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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 21, 2023}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|like-a-dragon-ishin!|79}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|like-a-dragon-ishin!|80}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14311/like-a-dragon-ishin-|82}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14311/like-a-dragon-ishin-|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|like-a-dragon-ishin|80}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|like-a-dragon-ishin|80}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Sponsored }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Infinite spend }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|lutris      =  
 
|lutris      =  
|mobygames    =  
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|mobygames    = 199655
 
|strategywiki = Like a Dragon: Ishin!
 
|strategywiki = Like a Dragon: Ishin!
|wikipedia    = Like a Dragon: Ishin!
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|wikipedia    = Like a Dragon: Ishin!#Remake
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      =  
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{note|Known as '''''Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! Kiwami''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|龍が如く 維新! 極}}) in Japan.}} is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Action}} game developed by [[Company:Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio|Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Yakuza (Like a Dragon)|Yakuza (Like a Dragon)]]'' series.
  
|release history  =  
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|release history  = The game is a remake of '''''Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin!''''', originally released only in Japan on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2014. It was released on February 21, 2023 via Steam and Microsoft Store.
  
|current state    = It is a remake of '''Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin!''', originally released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2014 only in Japan.
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|current state    = The game launched with shader compilation stutter, which was subsequently fixed through the March 3, 2023 patch 1.03.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1805480/announcements/detail/3689048990878476997|title=Like a Dragon: Ishin! 1.03 Patch Update|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5890-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5890-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5890-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5890-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | like-a-dragon | Steam | {{store link|Humble|like-a-dragon-ishin-deluxe-edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | like-a-dragon | Steam | {{store link|Humble|like-a-dragon-ishin-deluxe-edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NF4ZBT6FVK8 | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. {{store link|Microsoft Store|9N16CNV6HJRP|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store |9N4BH9FLLMWD/0010| Microsoft Store |{{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. <br/> Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. <br/> {{store link|Microsoft Store|9NN77KBJ3N24/0010|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1805480 | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1805480 | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1805480/Like_a_Dragon_Ishin/|title=Like a Dragon: Ishin! on Steam|date=2023-01-21|snippet=Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1805480/Like_a_Dragon_Ishin/|title=Like a Dragon: Ishin! on Steam|date=2023-01-21|snippet=Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo}}</ref>
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{{ii}} A demo is available from [steam://install/2277820 Steam].
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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|free-to-play          =  
 
|free-to-play          =  
 
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
|sponsored              =  
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|sponsored              = The real life discount store chain '''Don Quijote''' appears in the game.
 
|subscription          =  
 
|subscription          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Microtransactions===
 
===Microtransactions===
 
{{Microtransactions
 
{{Microtransactions
|boost              =  
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|boost              = Packs of items for weapons upgrades and character growth.
|cosmetic            =  
+
|cosmetic            = Cosmetic items, outfits and skins.
 
|currency            =  
 
|currency            =  
 
|finite spend        =  
 
|finite spend        =  
|infinite spend      =  
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|infinite spend      = Boost packs can be purchased multiple times.
 
|free-to-grind      =  
 
|free-to-grind      =  
 
|loot box            =  
 
|loot box            =  
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{{DLC/row| Pre-Purchase Bonus Weapons | Pre-order only | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Pre-Purchase Bonus Weapons | Pre-order only | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Dragon’s Clutch Katana | Free | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Dragon’s Clutch Katana | Free | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Bonechewer Katana | Free | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Waterdrop Katana | Free | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Elite Generals Trooper Card Bundle | Free | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Elite Generals Trooper Card Bundle | Free | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Dragon of Dojima Skin | Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Dragon of Dojima Skin | Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Gun Upgrade Materials Kit |Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Shinsengumi Captain's Set | Included with Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Ryoma Growth Support Kit | Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Gun Upgrade Materials Kit | One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Shinsengumi Captain's Set |Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ryoma Growth Support Kit | One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Sword Upgrade Materials Kit | Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Sword Upgrade Materials Kit | One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Third Division Armament Expansion Kit | Digital Deluxe Edition only | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Third Division Armament Expansion Kit | One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\{{P|uid}}\system\|{{P|localappdata}}\LikeaDragonIshin\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\{{P|uid}}\system\|{{P|localappdata}}\LikeaDragonIshin\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\SEGAofAmericaInc.ProjectMacan_s751p9cej88mt\SystemAppData\wgs\{{P|uid}}}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|appdata}}\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                = true  
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|xbox cloud                = true
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}} to 16:9.
 
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Pillarboxed}} to 16:9.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = While in-engine cutscenes and heat actions will still be pillarboxed, 21:9 and 32:9 are achievable in regular gameplay. Place the contents of this folder (link pending) into <game directory>/Content/Paks, open up <game directory>/Binaries/Win64/LikeaDragonIshin-Win64-Shipping.exe in a hex editor and replace all instances of of 3B 8E E3 3F with 8E E3 18 40 for 21:9 or 39 8E 63 40 for 32:9.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<br>Use [https://github.com/Lyall/IshinFix IshinFix] to remove pillarboxing from gameplay and cutscenes.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]. Cannot be disabled in the options menu.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]. Cannot be disabled in the options menu.
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling                  = true
|upscaling tech            = FSR 2.1, XeSS
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|upscaling tech            = FSR 2.1, DLSS 2, XeSS 1.1
|upscaling notes            = FSR 2.1 has a sharpness slider, though the UI does not show a numerical value for sharpness.
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|upscaling notes            = FSR 2.1 has a sharpness slider, though the UI does not show a numerical value for sharpness.<br>DLSS 2 was added in a subsequent update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1805480/announcements/detail/5878926928057962353|title=Like a Dragon: Ishin! 1.05 Patch Update|date=2023-04-04}}</ref>
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = On/off toggle.
 
|vsync notes                = On/off toggle.
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps                    = limited
|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes and minigames are capped at 30 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. Some minigames are capped at 30 FPS, some at 60 FPS and others are uncapped.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2023-02-23|comment=I have personally tested every single minigame with Vsync disabled and frame rate cap set to Unlimited. Here are the results:<br>
|120 fps                    = true
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Karaoke = 30 FPS<br>
 +
Fishing = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Udon shop = Uncapped<br>
 +
Woodcutting = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Lottery = Uncapped<br>
 +
Chicken racing = Uncapped<br>
 +
Shogi = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Traditional dancing = 30 FPS<br>
 +
Poker (all 3 variants) = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Koi-koi = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Oicho-kabu = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Cee-lo = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Cho-han = 30 FPS<br>
 +
Sake drinking contest = 60 FPS<br>
 +
Rock, paper, scissors = Uncapped<br>
 +
Sensual healing = Uncapped<br>
 +
Cooking = Uncapped<br>
 +
Shinbei's cannonball training (both sword and pistol variants) = 60 FPS}}</ref><br>Use [https://github.com/Lyall/IshinFix IshinFix] to disable the frame rate cap for cutscenes.
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|120 fps                    = limited
 
|120 fps notes              = Framerate can be capped up to 120 FPS, or unlimited.
 
|120 fps notes              = Framerate can be capped up to 120 FPS, or unlimited.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
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|surround sound notes      = Up to 5.1 surround.
 
|surround sound notes      = Up to 5.1 surround.
 
|subtitles                = always on
 
|subtitles                = always on
|subtitles notes          = Cannot be disabled on non-Japanese languages.
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|subtitles notes          = Cannot be disabled on all languages besides Japanese. Singing Bar (Karaoke) lyrics are always shown.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = English lyrics are displayed if set to English in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Simplified Chinese lyrics are displayed if set to Simplified Chinese in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed if set to Traditional Chinese in Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = French lyrics are displayed if set to French in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = German lyrics are displayed if set to German in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Italian lyrics are displayed if set to Italian in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Japanese Kanji (and Romaji if set to Roamji (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean only)) lyrics are displayed in the Singing Bar (Karaoke). Two selectable font types are available.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Korean lyrics are displayed if set to Korean in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
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|fan      =
 +
|ref      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, more info [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZC7EYtnaiI here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Spanish lyrics are displayed if set to Spanish in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Shader compilation stutter===
 
{{mm}} The game suffers from shader compilation related stutters during gameplay; this occurs whenever a new effect is displayed and thus whenever a new shader has to be compiled.
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = [[PhysX]]
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|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Ogg Vorbis
 
|audio            = Ogg Vorbis

Latest revision as of 18:10, 2 April 2024

Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Like a Dragon: Ishin! cover
Developers
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows February 21, 2023
Reception
Metacritic 80
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Sponsored
Microtransactions Boost, Cosmetic, Infinite spend
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Hack and slash, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world
Art styles Realistic
Themes Historical, Japan
Series Yakuza (Like a Dragon)
Like a Dragon: Ishin! on HowLongToBeat
Like a Dragon: Ishin! on IGDB
Like a Dragon: Ishin! guide on StrategyWiki
Like a Dragon: Ishin! on MobyGames
Like a Dragon: Ishin! on Wikipedia
Yakuza 0 2018
Ryu ga Gotoku Online 2018
Yakuza Kiwami 2019
Yakuza Kiwami 2 2019
Streets of Kamurocho 2020
Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2020
Yakuza 3 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 4 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 5 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 2021
Judgment (series)
Like a Dragon: Ishin! 2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 2024

Like a Dragon: Ishin![Note 2] is a singleplayer third-person open world action game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is part of the Yakuza (Like a Dragon) series.

The game is a remake of Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin!, originally released only in Japan on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2014. It was released on February 21, 2023 via Steam and Microsoft Store.

The game launched with shader compilation stutter, which was subsequently fixed through the March 3, 2023 patch 1.03.[2]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere.
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]
A demo is available from Steam.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Sponsored The real life discount store chain Don Quijote appears in the game.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Packs of items for weapons upgrades and character growth.
Cosmetic Cosmetic items, outfits and skins.
Infinite spend Boost packs can be purchased multiple times.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Pre-Purchase Bonus Weapons Pre-order only
Windows
Dragon’s Clutch Katana Free
Windows
Bonechewer Katana Free
Windows
Waterdrop Katana Free
Windows
Elite Generals Trooper Card Bundle Free
Windows
Dragon of Dojima Skin Digital Deluxe Edition only
Windows
Shinsengumi Captain's Set Included with Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Gun Upgrade Materials Kit One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Ryoma Growth Support Kit One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Sword Upgrade Materials Kit One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Third Division Armament Expansion Kit One-Time Use Consumable. Included with Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\<user-id>\system\
%LOCALAPPDATA%\LikeaDragonIshin\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1805480/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\SEGAofAmericaInc.ProjectMacan_s751p9cej88mt\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>
Steam %APPDATA%\SEGA\LikeADragonIshin\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1805480/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor
Pillarboxed to 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen
Pillarboxed to 16:9.
Use IshinFix to remove pillarboxing from gameplay and cutscenes.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
FOV slider has no numerical reference. Default is at about 50%.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Cursor movement is restricted to the game window while in focus. Automatically minimizes when focus is lost.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
[4]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA. Cannot be disabled in the options menu.
High-fidelity upscaling
FSR 2.1, DLSS 2.0, XeSS 1.1
FSR 2.1 has a sharpness slider, though the UI does not show a numerical value for sharpness.
DLSS 2 was added in a subsequent update.[5]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
On/off toggle.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. Some minigames are capped at 30 FPS, some at 60 FPS and others are uncapped.[6]
Use IshinFix to disable the frame rate cap for cutscenes.
Framerate can be capped up to 120 FPS, or unlimited.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
3 pre-configured options.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Input

Gameplay settings
Gameplay settings

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
Accessibility settings
Accessibility settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, sound effects, and dialogue volumes can all be adjusted independently.
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 surround.
Subtitles
Cannot be disabled on all languages besides Japanese. Singing Bar (Karaoke) lyrics are always shown.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Enabled if "Auto-Pause when Exiting Focus" in Gameplay Settings is set to Type 1.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English lyrics are displayed if set to English in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
Simplified Chinese
Simplified Chinese lyrics are displayed if set to Simplified Chinese in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
Traditional Chinese
Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed if set to Traditional Chinese in Singing Bar (Karaoke).
French
French lyrics are displayed if set to French in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
German
German lyrics are displayed if set to German in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
Italian
Italian lyrics are displayed if set to Italian in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
Japanese
Japanese Kanji (and Romaji if set to Roamji (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean only)) lyrics are displayed in the Singing Bar (Karaoke). Two selectable font types are available.
Korean
Korean lyrics are displayed if set to Korean in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).
Russian
Fan translation, more info here.
Spanish
Spanish lyrics are displayed if set to Spanish in the Singing Bar (Karaoke).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Ogg Vorbis
Cutscenes Criware

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
AMD Radeon RX 460
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 12 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Minimum system requirements are for 1080p 30 FPS on Low settings; recommended system requirements are for 1080p 60 FPS on High settings.
Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.27.2[1]
  2. Known as Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! Kiwami (Japanese: 龍が如く 維新! 極) in Japan.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:Cadenzaplus on 2023-02-17
  2. Like a Dragon: Ishin! 1.03 Patch Update - last accessed on May 2023
  3. Like a Dragon: Ishin! on Steam - last accessed on 2023-01-21
    "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo"
  4. Verified by User:Fayaine on 2023-02-17
    Tested by setting the Texture Quality to different presets. No apparent change to the amount of AF tho there is some AF being used at all times. If i had to guess x4 at most. Changing settings further brought no changes.
  5. Like a Dragon: Ishin! 1.05 Patch Update - last accessed on 2023-04-04
  6. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-02-23
    I have personally tested every single minigame with Vsync disabled and frame rate cap set to Unlimited. Here are the results:
    Karaoke = 30 FPS
    Fishing = 60 FPS
    Udon shop = Uncapped
    Woodcutting = 60 FPS
    Lottery = Uncapped
    Chicken racing = Uncapped
    Shogi = 60 FPS
    Traditional dancing = 30 FPS
    Poker (all 3 variants) = 60 FPS
    Koi-koi = 60 FPS
    Oicho-kabu = 60 FPS
    Cee-lo = 60 FPS
    Cho-han = 30 FPS
    Sake drinking contest = 60 FPS
    Rock, paper, scissors = Uncapped
    Sensual healing = Uncapped
    Cooking = Uncapped
    Shinbei's cannonball training (both sword and pistol variants) = 60 FPS