Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio confirmed last year that a sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon is in development. Ichiban Kasuga will return as the protagonist along with the turn-based gameplay system that debuted in Like a Dragon. This game is supposed to take place several years after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but SEGA had not revealed any other information until today.

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Famitsu has just shared new screenshots of the in-development Yakuza 8, known as Ryu ga Gotoku 8 in Japan. These off-screen images were taken from a behind-the-scenes video featuring MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, who is also set to appear in the game. They feature a closer look at three of the main playable characters like Ichiban Kasuga, Koichi Adachi, and Yu Nanba, but fans will notice that Ichiban has changed his hairstyle.

He has opted to tie it instead of keep his iconic afro from Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The cutscene in which Ichiban gets the afro is pretty memorable and the characters tease him constantly for his hair. However, the Yakuza games are filled with fan service, so it will not be surprising to see him revert to the original hairstyle later on in the story. Additionally, it looks like Adachi and Nanba retain their original designs.

The Famitsu article also states that Yakuza 8 features a new town. It’s fair to assume that most of the game will take place in the new city, similar to how Like a Dragon is centered around Yokohama. Likely, other cities will also be a part of the game, but fans will have to wait for a confirmation.

Unfortunately, this is the extent of the new information available as Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is yet to officially reveal the game and its release window. This video was probably aimed at giving players a first look at the main characters alongside a tour of the studio. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is fairly efficient, so fans will probably not have to wait long before they can get their hands on Yakuza 8.

A sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon is in development.

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