Dave the Diver reveals Yakuza: Like a Dragon DLC, Ichiban’s Holiday

Dave the Diver has another collaboration in the cards, and has now revealed Ichiban’s Holiday DLC. The new content drops this April.

The Ichiban’s Holiday DLC features a partnership with SEGA’s Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise. There’s a new plot here, new mini-games, and more.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Mintrocket:

Kasuga Ichiban, our beloved protagonist since Yakuza: Like a Dragon, decides to take a well-deserved break at the Blue Hole. Joined by his ever-reliable buddy, the bartender of the “Survive Bar”, this vacation is about to turn into anything but relaxing.

Brace yourselves for an epic showdown as Bancho’s ego takes a serious hit when the bartender delivers a harsh dose of honesty about his skills.

But wait, there’s more! Our dynamic duo stumbles upon a sinister plot that’ll have you hooked. A dolphin-poaching syndicate is making waves, and it’s up to Ichiban and Dave to dive into action.

Cobra is an ex-arms dealer helping Dave – who’s all about the money but secretly loyal to the core. When he teams up with Ichiban, you know things are about to get explosive! Prepare for a beat ’em up style infiltration of the nefarious Sea Blue gang’s hideout.

A crossover between Dave the Diver and Like a Dragon wouldn’t be complete without some iconic mini-games from both worlds! Cheer along with Ichiban’s unforgettable karaoke performances and recruit familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series to join your restaurant staff. Can you recognize where they all come from?

Who would have thought that the streets of Kamurocho and the depths of the Blue Hole would mesh so well?

Recreating the amazing world of Like a Dragon in pixel graphics was a challenging yet incredibly exciting task. It felt like creating fan art – discussing with the team how each character should move, what expressions they should have, and bringing those ideas to life was so much fun. This collaboration has been a labor of love, combining the best elements of both games to create something truly unique. We’re confident the result is something we can all be proud of.

Watch a trailer for the Dave the Diver Ichiban’s Holiday DLC below.

DLC Trailer

A release date for the DLC will be shared later. Access more Dave the Diver coverage here.