Kazuma Kiryu, once known as the Dragon of Dojima, was living a quiet life as a taxi driver in Hakata after severing all his ties with the underworld. However, at the dawn of a bloody war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance, Kazuma is forced to accept his inescapable fate and returns to a life filled with crime and violence to protect his loved ones.

Ryu ga Gotoku 5 continues the epic story of Kazuma Kiryu and 4 other protagonists, playing out across 5 major Japanese cities.

Takaya Kuroda, Kōichi Yamadera, Rie Kugimiya, Rikiya Koyama, Toshiyuki Morikawa,

Show Aikawa, Shunsuke Daito, Nana Katase, Satoshi Tokushige, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Eiji Okuda.

Kyosuke Himuro / Gospels of Judas

The Ryu ga Gotoku  series is renowned for its intricately woven tales of love, friendship and betrayal, set against sprawling urban playgrounds. Due to popular demand, the highly acclaimed PlayStation 3 installments of Ryu ga Gotoku 3, Ryu ga Gotoku 4, and Ryu ga Gotoku  5 have been remastered and are now available for the first time ever on the PlayStation 4!

The PS4 version of Ryu ga Gotoku 5 features increased 1080p resolution and a 60fps framerate to provide a smoother, more immersive experience.

Ryu ga Gotoku 5 features five protagonists - a series first!

Tatsuo Shinada, a disgraced pro-baseball batter; Taiga Saejima, infamous for murdering eighteen Yakuza in a ramen shop; Haruka Sawamura, an aspiring idol singer; Shun Akiyama, owner of “Sky Finance” and the legendary “Dragon of Dojima”, Kazuma Kiryu.Ryu ga Gotoku 5 features seamless transitions from exploring its various urban environments into the action-filled battles and boss fights that the series is known for. Spread across five cities, including Kamurocho, it refines the series’ core gameplay elements and takes them to the next level.The game's battle system has been overhauled too. It's now flashier than ever and the addition of "Heat Actions" makes battles outrageously fun to play.When playing as Haruka Sawamura, the regular battle system even switches to an all-new "Dance Battle" rhythm game!

The sprawling city and nightlife depicted in the Ryu ga Gotoku  series has long been one of its defining characteristics. The saga of Yakuza 5 plays out across 5 major Japanese cities - Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Sapporo, each with its own unique nightlife. The series’ staple entertainment district of Kamurocho (Tokyo) returns, along with Tsukimono (Sapporo), Kineicho (Nagoya), Nagasugai (Fukuoka) and Soutenbori (Osaka).From local dialects and cuisine to popular shops and restaurants, each city's entertainment district has been created with an eye to authenticity and detail, including collaborations with actual brands and stores.

Ryu ga Gotoku 5 also features “Another Drama”, a series of extensive sub-plots that focus on each protagonist. Many protagonists also have their own mini-games:

Kiryu: Taxi Driver  Drive passengers around as part of Kiryu’s job at the Nagasu Taxi Company, or put the pedal to the medal in race missions around the city.

Saejima: Hunter and Killer  Challenge the snowy mountain wilderness.

Haruka: Road to Stardom  Get a taste of life as an up-and-coming idol before putting what you’ve learned to the test in the Princess League.

Shinada: The Cost of a Swing  Test that swing and take part in Batting Showdowns against various opponents.