RGG Studio Celebrates 20 Years of Ryu Ga Gotoku With Special Message Videos

 

December 8, 2025 marks 20 YEARS since the release of the original “Ryu Ga Gotoku” in Japan for the PlayStation 2. Better known as “Yakuza” in the west and later its literal translation of “Like A Dragon”, the SEGA action adventure series has seen a phenomenal rise and many sequels, remakes, and spin-offs since the release of the original game - and now RGG Studio and the rest of the cast and crew are delivering some special messages for the fans to see below to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the series!

RGG Summit 2025: Yakuza Kiwami 3 Announced, New Mine Side Story "Dark Ties", Ryu Ga Gotoku x Nihontouitsi Film , and More

 

Tokyo Game Show week has officially begun in Japan, and coinciding with the annual video game event comes RGG Studio's annual "RGG Summit" - where the latest announcements for their upcoming projects are made. As the Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Like A Dragon franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary this December, a new game has officially been announced to commemorate that occasion and it's Yakuza Kiwami 3!

That's right, the long awaited remake to 2009's Yakuza 3/ Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 has been officially revealed, and it will feature everything remade from the ground up - including using the Dragon Engine, having new game modes such as Kiryu managing his orphanage and forming a biker gang, and new gameplay that'll introduce some new combat styles as well! Additionally, a new side story adventure focusing on the sequel's main antagonist, Yoshitaka Mine, will be included called "Dark Ties"! You can view the trailer below!

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - Announcement Trailer (Coming February 12, 2026)

Also, RGG Studio will be release the new versions of Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 0: Director's Cut for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this December 8! A new Ryu Ga Gotoku film has also been announced and will be in collaboration with Nihontouitsu! Find out more by watching the RGG Summit 2025 and RGG Direct replays!

 Yakuza Kiwami 3 will be released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on February 12, 2026!

ICYMI: RGG Studio Reveals New Virtua Fighter and Project Century Trailer at The Game Awards

 

This year’s The Game Awards celebration has come and gone, and there were definitely a LOT of world premiere trailers that showcased some of the best and brightest things that are coming out in the next year or so for the world of video games. 

Chief among those showing their upcoming new titles were SEGA and RGG Studio, who weren’t shy to reveal their new trailers for two very anticipated titles - a brand new Virtua Fighter and the new game that’s part of RGG Studio’s 20th Anniversary celebration in “Project Century”.

You can check out the reveal trailers below, and as a fan of VF and the Like A Dragon/ Ryu Ga Gotoku franchise, I’m excited!

Happy 19th Anniversary, Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Like A Dragon!

 

On this 19 years ago, SEGA and the developers of what would become RGG Studio made a little game called “Ryu Ga Gotoku” - introducing the world to Kazuma Kiryu, the Tojo Clan, Gotoku Majima, Kamurocho, and the beginning of a saga that would stretch out through many games and even spin-offs that would introduce new concepts and ways of expanding the universe that has become so beloved by many worldwide.

As RGG Studio and director of RGG Studio Masayoshi Yokoyama have addressed in an open letter to fans, things are just beginning for the studio and franchise - and next year will be the big 20th anniversary too! Happy 19th Anniversary, Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Like A Dragon!

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Gets New Naval Trailer and Release Date

 

Officially revealed last month at the RGG Summit 2024 as a brand new standalone expansion game to this year's "Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth", SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a brand new trailer and update for "Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" - the new spin-off RGG Studio game that stars fan favorite character Goro Majima as he loses his memory and ends up becoming a pirate captain going off in his own adventure in Hawaii!

Here's the new Naval Trailer released by SEGA, showing off gameplay as well as some new story details AND a surprise return that Like A Dragon fans will enjoy!

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Naval Combat Reveal Trailer

Additionally, RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama released an update video telling fans that the game's release date has been moved up from February 28 to February 21 next year!

  Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | Release Date Update

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii now comes out on February 21, 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC!

Like A Dragon: Yakuza Announced, New Series Coming to Prime Video This October

The world of Like A Dragon/ Ryu Ga Gotoku expands anew to the world of live-action, as Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video, SEGA, and RGG Studios have officially announced “Like A Dragon: Yakuza” - a brand new series that features Kamen Rider Drive actor Ryoma Takeuchi in the lead as he takes on the lead role of fan favorite character and longtime series lead Kazuma Kiryu - aka the Dragon of Dojima!🐉

You can check out more news and details via the official press release from the Prime and Amazon MGM Studios website here.

Like A Dragon: Yakuza, directed by Masaharu Take, will officially stream on Prime Video this October!

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sold 1 Million Units On The First Week of Release!

 

It's a good time to be a Like A Dragon/ Ryu Ga Gotoku fan, as the series that was formerly known as "Yakuza" in the west just reached an epic milestone with the latest chapter in the franchise! Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the eighth mainline entry in the RGG Studio produced series, has sold 1 million units on the first week of release - meaning that a lot of kyoudais and newbies were pretty excited to get this game that chronicles the latest adventure of Ichiban Kasuga and his allies, as well as the return of longtime series lead Kazuma Kiryu!

Here's the press release on the good news from SEGA Asia and RGG Studio SEA:

February 1, 2024 – SEGA® is thrilled to announce that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest title in Like a DragonTM series which was released on January 26th, 2024, achieved its global cumulative sales of one million units shipped and sold* within the first 7 days, making it the fastest- selling title in the series. 

To commemorate the record-breaking sales speed and thank players around the world for their support, a free in-game Celebratory T-Shirt Set** for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be released at a later date. Please stay tuned to Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA social media channels for further updates regarding the special pack. 

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a larger-than-life RPG that depicts an explosive tale across the Pacific. Two beloved characters take the spotlight as dual protagonists in this adventure—Ichiban Kasuga, a man who rises from rock bottom once again, and Kazuma Kiryu, who faces one final battle as he enters his twilight years. 

In Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ichiban and Kiryu travel from Japan to Hawaii, enabling players to experience its riveting story, captivating characters, fun mini-games, and strategic battles! 

As the latest title in the series, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth offers epic and emotional drama, as well as the new Live Command RPG Battle system which makes combat more strategic and dynamic than ever before. There’s never a dull moment with new jobs, enhanced customization and training elements and the largest-ever map in the series, Honolulu City. 

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was released simultaneously worldwide on January 26, 2024, and is available in 11 languages*** including Chinese audio support for the first time in the series. The game has been highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally by media, including a current Metacritic score of 89, 5/5 score by ScreenRant, 5/5 score by TheGamer, 9/10 score by IGN, and 40/40 score on Weekly Famitsu. 

SEGA continues to drive high-quality entertainment content on a global scale and aims to inspire customers around the world with captivating experiences through the promotion of transmedia strategy in a variety of fields.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is NOW AVAILABLE for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC! 

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Launches! RGG Studio SEA Holds Giveaway Campaign!

 

The day has finally arrived kyodais! Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth aka Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 is finally available for PC and consoles - and sets the stage for the biggest adventure in the series that sees the heroic Ichiban Kasuga team up with allies new and old as well as the former Dragon of Dojima himself, Kazuma Kiryu!

To celebrate the occasion, RGG Studio SEA and SEGA Asia have launched a giveaway campaign wherein participants can join in and get a chance to win exclusive prizes - namely 1 PS5 Slim to one lucky winner! Plus upon reaching 500 shares, they are also giving away 2 T-Shirts as well!

To join in, simply check and follow the details provided by SEGA below.

Campaign period: Jan 26 - Feb 9, 2024 

Announcement of winners: Feb 24, 2024 

How to participate: 

1) Follow the RGG Studio SEA Facebook page. 

2) Tag 2 friends in the comments of the giveaway campaign post.

If you don't have an idea about the Like A Dragon series and this is your first time experiencing the franchise, check out the trailers below and visit the official website for details and how to get the game!

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | CM - Ichiban Kasuga
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | CM - Kazuma Kiryu
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | CM - Koichi Adachi
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is NOW AVAILABLE for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Learn More About the Miss Match Mini-Game!

 

A new chapter for Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu is on the horizon with the highly anticipated launch of "Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth", and with it comes more adventure, exploration, and of course a ton on mini-games you can play in addition to the main story! 

One of these is the "Miss Match" mini-game that allows players to improve their personality while getting to date some of the most gorgeous women in celebrity fandom and social media! Fine out more details below via SEGA!

SEGA has shared more information about the minigames in the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam) releasing on January 26, 2024. The Miss Match mini-game allows you to improve your personality through dates with women. Learn more about the following people who will appear in the minigame: influencer Sophie, celebrity personality Naomi Majima, and cheerleader Lin Xiang. 

Your goal in this new minigame is to meet women on the Miss Match app and go on dates with them. Skillfully navigate the app to score another date and improve Kasuga's personality. 

Cast Members 

・Sophie 

An Irish influencer and cosplayer. 

She's amassed more than 1.4 million followers on social media and has over 350,000 Instagram followers. 

Her makeup, cosplay, and game-streaming content have garnered her many fans across genders. 

While she boasts a large international following, she has been gaining popularity in Japan and even had her gravure debut recently in a popular magazine. 

 ・Naomi Majima 

 

Known for her tall 170cm figure, irresistible charm, and ability to stroke the male ego, she was given the title of "Reiwa's Mistress" on a radio program. 

She took to the spotlight in a variety show called The God Tongue as well as the drama series Gilgamesh Fight, with over 1.9 million followers on social media and counting. 

Her skills as a gifted singer, dancer, and DJ have earned her widespread acclaim as a multi-talented performer. 

・Lin Xiang 

Lin Xiang originally started her gravure modeling career at the age of 16. Her lookbooks (a form of fashion diary) propelled her into the limelight, and now she has over 2.5 million followers on social media. 

In addition to hosting multiple programs, she also works as a dancer and singer. 

Embodying a unique blend of innocence and sexiness, she is famous in Japan for her career in cheerleading.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth will make its long awaited release this January 26 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC! 

Tokyo Game Show 2010: Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Yakuza: Of The End Debut Trailer!

SEGA's Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Yakuza series has been one of my favorite action adventure games in recent years. Getting to explore the streets of Japan as a tough as nails Yakuza never gets old, especially when you get to beat up bad guys and date girls in hostess bars. That formula never gets old, and I'm sure glad a new installment is coming to the PS3.

However, this installment isn't going to be an ordinary one. All the elements of a typical Yakuza game are intact... but SEGA is adding zombies to the equation! Yes, a new game featuring undead monstrosities and creatures straight out of a Bio Hazard/ Resident Evil game are here, and things just get even more crazier when other gangsters, namely Ryuji Goda, Shun Akiyama, and Goro Majima, come to join main protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in defeating the ghouls, armed with bad ass weaponry and all! Check out this awesome trailer to "Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of The End"!

Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of The End Tokyo Game Show Debut Trailer

Yakuza/ Ryu Ga Gotoku has Zombies?!

Once I popped online to check on the gaming news, I see this eye-opening post over at Kotaku:

It appears that newest game in Sega's action crime Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Yakuza series is adding zombies to the mix... yes, ZOMBIES! This must be why the latest entry is called "Yakuza: Of The End", since it has hordes of the undead roaming around the streets of a destroyed Kamurocho. As Kotaku states, this pic was confirmed and shown in the latest issue of Famitsu, and several other scans show the Japanese Self Defense Force trying to contain the situation as best they can. The plot sounds a lot like Resident Evil 2 and High School Of The Dead to me. But hey, even if it's far-fetched, if you have Kazuma Kiryu beating up zombies senseless and dating/ saving hot hostess girls at the same time, I'm in!

No release date has been given for the new Yakuza game yet in Japan. Expect more details to arise (pun intended) soon.