"We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised," the developer says.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble embodies what makes the series so endearing in its core gameplay, despite fumbling in other places.
The six-episode series will be released in two chunks of three episodes apiece, with Ryoma Takeuchi starring as Kazuma Kiryu.
The Minato Girls will have live-action and CG scenes, similar to the hostesses from Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
"I’m just going to say, I think we’ll do a Kiwami 3 at some point," says series director Masayoshi Yokoyama.
Details on what exactly the series' next instalment will be are currently scant, however.
But Monday is April Fool's Day, so it could be a whole lot of nothing. Then again, it could be Judgment 3.
"In order to develop Like a Dragon, the Dragon Engine is something that must never be lost," says technical director Yutaka Ita.
The sequel sold over one million copies in its first week, which the developer has "never experienced before," says Masayoshi Yokoyama.
Other new titles like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown also debuted in the latest top 20.
RGG Studio's massive turn-based RPG has received extensive praise since its launch, with one million copies sold worldwide.
RGG Studio's RPG tops the weekly charts with an impressive debut, while Tekken 8 debuts at No. 5, selling a little over 20,000 copies.
The two new major releases occupy the top two spots in the latest weekly charts, with Bandai Namco's fighter taking pole position.
Here's everything you need to know about Poundmates in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Significant XP is required to max out all the party members and Jobs in RGG Studio's latest RPG. Here's how to quickly farm it.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth saw the highest ever pre-orders for any Like a Dragon/Yakuza game to date.
Ichiban Kasuga's trip to Hawaii can get expensive, but there are several ways to earn cash. Check out some of them here.
Ryu Ga Gotoku and Sega's recently-released RPG has got off to a solid start on Steam.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's massive RPG is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
Players who purchase the standard edition – which costs $70 – cannot access the RPG's New Game Plus mode.
