Summary
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameis a day one Xbox Game Pass title (as well as PC Game Pass), but when it launches, it’ll come without an English dub. For fans of the franchsie, it’s not too surprising, but it’s something anyone new to the franchise and wanting to check it out onXbox Game Passmay be surprised to learn.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameis a “side story” that explains the events around Kiryu’s life afterYakuza 6and before his appearance inYakuza: Like a Dragon. Whereas the latter had players take on the role of new protagonist Ichiban, every game prior had fans step into the shoes of Kiryu, and it was always in Japanese with English subtitles. If anything, hearing Kiryu speak English inYakuza: Like a Dragonis a bit off-putting because of that fact, but fans interested in keeping with the franchise in an English dub will need to wait before checking outLike a Dragon Gaiden.
November 9 isn’t far off, but new Kiryu actor Yong Yea wanted to make sure fans were aware of this fact, tweeting out that the English dub will not be available at launch. It is coming at some point in the form of a post-launch patch, but there’s no given date or window for that patch. Fans excited for the next chapter will either have to play with English subs or wait until the patch is made available. One would think that it would come prior toLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s release datein January 2024, given that the last game featured an English dub and this one is likely to as well, but that’s pure speculation.
For those who decide to wait and check out other Xbox Game Pass games in November 2023, there’s already a handful confirmed.Thirsty Suitors, Plate Up!, Football Manager 2024, Dungeons 4,andPersona 5 Tacticaare all coming to Xbox Game Pass in November, ensuring fans have plenty of options alongside new releases. However, those who choose to just play it with English subs should be in for a real treat.
Game Rant previously played a demo ofLike a Dragon Gaiden, writing that it is a “love letter to the classic action approach, while introducing enough new elements to ensure the game is not rooted in the past. The brief demo was a good time, and if the whole game is like this, then fans are in for a treat when November comes around.”
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewill launch May 17, 2025, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
