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:

『龍が如く 維新！ 極』2月22日発売
DLC紹介①龍馬スキン「堂島の龍」

桐生一馬が維新の世界に!?
坂本龍馬が桐生一馬の外見になるスキン変更DLCです

幕末の世界を桐生一馬の姿で体験し、タイムスリップ気分を味わうのはいかがでしょうか? https://t.co/ad4h5qbo7x#龍が如く維新極 #発売まで9日 pic.twitter.com/VdkWSbUsSh

— 龍が如くスタジオ 公式 (@ryugagotoku) February 12, 2023

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.

• Announcement Coverage
• Gameplay Trailer Coverage
• No English Dub Confirmed
• Ishin Remake Chosen Over Kenzan 
• 4 Gameplay Videos
• Development 85% Complete
• Chief Producer English Video Interview
• Gameplay Trailer #2
• Swordsman Showcase
• Photo Mode Confirmed & Mini-Game Teases
• Gunman Showcase
• Brawler Showcase
• Wild Dancer Showcase
• Riki Takeuchi Video Interview
• Hitoshi Ozawa Video Interview
• Hideo Nakano Video Interview
• Cooking & Farming Trailer
• Mini-Game Trailer
• Trooper Cards Mechanic Trailer
• Kenny Omega & Rahul Kohli Trooper Cards
• Vampy Bitme Trooper Card
• Alex Moukala Trooper Card
• Cohh Carnage Trooper Card
• Nyatasha Nyanners Trooper Card
• Story Trailer

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