Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has become the series' most successful launch on Steam over its launch weekend.
12.01.2024 - 18:12 / gameranx.com
Traditionally, the beginning of a new year is a “dry period” for gaming because most developers are working on their next big titles and need some extra time to get everything right. But for 2024, that’s not the case at all. Numerous titles from major developers and publishers are coming out over the next month or so. And some of them are only a few weeks away! Don’t believe us? Well, in just two weeks is the release of Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth! The game has plenty of hype going into it and will likely prove to be one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ve ever had!
The first game was a spinoff of the main franchise and wowed fans with its depth and hilarity. The sequel will do the same while cranking things up to the next level! Within the game, you’ll play two legendary characters from the franchise: Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga! Each man is different and driven by their own story and motivation.
In fact, they’re so different that their stories take place on two different continents! But regardless of whether you’re in Japan or Hawaii, there will be plenty to do, including all sorts of fights to have!
That’s one of the kickers about Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. While it is an action game, it has RPG elements you’ll need to develop to get through tough fights. That includes building up a party of characters and using their abilities to the fullest to take on your enemies! Things will get nuts in these fights, so don’t be afraid to use anything within arms reach to take out a foe or to set up an epic combo!
Plus, there’s the job system! Yes, the game has a job system, and you’ll use it to help Ichiban rebuild his fortune in Hawaii! From doing deliveries to building up a resort, and so on, you’ll get more money the better you do. The more money you get? The more epic stuff you can buy! So you’ll be inclined to try every job you come across. What have you got to lose?
Oh, and don’t forget, you’re in Japan and Hawaii! There will be plenty to see and do, so don’t be afraid to explore the locations and witness how beautifully they’ve been rendered.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth officially releases in 2 weeks!
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has become the series' most successful launch on Steam over its launch weekend.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has logged the Yakuza series' biggest ever launch on Steam, with more than four times the player count of previous mainline entry Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
In the lead-up to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s launch, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio made it abundantly clear that the RPG was going to be its biggest, most ambitious game to date, and in the immediate aftermath of its release, it looks like the game is enjoying the sort of success the developer would have hoped for. In addition to receiving widespread acclaim from critics, Infinite Wealth also broke the series’ peak concurrent user count record on Steam upon launch, and as per Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, was generating similar interest in leading up to its release as well.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has earned the largest launch on Steam for any game released by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
Gaming has had its fair share of moments when a new title would ostensibly be released at just the right time. The most recent example is Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropping in 2020 when the world needed a means to safely connect during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. And in 2024, for me — and maybe a lot of gamers out there — another of these games could be Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Dondoko Island is a significant part of 's appeal, but how and when the experience can be accessed in-game isn't immediately obvious. The series, formerly published as in the west, has long been known for featuring memorable and unique side content and mini-games to accompany its more dramatic main stories. promises an even longer and more robust experience than any of the past games have ever delivered, and Dondoko Island might be the selling point that jumps out the most.
continues the saga of Ichiban Kasuga, heading up his second installment in the series formerly known as. Following up on Ichiban's introduction in and original series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu's brilliant reintroduction in , focuses on the dual heroes as they travel to Honolulu separately, but on the same mission: to find Ichiban's long-lost mother, Akane. The two eventually meet up and combine their efforts, discovering much more than they bargained for as they near the center of a seedy plot.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is now available to pre-load on all platforms.
The game may be called Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, but Ichiban will have an empty wallet more often than not during his adventure. Being an ex-yakuza, work isn’t exactly easy for him to come by, and things only get more complicated after he travels overseas to Hawaii. This new location isn’t cheap, especially if you want to pick up some top-tier gear and weapons or just enjoy the more luxurious restaurants. All your Yen will be converted to dollars when you transition, making it easier to see just how poor you are at all times. Street brawls will get you a few bucks, but you’ll need more efficient ways to earn some scratch by the mid to late game. Here are the best ways to farm money in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is already a franchise highlight, receiving the highest metascores the series has ever received.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the highest-scoring game in the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series.
There’s a new way to travel in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While you can still pay taxis to get around Hawaii faster, you can also use a Segway-like device called the Street Surfer. This battery-powered standing travel device lets you zip around the streets, and you can mount it at any time. There’s just one downside. The battery life is limited and gets used up, so you’ll need to recharge at stations located all over the city. Using the Street Surfer is very simple and it can be summoned (or put away) at any time. You can even purchase higher capacity batteries from Hawaii Pawn Shops. The Street Surfer isn’t just limited to Hawaii either, you can use it when you travel back to Yokohama.