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Sega launched the official website for the International Edition of the game. There they confirm the PS5 will feature the same options as the Series X, meaning you have an option between 4K and 30 FPS or 1440p and 60 FPS. Xbox fans in Japan will also be glad to hear the game will be coming to those platforms in the region, after being delayed indefinitely. All three Xbox versions will drop on February 25th, just ahead of the official PS5 version.

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Yakuza: Like A Dragon PS5 Will Have 4K/30 FPS And 1440p/60 FPS Options; Xbox Versions Coming To Japan

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[Hudo]

Hey, if that helps to get even more people to play it, I'm all for that! More people need to play this GOTY 2020.

 

[BertleTheTurtle]

I'm still disappointed they couldn't work out a save transfer from ps4 to ps5.

Maybe if it was a more popular game and there was more outrage around that they would sudden find a way.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

 

[worldwithpyramids]

I thought PS5 didn't do 1440p?

 

[//DEVIL//]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

 

[Chukhopops]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

The engine is simply really wonky in this game, from a technical point of view it’s a mess with bad LOD, texture popping, bad aliasing etc.

Everyone should play this though, it is IMO the best JRPG of the entire generation, it’s like Persona 5 but with more than two likeable characters.

Edit : also don’t even think of using the 30fps mode, if it’s the same as the SX version it’s absolutely nauseating. There is only one playable mode and it’s the 60fps one.

 

[Physiognomonics]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

The game is 1080p 30fps on Pro and 900p 30fps on PS4. It's a very demanding game.

 

[mejin]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

Forced parity with X version.

 

[Silent Viper]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

I know right. Skipped it coz i hate turn based combat. Fucking most stupid shit ever created in games.

 

[Astorian]

Xbox fans in Japan will also be glad to hear the game will be coming to those platforms in the region

All 12 of them.

 

[RobRSG]

Forced parity with X version.

This game is heavy as fuck, 4K 60 can make even my 3080 come to a crawl with everything maxed out.

 

[Hudo]

The engine is simply really wonky in this game, from a technical point of view it’s a mess with bad LOD, texture popping, bad aliasing etc.

Everyone should play this though, it is IMO the best JRPG of the entire generation, it’s like Persona 5 but with more than two likeable characters.

Edit : also don’t even think of using the 30fps mode, if it’s the same as the SX version it’s absolutely nauseating. There is only one playable mode and it’s the 60fps one.

Now that you mention is. It really is true. I really like all of the party members, even if some have their annoyances.
While I also really like P5R, I do agree that the party members are less well realized.

Spoiler

I even came around on Zhao. I hated him before he joined the party. But the dude is cool.

 

[sncvsrtoip]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

you missing that ps4 pro struggle with keeping 30fps in 1080p

 

[supernova8]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

Totally agree. I love every game in the franchise except for this and that stupid zombie spin-off

 

[Aenima]

All 12 of them.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

Yes, because what Yakuza needs is endless button mashing the same combo combination. This was the reason I dropped Yakuza 0, the fights were monotonous af.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Yes, because what Yakuza needs is endless button mashing the same combo combination. This was the reason I dropped Yakuza 0, the fights were monotonous af.

You dropped it because that shaker kept stealing your money after getting your butt handed to you.

Turn-based = mobile game.

 

[waquzy]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

That’s the only reason why I ain’t buying it! I hate turn based combat.

 

[TintoConCasera]

You guys are missing out if you don't play this game, easily my goty of the past year.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

That’s the only reason why I ain’t buying it! I hate turn based combat.

Yeah that's my redline. Forced myself to play Persona 5 and barley survived the boredom of the first level then deleted it. Yakuza is wonderful with fun beat em up combat that they tossed it in the bin with this one.

 

[KingT731]

This game was handled so awkwardly with the "exclusive" period but money talks.

 

[Allandor]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

It is still the same like the yakuza when it was tested for Series X. It is a really "bad" engine. It does what it does without beeing especially effective. Even on PC the game is "burning" high end hardware if you want 4k 60.

 

[ethomaz]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

It is actually the best combat system Yakuza ever had... probably the best Yakuza game too.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

It is actually the best combat system Yakuza ever had... probably the best Yakuza game too.

 

[Gaelyon]

I'm currently playing it on my PS5 (I first played on PS4 then pick up my save on BC PS5), with 90+hours at chapter 13, it's a great RPG with very likeable characters and a good story. I don't mind the turn based battles at all but like for many JPRG it just take 10h to have enough abilities to make it interesting.
The ps4 resolution is awful, the loading times on PS5 are amazing (5s to get back in game from the home menu), and i'll have completed this great game before the PS5 version is available but no regret.

 

[Chukhopops]

Now that you mention is. It really is true. I really like all of the party members, even if some have their annoyances.
While I also really like P5R, I do agree that the party members are less well realized.

Spoiler

I even came around on Zhao. I hated him before he joined the party. But the dude is cool.

Yeah that's where the game really succeeds, Adachi, Nanba, Saeko, every character feels so genuine and likeable. The JP voice acting is probably the best I’ve ever seen.

The conversations they have in the city are fantastic, one of the only times a game felt really funny. Kasuga is also a more interesting protagonist and the main storyline is as good as Zero.

 

[Synless]

I have to start this all over again? Fuck that, guess I’ll just have to beat it in PS4 version. I put too many hour in as it is.

 

[Ma-Yuan]

Started playing the ps4 version on my ps5 and I am astonished how quick everything loads without optimizations. Looks blurry but I don't care couldnt wait. It's like visiting Japan again after a long time. I am bit annoyed sega went with an exclusive deal for a few months for XSX and XSX... I mean there is not a huge user base on the system let alone do I think the general xbox user is interested in it and people might get pissed of by it on the ps side... But anyway everyone should play it where ever they can.

 

[Stuart360]

Yes, because what Yakuza needs is endless button mashing the same combo combination. This was the reason I dropped Yakuza 0, the fights were monotonous af.

Its very strange to go from 72 games with real time combat, then randomly turn based with the next game. Things like that dont happen often with a new entry in a series, and probably shouldnt imo as its quite a radical change to long established type of game and gameplay.

 

[Fake]

Be glad to play at native 4k.

 

[//DEVIL//]

It's depressing that this great series went to retard turn-based combat.

Yeah that's my redline. Forced myself to play Persona 5 and barley survived the boredom of the first level then deleted it. Yakuza is wonderful with fun beat em up combat that they tossed it in the bin with this one.

Agree on the turn base and persona comment . After I finished the first boss which was the teacher I think ? I was like fuck I can’t anymore . And same for this game . It’s not like the flashy affect are nice or anything like final fantasy to at least keep you motivated . I saw a dude special move was taking off his cloths but white underwear and start hitting . Like wtf :/

 

[Hudo]

Its very strange to go from 72 games with real time combat, then randomly turn based with the next game. Things like that dont happen often with a new entry in a series, and probably shouldnt imo as its quite a radical change to long established type of game and gameplay.

The ironic thing is that during the same time, they took an iconic turn-based dating sim/RPG and turned it into an dating sim/action game: Sakura Wars (2020).

 

[Zheph]

They went turn battle but not a very good variant of it and the jobs system is not that great but in terms of other Yakuza games, the side content is really awesome in this one. Characters are really good too, story was alright

In the top JRPG, its behind FFVIIR and P5R for me in 2020

 

[ethomaz]

Its very strange to go from 72 games with real time combat, then randomly turn based with the next game. Things like that dont happen often with a new entry in a series, and probably shouldnt imo as its quite a radical change to long established type of game and gameplay.

I believe the main games continue being button smashing...

It is turn based because it is a spin off RPG based in the franchise.

After the success the spin-off will probably receive sequels... it is not the first time the spin off become more popular than the main games (Persona, NiER, etc).

 

[DarkestHour]

Sounds great. The game has literally been sitting on the shelf waiting for the PS5 version so I can play it. 1440/60 will be a delight.

 

[NinjaMouse]

I have to start this all over again? Fuck that, guess I’ll just have to beat it in PS4 version. I put too many hour in as it is.

Yeah, this is where I’m at. I was certain that my save would work on the PS5 version. Such garbage.

 

[ethomaz]

Yeah, this is where I’m at. I was certain that my save would work on the PS5 version. Such garbage.

That is really weird... it will probably be patched late.

 

[Fat Frog]

The engine is simply really wonky in this game, from a technical point of view it’s a mess with bad LOD, texture popping, bad aliasing etc.

Everyone should play this though, it is IMO the best JRPG of the entire generation, it’s like Persona 5 but with more than two likeable characters.

Edit : also don’t even think of using the 30fps mode, if it’s the same as the SX version it’s absolutely nauseating. There is only one playable mode and it’s the 60fps one.

Yeah it's a GPU demanding game and Sega Japan is not exactly the king of optimization. Expect another cross gen title in 2021 from them...

In 2020, when they'll use a new engine, we could see games that take advantage of the decent CPU of the PS5 and/or...

RGG will say fuck it. Japan is Nintendo land now and they will keep outsourcing ports of Yakuza Zero and Dragon Engine games (Y6, Y7) on Switch, Switch pro without efforts ha ha. (it won't sell that much but would be profitable considering the moldovan port team)

 

[Aenima]

I believe the main games continue being button smashing...

It is turn based because it is a spin off RPG based in the franchise.

After the success the spin-off will probably receive sequels... it is not the first time the spin off become more popular than the main games (Persona, NiER, etc).

Yakuza Like a Dragon is not a spin-off, its the next main game in the series. In Japan the game is called Ryū ga Gotoku 7 . They just changed the name in the west to make it clear its a new saga staring a new main character.

A spinoff, is Judgment and that one has the same action combat as other Yakuzas.

The reason this game has turn based combat was because they did an april fools video where the game had turn based combat, and the reception to the video was great and made alot of ppl excited to have a new yakuza with turned based combat. They decided to keep developing the turn based combat for the new saga, but they told if the games reception to the combat was bad they had no problems in going back to action combat again. The game mechanics seems to have been well received so i doubt they go back to action combat for the next one.

With some many games abandoning good turn based combat to implement mediocre button mashin action combat, im glad this one did the oposite. I love all Yakuza games, but i welcome the new combat mechanics. My Favorite JRPGs are all turn based. (FF7, Persona, Dragon Quests).

 

[recursive]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

You should call sony and tell them how fucked up they are. Maybe they will hire you to fix it.

 

[ozz ex machina]

A PS4 game at 4k and 30 frames.. how weak these consoles are exactly ?
It’s a game build on a system from 2013...

Wtf am I missing here ?

I'll be getting on PC after hearing this. Wasn't expecting 4k 30.

 

[turtlepowa]

Hey, if that helps to get even more people to play it, I'm all for that! More people need to play this GOTY 2020.

This. Also best story of 2020 by far.

 

[Burger]

Pretty fucking lazy they won't sort the save game situation out for PS players. I'll have to stick with the PS4 version because I'll be fucked if I'm starting from scratch.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Underrated game with amazing soundtrack.

 

[Fat Frog]

Yakuza Like a Dragon is not a spin-off, its the next main game in the series. In Japan the game is called Ryū ga Gotoku 7 . They just changed the name in the west to make it clear its a new saga staring a new main character.

A spinoff, is Judgment and that one has the same action combat as other Yakuzas.

The reason this game has turn based combat was because they did an april fools video where the game had turn based combat, and the reception to the video was great and made alot of ppl excited to have a new yakuza with turned based combat. They decided to keep developing the turn based combat for the new saga, but they told if the games reception to the combat was bad they had no problems in going back to action combat again. The game mechanics seems to have been well received so i doubt they go back to action combat for the next one.

With some many games abandoning good turn based combat to implement mediocre button mashin action combat, im glad this one did the oposite. I love all Yakuza games, but i welcome the new combat mechanics. My Favorite JRPGs are all turn based. (FF7, Persona, Dragon Quests).

They'll continue the brawler games as well for one reason : Easy remakes...

Yakuza Studio will keep remastering or remaking old games and won't lose time revolutionizing combat system.

Yakuza 3 remaster was the limit (Kiryu's animation is laughable) and Kenzan is even more clunky. We could expect a quick Dragon Engine remake before a more consistent canon episode.

 

[ethomaz]

Yakuza Like a Dragon is not a spin-off, its the next main game in the series. In Japan the game is called Ryū ga Gotoku 7 . They just changed the name in the west to make it clear its a new saga staring a new main character.

A spinoff, is Judgment and that one has the same action combat as other Yakuzas.

The reason this game has turn based combat was because they did an april fools video where the game had turn based combat, and the reception to the video was great and made alot of ppl excited to have a new yakuza with turned based combat. They decided to keep developing the turn based combat for the new saga, but they told if the games reception to the combat was bad they had no problems in going back to action combat again. The game mechanics seems to have been well received so i doubt they go back to action combat for the next one.

With some many games abandoning good turn based combat to implement mediocre button mashin action combat, im glad this one did the oposite. I love all Yakuza games, but i welcome the new combat mechanics. My Favorite JRPGs are all turn based. (FF7, Persona, Dragon Quests).

That clear up the things... thanks.

Well the top rated JRPGs this gen are turn-based... Personal 5, Dragon Quest XI, etc.
Action JRPGs were not received that well.

 

[Fat Frog]

That clear up the things... thanks.

Well the top rated JRPGs this gen are turn-based... Personal 5, Dragon Quest XI, etc.
Action JRPGs were not received that well.

For the trademarked Sakura Ishin, Sega should abandon Action system or improve it dramatically. :/

 

[Housh]

I have been waiting for the PS5 version and hope preorders for the physical go up soon.

I'm fine with getting 60fps at 1440 assuming it's doing the checker box PS4 Pro did. However, crisp text and UI is a big deal specially if you are reading subtitles and it's a RPG.

I hope they figure out a way to render 2D elements in games in 4k and have the 3d engine render at a lower or variable refresh rate to maintain frames. Does VRR promise that?

 

[SkylineRKR]

Series S version I beat and its and interesting one. Meets the advertised S resolution; 1440p/30, and 900p/60 as an option. Which means it beats One X/Pro handily, those are stuck at 1080p/30. 60fps plays awesome and doesn't look bad at all. Game has no significant load times whatsoever.

PS5 will be a step better, like SX, at 1440/60 but I'll pass.