Ryu ga Gotoku 8" will be released on January 26, 2024! Ryo Narita, Osamu Iguchi, and others to appear as major cast members.

The latest title in SEGA Corporation's Yakuza dramatic RPG series, " Yakuza8," which was announced for release in early 2024, will be released on January 26, 2024 (Friday) at the "RGG Summit Fall 2023. The release date was announced to be January 26, 2024 (Friday) at the "RGG Summit Fall 2023. Along with the announcement, the main cast of the film and a new trailer were also released.

The Day Before the Opening of TGS2023, RGG SUMMIT FALL 2023 Will Be Live-Streamed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio!

The latest trailer for "Yakuza8" is now available! Main Cast Announced!

Yakuza8" will be released on Friday, January 26, 2024. The story of the game will feature two main characters, "Kazuma Kiryu" and "Ichiban Kasuga". In the 10-minute story trailer, the plot of "Yakuza 8" is revealed, and the story of why "Kasuga Ichiban" was in Hawaii, which was shown in the second trailer, is revealed.

The game features a "new live command RPG battle" with increased strategic thinking. Each character you control has its own personality, and the battles as well as the storyline are sure to be heated. With the addition of new jobs and a full range of customization and training elements, you can create the strongest party of your own!

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In addition to the "Yokohama Isezaki Ijinmachi" stage, "Hawaii" will be the first overseas stage in the series to appear in this title. In the game trailer, a scene of Kasuga Ichiban jumping into the ocean was shown, and it will be interesting to see if he will be able to swim in the ocean as well as in the city. The streets of the overseas stage "Hawaii" are said to have been realistically recreated, so be sure to explore every nook and cranny!

The main cast has been announced!

The main cast of "Yakuza8" has also been announced, including Shinichi Tsutsumi, Akira Yasuda, Ryo Narita, Osamu Iguchi, Kiichi Nakai, and Hiroki Hasegawa.

Shinichi Tsutsumi

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Actor Shinichi Tsutsumi will play the role of Jyo Sawashiro.

Akira Yasuda

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Actor Ken Yasuda will play the role of Yuu Namba.

Ryo Narita

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Actor Ryo Narita will play the role of Eiji Mitamura.

Osamu Iguchi

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King Gnu's Osamu Iguchi will play the role of Eric Tomizawa.

Kiichi Nakai

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Actor Kiichi Nakai will play the role of Masumi Arakawa.

Hiroki Hasegawa

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Actor Hiroki Hasegawa will play the role of Masataka Ebina.

Early purchase bonus announced! Now accepting pre-orders!

Deluxe Edition

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The Deluxe Edition includes "Yakuza8" and the Master's Vacation Pack. The price is 10,780 yen (tax included).

Ultimate Edition

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In addition to the main "Yakuza8" game, the Ultimate Edition includes the Master's Vacation Pack, Costume Assortment Pack, Sujimon Battle & Dondoko Island Resort Value Pack, and the BGM change item "CD" Karaoke Song Complete Pack. The retail price will be 12,760 yen (tax included).

• Masters Vacation Pack: "PREMIUM NEW GAME" that allows players to take over the cleared data of "Yakuza8" and enjoy playing through the game on NORMAL, HARD, and EX-HARD difficulty levels, and "MASTER'S VACATION PACK" that allows players to challenge strong enemies while strengthening ties with their friends. The "FINAL HAWAII DUNGEON" is an additional element full of new scenarios in which players take on powerful enemies while strengthening their bonds with their friends. This special pack also includes costumes and items that are only available in this pack.
• Costume Assortment Pack: A special costume set that lets you change Kasuga, Kiryu, and the others into character costumes and swimsuits from the past series during battles and other events.
• This pack will be added to the "Yakuza8" package of Suzimon Battle & Dondokojima, and details will be announced later.
• BGM Change Item "CD" Karaoke Song Complete Pack This set allows you to obtain a set of "CDs" of popular karaoke songs.

Early purchase bonus

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As an early purchase bonus for "Yakuza8," you will receive the "Quick Training Booster Pack," which includes items to increase the level and "main job" job rank of Kasuga and Kiryu by 1, as well as the "Footballer" and "Tennis Player" job ranks by 1. The "Special Job Set" includes the "Footballer" and "Tennis Player" jobs. The digital version of the game will be available for pre-order by 23:59 on Thursday, January 25, 2024, and will include an early purchase bonus, so be sure to pre-order before the game's release date!

You can try out the game at TGS2023!

Yakuza8" will be available on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam on Friday, January 26, 2024! More details will be announced as they become available, so be sure to check the official "Yakuza8" website and official X (@ryugagotoku ) for the latest information!

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Yakuza8" and "Yakuza7 Gaiden: The Tale of Yakuza7", which will be released on November 9, 2023 (Thursday), will also be on display at the Sega/Atlas booth during "Tokyo Game Show 2023 " (TGS2023), which is being held at Makuhari Messe from September 21 (Thursday) to 24 (Sunday), 2023 (hereafter TGS2023). Yakuza7 Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name", which will be released on November 9, 2023 (Thursday). Visitors to the Sega/Atlas booth will receive a Dragon Star phone case and strap on a first-come, first-served basis, so be one of the first to try out the latest titles! The SEGA / ATLUS booth will be located in Hall 5-N03 (Makuhari Messe Hall 5 Station side). For more information about the Sega/Atlas booth, please visit the Sega/Atlas TGS2023 special site.