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What’s the difference between Like a Dragon: Ishin Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions?

If you decide to get the upcoming Like a Dragon: Ishin digitally, then you can purchase the standard edition or digital deluxe edition. So, what are the differences between these two versions the Yakuza spin-off title? You can find out in this comparison article from Seeking Tech. 

Recap 

The Like a Dragon: Ishin Digital Deluxe Edition will let you play the game four days early when compared to the standard edition. Furthermore, it also comes with the following exclusive in-game content: Gun Upgrade Materials Kit, Ryoma Growth Support Kit, Shinsengumi Captain’s Set, Sword Upgrade Materials Kit, The Dragon of Dojima Skin and Third Division Armament Expansion Kit. 

Aside from the aforementioned differences, the two editions are the same as you will get the base game as well as the Kijinmaru Kunishige sword, Tsuyano Usukurenai sword and Black Ship Cannon weapon pre-order bonuses. 

Like a Dragon: Ishin Standard Edition vs. Like a Dragon: Ishin Digital Deluxe Edition  

You can take a look at our comparison table for the standard and digital deluxe editions below: 

Like a Dragon: Ishin Standard EditionLike a Dragon: Ishin Digital Deluxe Edition  
Base GameIncludedIncluded
Kijinmaru Kunishige SwordIncludedIncluded
Tsuyano Usukurenai SwordIncludedIncluded
Black Ship CannonIncludedIncluded
Gun Upgrade Materials Kit  Not IncludedIncluded
Ryoma Growth Support KitNot IncludedIncluded
Shinsengumi Captain’s SetNot IncludedIncluded
Sword Upgrade Materials Kit Not IncludedIncluded
The Dragon of Dojima Skin  Not IncludedIncluded
Third Division Armament Expansion Kit Not IncludedIncluded
U.S. Release DateFebruary 21, 2023February 17, 2023

Base Game 

Both editions of Like a Dragon: Ishin come with the base game. For the uninformed, this title was originally released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 as Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin in 2014. It only came out in Japan, however, as Sega never localized the Yakuza spin-off for other regions. 

On consoles, Like a Dragon: Ishin is a cross-buy game, which means that you are entitle to both the PS4 and PS5 versions if you bought it at the PlayStation Store. If you bought the game on the Microsoft Store, then you should end up with both the Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X versions.  

The remake officially releases on February 21, 2023, in the U.S. region.  

Pre-Order Bonuses  

If you pre-order either edition, then you will get the dark sword Kijinmaru Kunishige along with the blood-soaked Tsuyano Usukurenai sword.  

You will also be able to unlock the Black Ship Cannon, which is based on the cannons find on western ships.  

Digital Edition Exclusives 

The Like a Dragon: Ishin Digital Deluxe Edition is the only one to come with other in-game bonuses. You can take a look at the full list below: 

  • Gun Upgrade Materials Kit  
  • Ryoma Growth Support Kit  
  • Shinsengumi Captain’s Set 
  • Sword Upgrade Materials Kit 
  • The Dragon of Dojima Skin  
  • Third Division Armament Expansion Kit 

Early Access 

By purchasing the deluxe edition, you will also be able to play the game several days earlier when compared to the standard edition. 

The Like a Dragon: Ishin Digital Deluxe Edition comes out on February 17, 2023, in the U.S. region, which is four days earlier than the other version.