"Like A Dragon Studio Unveils 'Surprising' New Title at Fan Event"

RGG Studio recently teased their upcoming title at Anime Expo, promising fans a "surprising" new entry in the Like a Dragon series. Dive deeper into their intriguing announcement below.

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On the third day of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California, Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio hosted the Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience. The event, led by host Linda “VampyBitMe” Le, featured Like a Dragon Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and the voice actor for Ichiban Kasuga, Kazuhiro Nakaya.

At the event, RGG Studio tantalized fans with hints about their next game. Chief Producer Sakamoto stated, "We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised." This exciting tease was captured and shared by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, who confirmed that this will be a new addition to the Like a Dragon series.

Given the series' history of unexpected shifts, such as the transformation of the seventh mainline game into a JRPG, fans are buzzing with speculation. Could this new "surprising" entry be a rhythm game centered around the beloved karaoke mini-game? Perhaps a spin-off highlighting other characters from the series? Or might it be a remake or sequel to previous spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan? The possibilities are as thrilling as they are endless.