Players of 'Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' encountered a surprising crossover—a tutorial from the 'Judgment' series accidentally included in the game. This error was spotted when the tutorial referenced locations and a game mechanic not present in 'Like a Dragon Gaiden.' Instead of the Heat Gauge familiar to 'Yakuza' fans, the tutorial mentioned the EX Gauge from 'Judgment.' Although both game series are set in the same universe and developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, this mix-up seems to be unintentional.

'Like a Dragon Gaiden' is part of the 'Yakuza' franchise, now adopting the 'Like a Dragon' branding in the West, moving away from the original 'Yakuza' title. The game serves as a narrative bridge and a side quest complimenting the main events from 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon.' To add to the excitement, 'Like a Dragon Gaiden' includes a special trial for the upcoming 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth,' scheduled for release on January 26.

In terms of reception, the game's combat system and narrative have been praised, but some critics feel the setting and side activities lack freshness. 'Like a Dragon Gaiden' is currently available across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.