Update: It has now been confirmed that physical PS4 copies of Yakuza: Like a Dragon can also be upgraded to the PS5 version free of charge — you'll just need to purchase the console that comes with a disc drive. However, your save data will not transfer from PS4 to PS5.
Original story: Whilst Xbox Series X owners will be able to play a native next-gen version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon this November, PlayStation 5 users will have to wait until 2nd March 2021. SEGA confirmed the news in a tweet where it also announced that those who purchase a digital PlayStation 4 version of the game will also receive instant access to a free PS5 upgrade once it becomes available. There is currently no word on whether or not physical owners will also receive the same treatment, but the native PS5 version will retail at $59.99.
RGG Studio has also shared a brief glimpse of Yakuza: Like a Dragon running on a PS5, which you can check out in the tweet below. It even features new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga without the afro! And, based on footage that we were sent, it seems this next-gen version runs at 60 frames-per-second.
"An experience like no other, Yakuza: Like a Dragon brings dynamic RPG gameplay to the streets of Yokohama, Japan, with an epic adventure that combines the intense brawls, crushing drama, and over the top hilarity that the Yakuza series is known for. The game also features voice acting from a dynamic cast of actors, including George Takei, Kaiji Tang, Andrew Morgado, Greg Chun and Elizabeth Maxwell."
For more information on all confirmed PS4 to PS5 free upgrades, head on through the link. Will you be picking up Yakuza: Like a Dragon on PS4 this November, or waiting a couple of months for that PS5 version? Decide in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Until March? I thought it'd be longer but not really much of an issue
It's enhanced on Series X at launch though right?
@Bezbot Yes it's a Series X launch game. It will also be on PS4 same day however.
That likely has to do with the little partnership Microsoft has going on with SEGA right now. Really gives me early 2000s Xbox vibes actually.
With so many games releasing in November, I'm kind of tempted to wait until the PS5 release in March.
Hopefully it'll have a physical release on PS5.
EDIT: Glad to see physical PS4 copies will receive a free upgrade. Glad RGG Studios clarified that.
This is one of the stranger timed exclusives I've seen.
@get2sammyb Makes little sense to me considering this series is more linked to PlayStation than Xbox.
Just weird lol
like if Playstation got the next big Minecraft update before Xbox or something. Worlds are colliding!
Well done to them for not charging for upgrade!
Nice to see RGG selling out 90% of their fanbase real nice of them
So now we're getting timed exclusivity on what is essentially... a patch...
Peak videogame business dealing right now.
That's my birthday sorted and now I've got 6 months to play through 4 yakuza games, Excellent!
@Gr8VngnzN4esAngr Yea, it's pretty dumb. The whole thing is just a "minor annoyance", in which probably a lot of money was involved.
I am not planning on playing this game anytime soon, though. The turn based gameplay really interests me, but I don't want to burn out on the series. So I'll probably return to it in 2022 or something.
I’ll be getting both for sure - best series in gaming
Have this preordered for the X, can’t wait love the Yakuza games. It’s out on PS4 same day as Xbox isn’t it? Seems strange being March for PS5, is it a deal or just way it’s worked out?
I’ll admit you can keep your elder scrolls , your fallouts and all that other rammel but if we lost yakuza I’d probably weep like a small child - MS getting this as a launch game for the SX , I hope the Xbox gamers buy it and don’t overlook it as they don’t really know anything about the series . The few I’ve spoken to played ten minutes on games pass then decided it wasn’t for them , such a shame
Shouldn't this be called a next gen xbox console exclusive? Since it's available on current gen, as well as next gen Xbox and PC and a confirmed timed exclusive.
See how it works both ways?
@TheFrenchiestFry yeah, of this goes on series X will have jet set radio 3, perhaps even bundled with sega gt 😂
@tameshiyaku I'd be perfectly ok with that
Any chance for Jet Set Radio to get a new entry is a chance I will take
Hopefully physical owners get upgrade too!
That MS money must feel REAL nice.
Interesting wording btw.
Digital owners can upgrade. No patch for physical owners?
@InsertUsername Sega like the green, no matter who they get it from.
@Deadlyblack
You may as well. The true PS5 Only Exclusives only come out late 2021 and everything else can be played on PS4
Physical PS4 to PS5 upgrade path confirmed (apparently):
https://mobile.twitter.com/Wario64/status/1310584017691971585?s=20
This whole thing is so stupid. Playstation has always been the home of Yakuza and it is concerning that it seems to be moving away. Sony need to get working on rebuilding those relationships
@Netret0120 You know that is BS.... Demon's Souls Remake is only coming to the PS5 and it is coming this year. Same thing with Destruction AllStars which is only coming to the PS5 (this year); a game and pretty much looking forward...
Very nice. Free Upgrade and keeping it at $59
That said, this is going on PC so I can play it on my commute via Shadow PC. I have enough games to play at home on my PS4/PS5 list already. Good times
I find all these last Gen(this Gen) to next Gen upgrades just non-exciting at all. What is the point of them?!?! And who cares!?!? If I buy a PS4 game I will play it on my PS4 and that is it. I couldn't care less about a updated PS5 version really. Last Gen is last Gen.
World premiere time exclusive patch
@Rob_230 The tweet in question has now been deleted and the press release we've received makes absolutely no mention of a physical PS4 to PS5 upgrade, unfortunately.
Would like too know if the Ps4 version will be backwards compatible with ps5 day one ?
@LiamCroft disaster! I may have to consider cancelling my preorder if they can't guarentee an upgrade path from the physical version. I'm definitely not buying the game twice
As far as I am aware it is still not clear if you can play the PS4 version on your PS5? If I can play the PS4 version on PS5 then I will buy the PS4 version day one. If not I will get it on Xbox as I want to play it this Nov (one of my most anticipated games).
@Darylb88 You can, you just wont get PS5 enhancements until March 2021. It's yet to be confirmed if there is an ugrade path to get the PS5 version for free if you have the PS4 physical disc, but you can put the PS4 disc in your PS5 and the game will work.
The SSD in the Playstation 5 should speed up loading times regardless of any future enhancements (like dualsense functionality, resolution bumps etc)
@Rob_230 If so that would be great, I just sold my PS4 to go towards my PS5 so I will be reliant on my PS5 playing my PS4 games.
@Medic_Alert I think it’s more of a statement than anything. Could just be me but I see Yakuza as a pretty big loss exclusively to the PS, this is MS waving their dick about shouting hey look at us we got it first.
@Medic_Alert I mean no one ran out to buy a PS when Avengers kept spider man from other platforms.
Or when games like Destiny delayed every expansion's some Object/Map for an entire year from xbox users, while the cost was same for purchase for both platforms?
But at this point, it is simply dumb for Microsoft to want to do that tbh.
What ever the reason maybe.
What are the chances the PS5 version outsells the Xbox Series X version, even with the delay?
If I remember correctly, it also happened with Tomb Raider, the PS4 version outselling the Xbox X version, and that was a longer wait for PS4 owners.
Will be interesting to see.
@Rob_230 It's been confirmed now buddy!
@Eadgar
Yeah well, PS4 outsold Xbone almost 3:1, so of course PS4 version of Tomb Raider sold better, even with the timed exclusive. And I'm almost certain that PS5 version of Yakuza will sell better than Series X version.
@Justifier Very good point I had not thought about it that way.
I guess the point I was trying to make, or at least wanted to make, was that publishers/developers should know where their audience is. But if you are trying to make a point of at least transition said audience, the start of a new console generation is definitely the time to do it.
@Medic_Alert i’m super excited to play this on my Series X on Nov 10th. It will be the first thing I play on it assuming I can get it downloaded quick! I would have got a Series X anyway sure but this makes the launch much better for me.
@Darylb88 @LiamCroft Hero. Thanks Liam, that's great news! Cyberpunk will have me occupied until March anyway so the wait won't be too difficult. 😁
@rpg2000
Spiderman Miles Morales / Horizon Zero Dawn 2
Both coming out on PS4. Demons Souls is a remake i have already played on my PS3.
Allstars isn't my thing so until maybe God of War Ragnarok, i have no incentive to upgrade gamewise
I'll be waiting until March. I'm halfway through Yakuza 5 right now anyway and then I'm going to replay 6, so this is a good thing because I can take my time. Also, the PlayStation 5 already has a couple of launch games that will be quite time consuming anyway.
@OutspokenGamer
Naoto, I'm assuming your interest in a video game based around the Yakuza crime syndicate is purely for professional interests, right?
Lol.
I'm relieved the release date is in March, gives me time to catch up on the series if I can.
@Keyblade-Dan Its a fair point. Sony have pretty much pushed the Yakuza games in the west since PS2. Sega sold out and took the MS money for 4 months advance. Bare in mind the Jap PS4 edition came out months ago.. I hear in Japan it cant be called a Series X exclusive?. Just in the west...
I have it on PS4 as I have the whole series...I will only play this series on Sony platforms as it feels at home. I have nothing against it being on Xbox but it's an odd choice ....
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