Like a Dragon's PS5 Date Change Will Let You Play Monster Hunter Wilds with Peace of Mind, Director Says

No beating around the bush

by Sammy Barker 2:30pm

Like a Dragon's PS5 Date Change Will Let You Play Monster Hunter Wilds with Peace of Mind, Director Says 1 — *Image: Push Square*

SEGA’s not really being secretive about the reason behind its Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date change. In a video message, anchored by director Masayoshi Yokoyama, he admitted that the new 21st February launch will allow you to “play the game that comes after it with peace of mind”. That game is Monster Hunter Wilds, due out on 28th February.

While it’s bold to assume fans will be able to beat a Yakuza title in a week, we suppose this spin-off story will be shorter than a mainline entry, as was the case with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Still, it seems like there will be an (infinite) wealth of things to do, including customising your pirate ship and engaging in naval combat.

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To be fair, Yokoyama also notes development is progressing more smoothly than expected, so that’s another good reason to bring the release date forward. He says the developer wants to get the game into the hands of fans as soon as possible.

Remember, February will also plot the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, so it’s shaping up to be a huge month for new PS5 games. How will you be managing your time? Share your schedule in the comments section below.

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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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ShogunRok
2:53pm

I think we can all appreciate the honesty, and it's a good move for everyone involved.

Well done SEGA on just being sensible.

Too honest response, won't buy

More likely that they learnt their lesson from releasing their Sonic game in the same week as Super Mario Wonder last year

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Rob_230
3:01pm

No doubt I'll still be on Metaphor by that point tbh 🫣

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RBMango
3:01pm

Uhhhhh someone needs to tell RGG that normal, working people can't finish their behemoth games in one week lol

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crossbit
3:05pm

I was always going to play Wilds with peace of mind, though.

This, meanwhile, I still won't play at all.

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Korgon
3:10pm

But I don't like Monster Hunter...and now I only have one week to finish Trails through Daybreak 2 before Yakuza comes out...plus there's AC Shadows too...

What about my needs!?😄

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bindiana
3:17pm

Yeah not sure what difference 1 week makes. I would guess a lot of people would only have time/money for one of these games in that short period of time. 3 to 4 weeks would make more sense.

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LikelySatan
3:24pm

@crossbit I'm not sure this is going for the same audience, anyway. The MH audience has become more "CODified," if you will...

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Golem25
3:29pm

Ubisoft; 'after 8 years and numerous delays, we have finally released a bare bones pirate ship simulator with dreadful monetization'

RGG Studio; '***** it, we ball - side-game we threw together quickly, including naval combat plus everything else found in a Yakuza/LAD game now comes out a week early'

Can these guys get any more goated holy ****

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riceNpea
3:31pm

Crap! I'm stuck in Ground Hog day, destined to relive the same article again and again 😮

Props to RGG Studio for seeing it and moving the game up a week.

@Korgon Lol, I’m not into Like a Dragon or Monster Hunter, so what about my needs too? I need something else to release!

But seriously though, came in to say that this is such a classy move on Sega’s part. Even if these gigantic sized games aren’t for me, I think it’s cool that they’re acknowledging each other and being friendly. Great to see in the industry since we know things tend to be a bit more aggressive between companies.

I will be buying both day 1. I have faith that both companies will deliver.

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Burnish1619
53m ago

Horizon devs take note

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riceNpea
49m ago

@RBMango what if your job was playing games? Could you do it in a week do you think?

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LowDefAl
34m ago

I try not to be cynical but this is more so they can sell some copies of the game rather than to help players out who won't even have time to play the game properly in a week.

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LowDefAl
32m ago

@Burnish1619 I mean Zero Dawn still outsold Zelda in that release period and wasn't Elden Ring delayed to clash with FW's announced release date rather than the other way around.