount of content, but never too intimidating. I like knowing there's an end. I don't know if I could handle a GTA-sized Yakuza. Do you have any feelings on how the Yakuza series is doing, veering from action to RPG-style mechanics?

Utsumi: We feel the series is expanding. We're trying to have an action base game, and a role-playing game mix of audience. And the [Ryu Ga Gotoku] studio is likely to take a kind of hybrid direction going forward. And theme-wise, the studio keeps its Japanese authenticity, with global appeal.

https://www.reddit.com/r/yakuzagames/s/h7cZ89PbDg

[Legato Bluesummers]

So they want an offshoot that doesn't star a Shonen Jump MC? I'm a bit surprised by that, but its welcome news. I think some of that is what Yakuza/LAD lacks in some ways. Over time, it's leaned more into its goofy veneer instead of re-examining its Yakuza 1 roots. Although, I do have some serious issues with how they treated the characters in Y1, with most being fodder for the soap opera plot to move forward. Aside from the bizarre outing in Infinite Wealth, the writing has definitely gotten stronger over the years. Putting it together in the right package has been the challenge. Yakuza 0 managed to do it all really well, but out of like 15 games, those aren't great odds. They have a lot of material to work with, a bunch of homerun characters, so I'm very optimistic for their future endeavors.

[Lar Dass]

if we do get to play as the makoto tojo then im all down for it, its a spinoff which doesnt seem connected to yakuza but then at the end of the game its revealed we play as tojo himself, and he finds himself the biggest yakuza group in tokyo

[ak78ak]

NEWS
Since the RGGS scene is quiet at the moment, Konami have finally confirmed MGS3 Remake to launch on August 28th 2025:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/s/YslzBMmSls

[Igris]

引用自 ak78ak：

NEWS
Since the RGGS scene is quiet at the moment, Konami have finally confirmed MGS3 Remake to launch on August 28th 2025:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/s/YslzBMmSls

Damn, I thought I'll have grand kids before this got confirmed

[ak78ak]

引用自 Casey：

引用自 ak78ak：

NEWS
Since the RGGS scene is quiet at the moment, Konami have finally confirmed MGS3 Remake to launch on August 28th 2025:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/s/YslzBMmSls

Damn, I thought I'll have grand kids before this got confirmed

Lol that award is going to GTA 6

[Igris]

引用自 ak78ak：

引用自 Casey：

Damn, I thought I'll have grand kids before this got confirmed

Lol that award is going to GTA 6

I wasn't expecting to even be alive for that one ngl

[Lar Dass]

Majima Gaiden demo coming soon

[xBGLx狂犬]

引用自 Lar Dass：

Majima Gaiden demo coming soon

it's good, but hope to hear about some bangers in late 2025, because it's 20 year anniversary and they MUST release something big this year like Kiwami 3 or Judgment 3

But it's probably will be revealed later to not spoil sales for Majima game

[ak78ak]

引用自 xBGLx狂犬：

引用自 Lar Dass：

Majima Gaiden demo coming soon

it's good, but hope to hear about some bangers in late 2025, because it's 20 year anniversary and they MUST release something big this year like Kiwami 3 or Judgment 3

But it's probably will be revealed later to not spoil sales for Majima game

Probably more inclined to think more of a chance for Kiwami 3 over Judgment 3

[ak78ak]

Shinobi remake coming in August

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/SHINOBI_Art_of_Vengeance/

[ak78ak]

引用自 Lar Dass：

Majima Gaiden demo coming soon

Yes, for anyone interested (even though it is a week away), the demo is now out on Steam

[ak78ak]

RUMOUR
Apparently NetEase are cutting jobs, including Nagoshi and his studio, given how successful Marvel Rivals was for them. That’s crazy:

https://www.reddit.com/r/yakuzagames/s/wtmygSfMZp