Fans of Dave the Diver and Like a Dragon are in for a treat this April! The popular underwater adventure game is teaming up with the beloved Yakuza franchise in an exciting new DLC titled Ichiban’s Holiday, coming to all platforms.
Jaeho Hwang, director of Dave the Diver, has long been a fan of the Like a Dragon series, citing it as one of his biggest inspirations. After a meeting with the Like a Dragon team at the Tokyo Game Show, he’s thrilled to bring iconic characters from the series into the Blue Hole for the first time. This highly anticipated crossover blends the best of both worlds, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans of both games.
Ichiban’s Holiday takes Like a Dragon’s charismatic protagonist, Kasuga Ichiban, on a much-needed vacation to the Blue Hole, alongside his trusty bartender from the Survive Bar. What starts as a relaxing getaway quickly turns into a chaotic adventure, as Ichiban and Dave uncover a dangerous dolphin-poaching syndicate. Players will dive into action alongside Ichiban and a colourful cast of characters from Like a Dragon, including Cobra, an ex-arms dealer with a complicated past. Together, they’ll infiltrate the Sea Blue gang’s hideout in an explosive, beat ’em up-style mission.
And that’s not all—fans can expect to enjoy a variety of Like a Dragon’s signature mini-games, including Ichiban’s unforgettable karaoke performances, and even recruit characters from the Like a Dragon series to join your restaurant staff. Recreating the world of Like a Dragon in pixel art was a challenging but exciting experience for the team. Every detail, from character expressions to movements, was carefully crafted to bring the iconic series to life in Dave the Diver’s quirky underwater world.
Ichiban’s Holiday DLC will be available as paid content this April for Dave the Diver. Whether you’re a Like a Dragon fan looking to dive into a fresh adventure or a Dave the Diver player excited for new content, this crossover is sure to offer plenty of laughs, action, and surprises.
So, grab your diving gear, warm up your karaoke voice, and get ready for a crossover that blends the best of both worlds. Ichiban’s Holiday is coming soon, and it’s going to be one wild ride!
