SEGA CELEBRATES LIKE A DRAGON FRANCHISE WITH STEAM FRANCHISE SALE, NINTENDO SWITCH DEBUT AND PRIME VIDEO SHOW PREMIERE
LONDON, UK - Oct. 24, 2024 – SEGA Limited and Ryu Ga Gotoku studio are giving Like a Dragon™ & Yakuza™ fans several reasons to celebrate the beloved franchise this week, from an exclusive sale with deep discounts to the series making its Nintendo Switch debut.
Stock Up on Your Favourite Titles
Starting today, October 24 through November 7, in celebration of the Like a Dragon: Yakuza Prime Video series launch, more than 50 items from SEGA & Ryu Ga Gotoku studio’s iconic Like a Dragon & Yakuza series catalog (including full titles, DLC’s and Deluxe Edition SKUs) will be available at discounts up to 70% off select titles on Steam. For more details, please visit each game’s individual Steam product page or head to SEGA’s Steam Sale page.
In addition, a free weekend trial of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be available on Steam from today, October 24 through October 28, allowing new players to try out the fan-favourite title for up to 4 hours.
Check Out Like a Dragon: Yakuza on Prime Video
Fans worldwide can now watch the Amazon Original live-action series Like a Dragon: Yakuza. Directed by the critically acclaimed Masaharu Take, the series will feature Ryoma Takeuchi as the lead character, Kazuma Kiryu, in an original story based on RGG’s Yakuza & Like a Dragon franchise. The first three episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories starting today, with the next three episodes available on Thursday October 31.
Celebrate Yakuza: Kiwami Release
The Yakuza series heads to the Nintendo Switch for the first time with today’s launch of Yakuza Kiwami. Players can experience the legendary rise of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in the epic beat ‘em up adventure that started the iconic series and inspired the live-action show. Set against the bustling red-light district in modern-day Japan, the critically acclaimed title features action packed fighting, romance, and side experiences galore. Yakuza Kiwami is now available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop for £17.99. For more information on Yakuza Kiwami on Nintendo Switch, please visit https://games.sega.com/kiwami.
For players looking to get into the franchise for the first time, the Yakuza & Like a Dragon series starter bundles are also a great way to enjoy each series’ story from the beginning. To learn more about the Yakuza & Like A Dragon series, and stay up to date on the latest news from Ryu Ga Gotoku studio, please visit http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com or check out the official YouTube Channel.
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