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Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! Patch 1.04 is now live with the following fixes and improvements: Issues caused by Kijin-maru Kunishige The following issues will occur when seven seals are set (all slots are filled) on Kijin-maru Kunishige:

All seals set on the Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to the first set seal

The item placed next to Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to another item

Depending on the item it changes to, the game may crash when the Equipment menu is opened We have been investigating ways to fix the issue, but have discovered that some of the changed items cannot be restored due to technical issues. In addition to fixing the problem, the following measures will be taken to apologize to those affected. DLC weapons and Remunerative Materials Kit items can be picked up from Bakumatsu Bob, in the kitchen on the first floor of Teradaya.

• Lost DLC weapons can now be re-obtained from Bakumatsu Bob.
• Weapons: Bloody Sheen, Bonechewer, Waterdrop, Snowcap, Poet Immortal, Dragon's Clutch

• Weapons that can be used without modification will retain their status.
• Weapons: Kijin-maru Kunishige and seven seals of altered states, all other weapons.

• Certain elements that cannot be restored.
• Seals set on the Kijin-maru Kunishige that were changed due to the glitch cannot be restored.
• Weapons that have been transformed into other items, as well as the seals that were set on that weapon, cannot be restored.

• Replaced incorrect items changed or generated by defects with Bundle Blades.

Compensation Items Items will be distributed to all customers who have installed the digital version pre-order bonus (Japanese Swords & Cannon Set). Remunerative Materials Kit: Sphere Seal: Kiwami x10 Sphere Seal: Greed x10 Balance Adjustments

• Increased enemy item drop rates.
• The following hard-to-obtain seals are now dropped directly in battle dungeons:

- Sphere Seal: Greed - Sphere Seal: Drunken Craze - Sword Seal: Fierce Deity - Square Seal: Heavy Drinker - Square Seal: Reverence - Square Seal: Virtuous - Square Seal: Special Moves

• Weakened elemental attributes of weapons thrown by giant bosses.
• Adjusted difficulty of Ichizu Samurai (Truehearted Samurai) in the singing bar.
• Reduced time needed to open pots.

Other bug fixes and improvements Fixed an issue in which, on rare occasions, the screen may flicker, and characters and parts of the background may not be displayed during event scenes. Fixed an issue where, when performing certain actions during training with William Bradley, the player may be returned to the title screen after a battle or may not receive reward items. Fixed an issue where a character stuck in the well of the Shinsengumi Barracks can move after saving and loading. Fixed an issue where the character may not be able to run properly during chases. Fixed an issue where Komaki Cat-Like Reflexes did not activate in all styles. Fixed a boss-specific issue where small weapons would sometimes float in mid-air during battle. Fixed an issue where the Reputation Rakugai message may remain onscreen. Fixed a display bug when ending a Mahjong game. Fixed an issue where dummy troopers were displayed when a trooper could not be obtained. Fixed an issue where map behavior changed depending on frame rate. Improved behavior when the display mode is set to Borderless. Improved behavior when the Simplify Combo Attacks accessibility function is set to Press and hold. Other improvements and bug fixes. We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! Patch 1.06 is now live with the following change:

• Fixed a bug where the number of purchasable DLC was not displayed correctly while being redeemed in-game.

We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! Patch 1.05 is now live with the following changes: PC Version

• Added compatibility for NVIDIA DLSS 2.
• Added compatibility for Intel® XeSS 1.1.
• Adjusted AMD FSR 2 translucency and water surface behavior.
• Fixed an error wherein shop item descriptions did not update on mouse hover.
• Corrected poker text bubble behavior when using ultrawide monitors.

All Platforms

• Improved flame rendering performance.
• Improved follower behavior.
• Weakened spear and iaijutsu enemies.
• Adjusted the amount of trooper morale recovered by eating.
• Fixed an error wherein level 99 was unreachable under certain conditions.
• Fixed an error wherein Diligence Records would not display under certain conditions.
• Fixed an error that caused freezing if certain inputs were entered when creating Clear Data.
• Fixed an error wherein certain inputs would open and close chicken races simultaneously.
• Fixed an error wherein the Hannya Shirakawa Trooper Card could not be obtained.
• Fixed an error wherein Scarecrow Chateau progress would not carry over properly in Bakumatsu Premium Adventure.
• Other stability improvements and fixes.

We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! Patch 1.04 is now live with the following fixes and improvements: Issues caused by Kijin-maru Kunishige The following issues will occur when seven seals are set (all slots are filled) on Kijin-maru Kunishige:

All seals set on the Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to the first set seal

The item placed next to Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to another item

Depending on the item it changes to, the game may crash when the Equipment menu is opened We have been investigating ways to fix the issue, but have discovered that some of the changed items cannot be restored due to technical issues. In addition to fixing the problem, the following measures will be taken to apologize to those affected. DLC weapons and Remunerative Materials Kit items can be picked up from Bakumatsu Bob, in the kitchen on the first floor of Teradaya.

• Lost DLC weapons can now be re-obtained from Bakumatsu Bob.
• Weapons: Bloody Sheen, Bonechewer, Waterdrop, Snowcap, Poet Immortal, Dragon's Clutch

• Weapons that can be used without modification will retain their status.
• Weapons: Kijin-maru Kunishige and seven seals of altered states, all other weapons.

• Certain elements that cannot be restored.
• Seals set on the Kijin-maru Kunishige that were changed due to the glitch cannot be restored.
• Weapons that have been transformed into other items, as well as the seals that were set on that weapon, cannot be restored.

• Replaced incorrect items changed or generated by defects with Bundle Blades.

Compensation Items Items will be distributed to all customers who have installed the digital version pre-order bonus (Japanese Swords & Cannon Set). Remunerative Materials Kit: Sphere Seal: Kiwami x10 Sphere Seal: Greed x10 Balance Adjustments

• Increased enemy item drop rates.
• The following hard-to-obtain seals are now dropped directly in battle dungeons:

- Sphere Seal: Greed - Sword Seal: Fierce Deity - Square Seal: Heavy Drinker - Square Seal: Reverence - Square Seal: Drunken Craze - Square Seal: Virtuous - Square Seal: Special Moves

• Weakened elemental attributes of weapons thrown by giant bosses.
• Adjusted difficulty of Ichizu Samurai (Truehearted Samurai) in the singing bar.
• Reduced time needed to open pots.

Other bug fixes and improvements

• Fixed an issue in which, on rare occasions, the screen may flicker, and characters and parts of the background may not be displayed during event scenes.
• Fixed an issue where, when performing certain actions during training with William Bradley, the player may be returned to the title screen after a battle or may not receive reward items.
• Fixed an issue where a character stuck in the well of the Shinsengumi Barracks can move after saving and loading.
• Fixed an issue where the character may not be able to run properly during chases.
• Fixed an issue where Komaki Cat-Like Reflexes did not activate in all styles.
• Fixed a boss-specific issue where small weapons would sometimes float in mid-air during battle.
• Fixed an issue where the Reputation Rakugai message may remain onscreen.
• Fixed a display bug when ending a Mahjong game.
• Fixed an issue where dummy troopers were displayed when a trooper could not be obtained.
• Fixed an issue where map behavior changed depending on frame rate.
• Improved behavior when the display mode is set to Borderless.
• PlayStation controllers are now supported regardless of Steam Input settings.
• Improved behavior when the Simplify Combo Attacks accessibility function is set to Press and hold.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! We’re aware of an issue with the Kijin-maru Kunishige included in the digital version pre-order bonus Japanese Swords & Cannon Set and are currently investigating the issue and evaluating methods to fix it. Issues caused by Kijin-maru Kunishige: The following issue will occur when seven seals are set (filling out all slots) on Kijin-maru Kunishige.

All seals set on Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to the first set seal

The item placed next to Kijin-maru Kunishige will change to another item

Depending on the changed item, the game may crash when the Equipment menu is opened For customers who have purchased the Kijin-maru Kunishige, we kindly ask the following: Please do not set the seventh seal (i.e. do not fill all the slots) on the Kijin-maru Kunishige until the patch is delivered. If you have already set the seventh seal and the item has changed, please consider the following steps:

Do not change the seal on the Kijin-maru Kunishige, and please wait for the patch to be delivered.

Load a save file created before setting the seventh seal. If you have the Kijin-maru Kunishige, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. In addition, the team is currently working on the next patch that includes bug fixes and balance adjustments, which we plan to release soon. We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. Thank you for playing! - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Ishin! Patch 1.03 is now live with the following fixes and improvements: PC version

• Stuttering when effects are first loaded
• Crashes on startup (on rare occasions)
• The display of some UI elements being out of position on ultra-wide displays
• Improvements to monitor selection and resolution settings displayed in a multi-monitor environment

All platforms

• Enemies unexpectedly teleporting in rare cases when activating a heat action near a door
• Fixed a bug that prevented the use of special turrets placed on the stage
• Crash bug when using the abilities of the Toranosuke and Yama-goroshi cards in certain Wanted Men mission
• Fixed a bug that caused the progression to become impossible when bringing back a deserter from Mukurogai
• Changes in heat gauge reduction behavior that is dependent on FPS
• Issue of Health Gauge not increasing even if the player unlocks "Health Increase 1" on the Gunman skill
• Other stability improvements and bug fixes

Gameplay Adjustments

• The number of repeated button presses required while performing 'Ichizu Samurai (Truehearted Samurai!)' at the Singing Bar, have been reduced

In addition, the team is currently working on the next patch that includes bug fixes and balance adjustments which we are planning to release in the near future. We appreciate your support and patience while our team addresses these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing the Like a Dragon: Ishin!. The team is currently working on a patch to fix the following issues and we plan to deliver it soon as we can. PC

• Stuttering when effects are first loaded
• Crashes on startup (on rare occasions)
• The display of some UI elements is out of position on ultra-wide displays
• Improvements to monitor selection and resolution settings displayed in a multi-monitor environment
• Changes in heat gauge reduction behavior that is dependent on FPS

All platforms

• Improved stability
• Other bug fixes

We appreciate your support and patience while our team address these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing the Like a Dragon: Ishin!. We have confirmed that some purchasable DLC may not be displayed on Steam, and the team is currently investigating this issue.

• Ryoma Growth Support Kit
• Sword Upgrade Materials Kit
• Gun Upgrade Materials Kit
• Third Division Armament Expansion Kit

If you are experiencing this issue, please check your Steam "Inventory" for any DLC that is not listed. *Inventory is located under the "Your Account Name" menu at the top of the Steam menu bar, to the right of Store, Library, and Community. *The number of purchasable DLC in your possession will decrease after you retrieve them, but the check mark will not be displayed. *DLC is only saved in the save data at the time of receipt. DLC may display correctly after the following:

• Talk to Bakumatsu Bob a few times
• Retrieve any other DLC you are eligible to receive
• Restart the game

In addition, an issue has been identified where talking to Bakumatsu Bob while offline causes him to become stuck. Please ensure that you are online to receive the DLC. We appreciate your support and patience while our team looks into these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! In order to access your Pre-order Bonus/DLC, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you get started: Complete Chapter 1 / Begin Chapter 2 Go downstairs to the first floor. Before leaving the Teradaya Inn, make your way left to explore more of the inn. Make sure not to walk to the right because it will trigger a cutscene for the story. Take a right into the second room. Once inside, exit the room from the other side to the hallway and turn left. You will meet a man named Bakumatsu Bob where you’ll be able to redeem the pre-order bonus and as well as purchase DLC content. We hope you’re enjoying the game so far! - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! We’re pleased to announce that those who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition can now play via Early Access! Pre-load is also available for everyone ahead of the main release on Feb 21! For those who purchased the game via a 3rd party, we advise logging out and back in should you experience any issues. We hope you enjoy the game, as always please let us know your feedback via the discussion thread. - RGG Community Team -

Hello RGG Fans! Thank you for playing the Like a Dragon: Ishin! – Combat Demo. The team is aware of the issues reported by some players and is currently looking into the following:

• Stuttering when effects are first loaded
• Crashes on startup (on rare occasions)
• The display of some UI elements is out of position on ultra-wide displays
• Changes in heat gauge reduction behavior that is dependent on FPS

We appreciate your support and patience while our team looks into these known issues. Please continue to share any bugs you encounter via the Official Bug Thread. - RGG Community Team -