The Yakuza franchise is in a quiet period between major game releases, with its most recent notable event being a stage play tied to the 20th anniversary and a Steam sale offering discounts on older titles.
The Yakuza series, also known as Like a Dragon, marked its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a stage play adaptation. Titled Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurochō Hkkenden, the production ran in Tokyo from August 21 to 30. The cast featured Yūya Uno as Kazuma Kiryū, Shuji Kikuchi as Goro Majima, and Sho Katou as Ichiban Kasuga. Daisuke Nishida directed the play, and Kazuhito Yomeyama wrote the script. The stage show drew its material from a fan popularity poll of the top 10 characters in the franchise.
Beyond the stage play, the franchise appeared in a broader Sega promotional push. In late June 2026, Sega placed over 40 titles on sale for the Steam Summer Sale, including multiple entries from the Yakuza series alongside Sonic the Hedgehog and other flagship properties. Discounts reached up to 75% on some titles. The sale was framed as an opportunity for both longtime fans and newcomers to catch up on the saga.
No new game announcements, release dates, or development updates for the Yakuza series have been reported in the available coverage. The franchise's current activity consists of the anniversary stage play and the Steam sale, with no indication of upcoming mainline entries or spin-offs.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.
Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/yakuza.
CC BY 4.0.
Sega is offering over 40 titles at discounted rates during the Steam Summer Sale starting June 26, 2026. The sale includes major series such as Yakuza and Sonic the Hedgehog, with discounts reaching up to 75% on some titles. The promotion is aimed at both longtime fans and newcomers to Sega's classic franchises.
The Like a Dragon stage play, titled Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurochō Hkkenden, will run in Tokyo from August 21-30. The cast includes Yūya Uno as Kazuma Kiryū, Shuji Kikuchi as Goro Majima, and Sho Katou as Ichiban Kasuga. Daisuke Nishida directs and Kazuhito Yomeyama writes the script.