Summary
- Like a Dragon Gaiden, a day one Xbox Game Pass title, won't have an English dub at launch, which shouldn't be a surprise to fans of the franchise.
- The game is a "side story" that takes place after Yakuza 6 and before Yakuza: Like a Dragon, featuring the popular character Kiryu.
- Fans who want an English dub will have to wait for a post-launch patch, with no specified release date, but they can still enjoy the game with English subtitles.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is 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 on Xbox Game Pass may be surprised to learn.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a "side story" that explains the events around Kiryu's life after Yakuza 6 and before his appearance in Yakuza: 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 in Yakuza: Like a Dragon is 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 out Like a Dragon Gaiden.
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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 to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's release date in 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, and Persona 5 Tactica are 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.
The Best War Games previously played a demo of Like 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 Name will launch November 9, 2023, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.