Like a Dragon: Ishin! Announces Cosmetic Kazuma Kiryu DLC

Publisher Sega and developer RGG Studios have announced that their upcoming historical action-adventure Like a Dragon: Ishin! will receive cosmetic DLC on February 22, 2023, transforming the protagonist, Sakamoto Ryoma, to look exactly like the Like a Dragon series protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu.

There is no word on whether this DLC will be free or paid, but the tweet announcing it says “①,” implying that there will likely be more of these DLCs in the near future. You can view the tweet introducing this incoming DLC below:

You can view the English trailer of this cosmetic DLC below:

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is the missing chapter of the series and is finally coming west. Set in 1860’s Kyo, a solemn samurai’s fight for justice stands to change the course of Japan’s history forever. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Gameplay includes over-the-top action with access to a handful of weaponry and combat styles, including Swordsman, Gunman, Wild Dancer, and Brawler. An optional in-game glossary supplements context to the historical basis of the people, places, and events featured within Like a Dragon: Ishin! Further, this entry aims to expand upon its 2014 Japan-exclusive predecessor with localization support, all-new content, exquisitely remastered graphics, and enhanced capabilities for modern platforms in Unreal Engine 4.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is launching for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 21, 2023.

Physical and digital pre-orders will grant the Kijinmaru Kunishige, Bloody Sheen, and Black Ship Cannon weapons.

Additionally, those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition specifically will gain four-day early access and the following DLC items:

  • Shinsengumi Captain’s Set
  • Ryoma Growth Support Kit
  • Sword Upgrade Materials Kit
  • Gun Upgrade Materials Kit
  • Third Division Armament Expansion Kit
  • The Dragon of Dojima Skin

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