Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name release time countdown

It's never a bad time to be a Like a Dragon fan. The series always has a new mainline game on the horizon, with Yakuza: Like a Dragon launching in 2020 while remakes and spinoffs have kept players entertained in the years since. The release of Infinite Wealth is still a ways away, but fans of Kazuma Kiryu are desperate to know the Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name release time.

Players will step back into the skull-smashing shoes of Kiryu as he takes to the streets of Sotenbori and Isezaki Ijincho, even finding himself completing mini games in a castle. The game is set between the events of Yakuza 6 and Yakuza Like a Dragon, setting up the events of the next mainline game and explaining where Kiryu has been.

If you're feeling that Like a Dragon fever, find out if the game is on its way to Game Pass and learn more about the character that is Kazuma Kiryu. You can also learn about the best fighting styles in Like a Dragon Ishin.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name release time countdown

We've been treated to trailers and sneak peeks for several months, but are finally privy to the game's release date. The game will release on November 9, 2023 (or a day early in some time zones). Pre-ordering is an option, with some special bonuses waiting for players that make the purchase in advance.

Getting to play as Kiryu again should be a real treat for fans of the Like a Dragon series, even if the story looks to be full of emotional gut punches. The combat we've seen so far has even ditched the turn-based combat in favour of two exciting battle styles for some classic street brawls.

That's everything there is to know about Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. You should check out our other guides to find out how to unlock the Infinite Wealth demo once you have your hands on the game, and if you're playing Ishin in the meantime, find out how to get virtue.