Like a Dragon: Ishin! Gets New ‘Blade of Vengeance’ Trailer

SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a new “Blade of Vengeance” trailer for the upcoming action adventure game Like a Dragon: Ishin. According to the publisher, the trailer “explores the game’s story, sharing a glimpse at the treacherous road ahead for protagonist Sakamoto Ryoma.” SEGA also announced that the game’s SteelBook Edition of Like a Dragon: Ishin! will be available at GameStop and Best Buy for US residents who pre-order the standard physical edition. Like a Dragon: Ishin! will launch on February 21, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

The trailer’s full description via a press release:

“The Blade of Vengeance trailer explores the game’s story, sharing a glimpse at the treacherous road ahead for protagonist Sakamoto Ryoma, after being framed for the murder of his mentor. With a journey full of friends and foes, high-action combat and more, this solemn samurai’s fight for justice challenges the course of Japan’s history.”

The game’s details via SEGA:

1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.

Key Features

Over the Top Action and Diverse Weaponry – Engage in visceral combat that combines feudal-era firearms and swords as players switch between four different combat styles: Swordsman, Gunman, Wild Dancer and Brawler. A deep roster of varied weaponry marks the historic transition between classic sword fighting and modern armed warfare as players train and upgrade skills to unlock even more powerful abilities.

Historical Samurai Epic – An optional in-game glossary supplements context to the historical basis of the people, places, and events featured within Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Old Meets New – Like a Dragon: Ishin! expands upon its 2014 Japan-exclusive predecessor with localization support, all-new content, exquisitely remastered graphics and enhanced capabilities for modern platforms in Unreal Engine 4.

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