Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon utilizes Sega's demanding Dragon Engine. On PS4 Pro, the game targets 1080p resolution at 30fps, though it frequently struggles to maintain this target frame rate. At the time of this article's publication, the PS5 version was delayed and not evaluated.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Like A Dragon: Ishin! targets 60fps at a native 1440p resolution on PS5, delivering locked performance during general exploration and combat. Main visual upgrades include overhauled lighting and detailed main character models, though environmental geometry betrays its seventh-generation roots. The primary drawbacks are choppy 30fps cinematics with uneven frame pacing and brief frame drops during dialogue cuts.
Standard
PS5Renders at a fixed 1440p native resolution without dynamic resolution scaling. Features less extensive ambient occlusion and sharper shadowmaps than Xbox Series consoles.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
On PS4 Pro, Yakuza: Like a Dragon targets a 1080p resolution at 30fps. The engine proves taxing on the hardware, resulting in frequent frame drops below the 30fps target.
Standard Mode
PS4 ProKnown issues
PS4 Pro struggles to maintain its 1080p30 target during gameplay under the demanding Dragon Engine.
Fully animated cutscene sequences are locked to 30fps with uneven frame pacing, creating a stuttery visual appearance.
The game drops frames briefly whenever the camera angle changes during dialogue sequences.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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The game logic and animation seem very similar to the original game but the render has been swapped out for Unreal Engine 4S.
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Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Yakuza: Like a Dragon run at on PS5?
On PS5, Yakuza: Like a Dragon offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 1440p.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Yakuza: Like a Dragon?
Yakuza: Like a Dragon scores 71/100 on PS5. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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