'Yakuza Wars' Trademarked by SEGA, Potentially the Title of the Next Like a Dragon Game

SEGA's Recent "Yakuza Wars" Trademark Fuels Speculation

SEGA's recent trademark registration for "Yakuza Wars" has ignited fervent speculation among fans regarding its potential connection to upcoming projects. This article explores the possibilities.

A New Yakuza/Like a Dragon Entry?

The "Yakuza Wars" trademark, filed on July 26th, 2024, and made public August 5th, 2024, under Class 41 (Education and Entertainment), covers home video game consoles and other related goods and services. While SEGA hasn't officially announced a new Yakuza title, the trademark's existence has fueled excitement within the fanbase. It's crucial to remember that trademark registration doesn't automatically guarantee a game's development or release.

Crossover Theories and Other Possibilities

The title "Yakuza Wars" has prompted various fan theories. A popular suggestion is a crossover between the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series and SEGA's steampunk series, Sakura Wars. The possibility of a mobile game adaptation has also been discussed, though remains unconfirmed.

SEGA's Expanding Yakuza Universe

This trademark filing comes at a time of significant expansion for the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise. An Amazon Prime series adaptation is in the works, featuring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu and Kento Kaku as Akira Nishikiyama. This further highlights SEGA's commitment to the series' continued growth. It's also noteworthy that series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi previously revealed the initial concept faced multiple rejections from SEGA before ultimately achieving widespread success.

The "Yakuza Wars" trademark remains shrouded in mystery for now. Only time will tell what SEGA has in store for fans.