SEGA is partnering with Roblox to bring official Like a Dragon spin-offs to the popular platform. This new approach may surprise some fans, as it leverages the Roblox community to create smaller games that remain faithful to the series’ lore. It’s an interesting way for SEGA to expand the Like a Dragon universe beyond its mainline titles.
The collaboration centers around Roblox’s recently introduced License Manager tool. This feature allows companies like SEGA to accept fan-made game submissions and turn them into official Roblox experiences. If a fan-made Like a Dragon game on Roblox has over 1,000 daily active users, SEGA will consider it for official status and share the revenue equally with the creator. SEGA is also emphasizing that these games should respect the series’ story and style, according to Game File.
While SEGA will continue to develop the main Like a Dragon games internally, this initiative opens up new possibilities for smaller, community-driven spin-offs. Imagine a ‘Dress to Impress’ game starring Majima, or a ‘Grow a Garden’ title featuring Kiryu. It’s kinda fun to think about how these characters could fit into different Roblox game styles.
Of course, using Roblox as a platform comes with its own set of challenges. The platform has had its share of issues regarding developer creations and content control, as detailed by People Make Games in a YouTube documentary. This means SEGA and the creators will need to be careful about how they manage these licensed games to avoid problems.
What do you think about SEGA working with Roblox for Like a Dragon spin-offs? Could this be a good way to expand the series, or might it complicate things? I’m curious to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
