Summary
Fans ofLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namenow know when they’ll be able to expect the promised English dub that wasn’t ready for the game’s launch last month. A much shorter experience than the typicalYakuzatitle,Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameserves to introduce newer fans of the series to franchise icon Kazuma Kiryu, while also bridging his story fromYakuza 6: The Song of Lifeto his appearance inYakuza: Like a Dragonahead of next year’s mainlineLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
SinceLike a Dragon Gaidendidn’t launch with an English dub, there have been many fans of the franchise holding out for the promised feature to be added. On the flipside, there are undoubtedly many Westernfans ofLike a Dragon,and of JRPGs in general, who have no problem enjoyingGaidenin its original Japanese language with English subtitles.Like a Dragon: Ishin,which launched earlier this year, doesn’t have an English dub at all, yet was beloved by fans and critics alike. That said, whileIshinfeatures a completely separate set of characters, it’s understandable that many WesternYakuzafans want to hear the face of the franchise, Kazuma Kiryu, in English.
Now,Like a Dragon Gaidenplayers have a better idea of when they can expect the English dub to arrive. On Twitter, franchisedeveloper Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announcedthat the English dub is on its way in December as part of a free update. Unfortunately, no actual date was given, nor details regarding whether there would be any other features or improvements attached to the update.
Taking over for Darryl Kurylo as Kazuma Kiryu’s English voice inLike a Dragon GaidenandInfinite Wealthis the popular gaming YouTuber YongYea. Snippets of YongYea’s performance that have been released have been met with harsh criticism, as many longtime fans of theYakuzafranchise feel Kiryu’s new English voice has lost the gravelly toughness Kurylo had been able to provide. It’ll be interesting to hear what some of the other characters will sound like inLike a Dragon Gaiden’s story, and whether Ryu Ga Gotoku’s audio team has made any tweaks to potentially improve YongYea’s English Kiryu dub.
When Could Fans Expect To Learn More About Like a Dragon Gaiden’s English Dub Arrival?
While no date was given on when the English dub update will come toLike a Dragon Gaiden, a short announcement at the imminent Game Awards 2023 is entirely possible, considering Ryu Ga Gotoku sent this tweet just two days before the show. It’s going to be a big two months forLike a Dragonfans asGaiden’s English dub arrives in December and the much larger mainlineInfinite Wealthprepares for its January 26 release.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
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ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE: Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.ULTIMATE COMBAT WITH TWO HIGH-IMPACT FIGHTING STYLES: Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying. Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENTWhether you’re brawling in the secret Battle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences. An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori and Yokohama.
