If you’re recalling arcade glory from years past, Daytona USA 2 stands out as a cornerstone memory. A quarter-century after its original arcade debut, SEGA is bringing the experience to home consoles in a way that isn’t a simple remaster or a digital first release. Instead, the game makes its presence felt in actual arcade venues again, reintroducing the thrill of the original cabinet through a fresh, community-driven revival. And as fans anticipate, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Whose Name Was Erased, the next installment in the Yakuza line, continues SEGA’s tradition of weaving mini games and extra features from its arcade heritage into the home franchise. Those familiar with the Like a Dragon series know Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s penchant for reimagining classic microgames and embedding bonus content into nearly every title, sometimes offering a peek behind the curtain at the arcade roots that shaped the modern series.
Sega Racing Classic 2
Details about this revival come from the development studio’s official channels, confirming Classic’s presence within Like a Dragon Gaiden under a new name, Sega Racing Classic 2. The name shift is primarily a copyright-related decision, reflecting the ownership arrangements with GiGO Entertainment, which currently operates SEGA arcades in Japan. There have been prior attempts to bring Daytona USA 2 to home consoles, and while some versions never fully captured the arcade magic, the closest home adaptation remains the 2001 Daytona model that only graced living rooms, not a true arcade experience.
In Tokyo neighborhoods where the Like a Dragon games were developed, arcades still line the streets, offering timeless cabinets such as Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone, Virtua Fighter 2, Super Hang-On, and Puyo-Puyo. The Like a Dragon Gaiden project has confirmed a slate of nostalgic crossovers, including Fighting Vipers 2, Flicky, Galaxy Force, and Daytona USA 2, underscoring SEGA’s enduring arcade culture. The arcade experience in these spots also supports classic casino-like features like poker rooms and traditional regional diversions such as Mahjong. A notable addition is a zone called Castle, a mini-game hub allowing players to enjoy a range of activities including Cabaret, inspired by Osaka Castle and featuring real players. This mode appears consistently across the series, reinforcing the blend of arcade and home-game universes that fans have grown to expect.
Like a Dragon Gaiden – Overview Trailer
He challenges his own death
What’s known so far points to Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Deleted His Name centering on Kazuma Kiryu, who adopts the alias Joryu. A former yakuza who faked his death and shed his name to shield his family finds himself pulled back into danger by a mysterious figure. The narrative promises a set of compelling side missions that lead players through duels in Sotenbori and Yokohama, offering both action and depth. The game is slated for release on November 9 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A bonus included with the release is a demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, a companion title that sticks to turn-based combat in the Like a Dragon universe and continues the broader saga with Ichiban Kasuga.
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