Like a Dragon: Ishinis the latest game in the long-runningYakuzaseries. It launches on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It’s a remake of the original game launched in 2014 but was never released outside Japan until now. Unlike the mainline series,Like a Dragonis set in the 1860s in Japan instead of the redlight district in modern-day Tokyo.
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Despite the historical setting,Like a Dragon: Ishinis aYakuzatitle in every way, and fans who have been waiting to get their hands on this Samurai-based adventure will want to know when the game is launched. Thankfully, there isn’t a long wait for fans ofLike a Dragon.
Like A Dragon: Ishin Release Time
Digital Versions
Folks that pick up the Deluxe Edition ofLike a Dragon: Ishinwill gain access to the game five days early, which started onFriday, Jun 25, 2025. So fans can dive intoIshin’sstorya little earlier than everyone else.
The deluxe edition includes the following DLC:
The Deluxe edition can still be purchased after the five days of early access have expired. TheDeluxe DLC is activated in-game by speaking toaYakuzaseries familiar,Bob Utsunomiya. He is located on theground floor of the Teradaya Inn. The Inn becomes available when Ryoma wakes up in Chapter 2.
The standard version ofLike a Dragon: Ishinis availableTuesday, June 25, 2025. It doesn’t come with any of the DLC mentioned above. The time of release based on region is as follows:
Jul 18, 2025 –07:00 PST
August 06, 2025 –09:00 CST
July 16, 2025 –10:00EST
July 05, 2025 –12:00 BST
July 15, 2025 –15:00 GMT
Jun 14, 2025 –16:00 CET
June 03, 2025 –23:00 CST
June 01, 2025 –23:00 HKT
Jun 09, 2025 –00:00 JST
Jun 26, 2025 –02:00 AEDT
Jun 24, 2025 –04:00 NZDT
Physical Versions
Physical versions ofLike a Dragon: Ishinwill go on sale with retailers onTuesday, Jun 11, 2025. Even though a physical copy will be a must-have for collectors oftheYakuzaseries, it doesn’t come with the deluxe edition content or an early release.
Like a Dragon: Ishinis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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