SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced AEW pro wrestler Kenny Omega and Netflix star Rahul Kohli will be in Like a Dragon: Ishin as guest trooper cards.
Four more guests will join Like a Dragon: Ishin alongside Kenny Omega and Rahul Kohli in trooper card form. Ryoma Sakamoto, the game’s protagonist, will be able to use these cards to unleash special abilities and utilize temporary buffs. All guest trooper cards will be available as free DLC when the game launches.
More details are available below via Gematsu:
Special Guests
Kenny Omega and Rahul Kohli join Ryoma’s cause as samurai soldiers in the form of Trooper Cards. Trooper Cards are a combat feature that grant temporary but devastating power-ups and special abilities when activated real-time in battle. Players can collect and level-up Trooper Cards of their favorite or characters from the Yakuza and Like a Dragon universe. Summon the peerless strength of Kenny Omega, Rahul Kohli and more in an instant to turn the tide of battle!
Kenny Omega and Rahul Kohli are two of six special guests that will don the robes of the Shinsengumi and support the player with unique abilities. Four to-be announced guest Trooper Card cameos will be revealed over Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio twitter @RGGStudio in the coming days. All special guest Trooper Cards will be available worldwide as free downloadable content starting early access on February 17.
Essence of the One-Winged Angel
A strapping fighter who’s traveled through space, time, and reality to serve the Shinsengumi. It’s said that his elite skills can summon the stars themselves.
Skill: Cuts down foes with the slashes of his angel’s wing.
Essence of Firestorm
A chivalrous man who’s traveled through space, time, and reality to serve the Shinsengumi. Draws upon his experience in law enforcement to keep the peace.
Skill: Incinerates enemies with fiery waves of righteous anger.
Developer and Guest Comments
“I’ve been a fan of the Like a Dragon series for years, and to be forever immortalized in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, the newest entry in one of the most iconic game franchise of all time, is surreal,” said Kenny Omega in a press release. “I’m so excited about my Trooper Card, and I think players are going to love the artwork and attack animation—and the damage I can deal to enemies!”
Rahul Kohli said, “As a huge fan of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s games, I was honored to be asked to be a guest for the Like a Dragon: Ishin! Trooper Cards. As someone who is emotionally invested in the Like a Dragon story, I’m nervously excited to take on this mantle of being a small part of Ryoma’s journey, The close relationship that SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have with their fan community, has been really exciting to see manifest in these cards. I’m very honored to not only be a part of the community, but to also be a part of the series.”
Like a Dragon: Ishin! chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto added, “Designing Trooper Cards for Kenny and Rahul, who are passionate fans of the Like a Dragon series, has been a really fun, fulfilling experience. We worked with each of them individually to create their unique, personalized card, allowing them to let their creativity run wild. We loved the results, and we think players will too.”
Lastly, Like a Dragon: Ishin releases on February 21 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
