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Yakuza: Like a Dragon for Xbox Series S/X launches November 10 (console launch day), current gen versions still coming on Nov 13th
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which makes the idea of it somehow being XSX only or Xbox 1 + XSX more puzzling since it won't be included on GP and will have the lowest fan base of all consoles for the IP. Crazier things have happened but i really doubt Xbox locked up a launch exclusive deal in the past 2 weeks.
That's the point of a noncommittal statement. They literally aren't committing to a delay either. They said 2 weeks ago it was all platforms in 11/13 including PS4. PS5 is later. How much later? Who knows but with XSX on 11/10, a 11/13 or 11/20 release for PS5 would qualify as "later"
I am definitely not paying full price for this with this move. So yeah.
I'm not talking about PS5 here. I'm talking about how they actively stopped talking about PS4, Steam and XB1 and refuse to commit to THOSE release dates too.
all Sega seems to be accomplishing with this is pissing off the loyal Yakuza fans who helped revive the series in the West...
For the same reason you are ignoring that it could just be a noncommittal statement since they have a deal to market the Xbox versions it seems. They didn't say it was delayed on anything and it being XSX only and not on XB1/PS4/PC makes absolutely zero sense financially even if they were paid by Xbox. Why would Xbox exclude Xbox One? Why would all of this be decided in the last 14 days?
this is a glass half full or half empty situation. It's fine if you want to think something is up; maybe you will be right. But I really don't see anything weird happening with this aside from maybe PS5 version being X amount of time later.
I patiently waited for Yakuza games to come to the US and have played like 7 games through 4-5 years, I can wait a few more weeks before I assume the worst.
Well they can't exactly say that if Sony hasn't publicly announced the PS5's date can they?
Yep, hence I said if anything's changed between then and now. Cause as of 2 weeks ago they were still promoting the same release date for every version.
I still think they will all come out on the same day (minus a PS5 version ?) this announcement was just made in conjunction with the XBX announcements so the wording focuses on those consoles.
Like, if you read their direct wording, it's pretty obvious they want to iterate XBSX, XBSS because of those consoles release date reveals:
They hadn't announced the XSX date by the point you're talking about, either.
I was already pissed they changed combat the way they did, this however pisses me of more as it feels they don't care about people like me.
I supported the series so many years ago and to see this kind of mess just turns me off and makes me wonder why I am even a fan in the first place. If they intended for this outcome then they succeeded.
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Sega haven't confirmed anything yet. They haven't even mentioned the new date on their social media. Its just a perceived move based on incomplete information. It'll end up being nothing and all versions are out on the 10th.
No, literally nowhere does it say that. It's still coming out on everything.
Some of Y'all are getting too worked up over this.
Nothing in this statement hints that any other console/PC versions are getting delayed, its pretty clear cut they wanted to talk about XBSX/XBSS because those got their release/pricing/pre order info today.
Nothing in this statement hints that any other console/PC versions are getting delayed, its pretty clear cut they wanted to talk about XBSX/XBSS because those got their release/pricing/pre order info today.
I seriously cannot believe people are getting worked up over this. Microsoft is not blocking the Xbox One release to some unspecified time. And SEGA definitely cannot release a physical copy that lists Series X and Xbox One and it just doesn't work on one of those consoles until some later date. I know they flubbed on a PR comment but have common sense.
This is still the same run around garbage after many months people are pretty sick of it.
UBI did the samething with Valhalla, except they also confirmed that all other versions (except the PS5 version) would also be moving up to November 10th.
Because people commenting on here are Yakuza fans who don't plan to get an XSX or XSS. Not sure what you are asking.
They announced it was a day 1 XSX game in May and now we know what day 1 is. Then on 8/24 they said Xbox One, PC, PS4 in 11/13. I don't see how XSX maybe getting it 3 days early, or on 11/13 is a big deal. They announced this date for all non next gen platforms 2 weeks ago. Unless we're expecting some catastrophic delay for last gen versions (and Pc) a la TLoU2's comically quick delay after date announcement, I really doubt much has changed in 2 weeks.
I could be wrong. All I am saying is wait until we have another day of comments from Sega, could just be poor messaging or they could be waiting on a PS5 date
Exactly. Their completely lackadaisical attitude as far as the PS4/PS5 versions in particular goes is pissing off a lot of series loyalists, and the fact they're even being hazy and weird about the Steam and XB1 versions now is just even more confusing.
Like they seem to be trying to associate the game so heavily with XSX that they don't want anyone else to care about it.
Yeah, but apparently its on xbox and pc systems first and on playstation later. They wouldnt fuck up messaging about ps4 version 2 months prior if it was really coming.
I'm talking about what they've said about the PS5 version, not any of that. It's clear that version was pushed back, probably as a timed exclusive deal with MS, so I think just saying they are being super coy to surprise drop that the PS5 version is coming like two days later isn't all that likely.
This is so confusing now, so are they delaying the other systems or is the original release date that they announced from a month or two ago still a thing now? What are SEGA doing?
You're missing the part where Sega wouldn't confirm whether the PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions are still releasing November 13 when I specifically asked.
I'm not saying it's delayed either, but it's definitely worth noting since Sega won't be clear about it.
7/22 Blog Post https://blog.playstation.com/2020/07/22/yakuza-like-a-dragon-meet-the-heroes-of-tomorrow/
8/29 PlayStation Twitter promoting the game (and a release date!) https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1299825204252770305?s=20
I know SEGA is being quiet and dumb but they are not doing what you are saying. The PS5 version will either get a 2020 release date once the console does, or it will next year for whatever reason (paid exclusive or was added as a later project).
True. But at the same time if it was a really short window (like 3-7 or 30 days) I'd think Xbox would ask them to downplay how small the time is too. We will see soon enough. I think a lot of answers will come out once Sony gives us a launch date
Look at Sal the journalist above. He specifically asked about the original release dates and got told no comment. You don't do that if you aren't making changes.
Ohhh fantastic, that sounds reassuring lol Declining to confirm an already previously confirmed release date is kinda sketchy....
If MS have made them delay the PS4 version just for the sake of their marketing bullshit Imma shit brick srsly. 😠
Exactly. I think it's entirely possibly it's either coming 2020 once a PS5 date is announced, or they have just largely been working on the Xbox versions since shipping the PS4 version in Japan, and will revisit the PS5 version after. I honestly can't remember the last time a game was paid for as a timed exclusive, or for marketing rights, and yet the other brand can post media about it and say a next gen version is coming.
Sure they're mostly cross-gen, but they look like they're going to be great games nonetheless. It's not like every game that's released pre-Nov 10 is all of a sudden trash, just because it released pre-Nov 10.
I'm sorry but that's really not enough to go off of, or to get worked up over. Microsoft didn't swing a marketing deal in the last 10 days to not only delay a PS4 release but an Xbox One release too. I mean really? Don't mistake SEGA's incompetence for maliciousness. They cannot legally sell a physical copy saying it works on Xbox One (as it shares the Series X SKU for smart delivery) if it doesn't actually work.
And is Sony marketing Tetris Effect DLC on their social media platforms? I honestly have no idea.
Right. But Sony is not actively marketing it. Like they are with Yakuza, which Microsoft supposedly has a marketing deal for.
Do you honestly believe Microsoft is going to prevent the game releasing on Xbox One???
That's one of the weird parts about it. The Xbox One and Xbox Series versions are the same physical SKU, so that must mean the Xbox One version at the very least has been moved up to November 10, right? But still no confirmation. Doesn't really make sense to me, but I guess I don't exactly know what's going on behind the scenes. Hopefully they clear things up soon.
How the hell should I know. Sega is the one that won't comment on other platforms. It is strange that they wouldn't even comment on another XB platform since they usually don't mind that.