Yakuza: Like a Dragon Releases For PlayStation 5 Today with Free Upgrade from PS4

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that Yakuza: Like a Dragon have finally released on PlayStation 5. Owners of the PlayStation 4 version of the title can freely upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for improved frame rate, resolution, and loading times. Note that the physical PlayStation 4 version owners need a PlayStation 4 with a disc drive to take advantage of the free upgrades.

The Legends Costume Set is now free on all platforms until April 2, 2021, to celebrate the PlayStation 5 launch. These outfits are nostalgic homages that veteran fans of the series will find familiar.

Brazilian Portuguese and Russian subtitles are also a part of the experience, improving the accessibility this title offers.

Also, there are currently 3 separate editions of the title players can purchase. These editions are listed below:

  • The Standard Edition ($59.99, available in physical and digital format).
  • The Hero Edition ($69.99, available in digital format) includes the Job Set enabling the Devil Rocker and Matriarch jobs and the Management Mode Set to kickstart the Management mini-game with high-rank employees.
  • The Legendary Hero Edition ($89.99, available in digital format) includes all the Hero Edition content plus Crafting Set, Karaoke Set, Ultimate Costume Set, and Stat Boost Set to power up Ichiban out the get-go and bonus karaoke songs.

You can view the launch trailer for the PlayStation 5 version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon below:

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is also available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam.


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