Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an upcoming RPG Adventure game and the latest installment in the Like a Dragon Series by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Read on to learn more about its story, gameplay, and everything else we know so far.
Everything We Know About Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Plot
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth takes place 4 years after the events of the previous game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The game follows protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu as they embark on a journey into past places in the series: Ijincho, Kamurocho, and the new exciting waves of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ichiban Kasuga—a lovable underdog looking for his mother who’s supposedly in Hawaii—and Kazuma Kiryu—a man confronting his final days with his unstoppable fists. Fate brought the two ex-Yakuza members together to confront their past. Fortunately, they have their friends by their side to support them against sinister gangs out to stop them. This game is set to be the emotional conclusion to Kiryu Kazama’s saga and the true beginning that cements Ichiban as the new face of the franchise.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gameplay
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an action-adventure game where you explore beautiful cities and immerse yourself in fun activities that range from karaoke to arcade games, darts, and emotional/crazy substories just to name a few.
Just like the Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the combat of Infinite Wealth is a turn-based system, unlike previous Brawler-style games. This game continues the turn-based system in which you have a party of four in battle with different stats and skills.
You can equip weapons and items to strengthen your members and select from multiple jobs that act like the class system in typical RPG games and grant special perks and different playstyles to each member.
The game provides you with several options in battle such as the Poundmate System, a summon system that allows you to call on characters from previous games or completed substories to aid you. Their aid can range from healing you or dealing additional damage to the enemies.
Infinite Wealth vastly improves the combat and the exploration with minor changes and major additions to make the gameplay experience more fun and fresh. The turn-based combat now allows you to reposition yourself in a small area which creates more depth and opportunity in battle. Repositioning yourself also grants tag-team attacks and actively working on deepening your bonds greatly increases damage in battle. In addition to this, the battle UI has seen some minor improvements to make the gameplay more seamless. One such improvement is the addition of a tag team attack button in the main UI instead of the menu. Here are some of the major additions to the game.
Kiryu’s Dragon of Dojima Job
Kiryu has a unique special to him only job called "Dragon of Dojim" which grants the ability to switch to multiple fighting styles. It also gives him the ability to break the turn-based flow temporarily to perform his brawler-combat gameplay from previous games.
Sujimon Go
Sujimon was a Pokemon-like parody mini-game introduced in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. This minigame allowed players to find Super Jittery Men, known as Sujimon, in the world; once defeated, they would be registered in the Suji-dex. Players can then share their Suji-dex database with the Sujimon Sensei to earn rewards.
This mode was greatly expanded in Infinite Wealth, adding three-on-three battles with other Sujimon trainers, the ability to recruit Sujimon, and a new job class called "Sujimon Master," which allows you to send your Sujimon into combat.
In addition, this game mode has features inspired by Pokemon Go, such as the Sujimon stations similar to the PokeStops. Entering these stations gives you gifts, and the ability to strengthen or awaken new Sujimon.
Lastly, RGG has added a Gacha system, in which you can spend special Sujimon tickets to get random Sujimons.
The Biggest Map to Explore
Honolulu has been confirmed to be the largest map in the series—three times larger than Isezaki Ijincho. As a result, the game added additional modes of transportation, like trolley lines and the new rechargeable Segway called the "Street Surfer." This scooter can be customized and driven anytime around Honolulu.
The developers promised that the game’s version of Honolulu would be as authentic as possible, including shops from the real world in-game. Although the map is huge, RGG made sure to compress the map with as much detail and fun things to do, such as the return of substories, and mini-games exclusive to Hawaii such as hula-dancing. The trailers have also confirmed the return of previous locations such as Ijincho and Kamurocho.
Dondoko Island Mini-Game
One of the new mini-games introduced in Infinite Wealth is Dondoko Island, which has been described by content creators who’ve played the 90-minute preview as "Animal Crossing-like" and "an entirely different game within Infinite Wealth."
Players can visit the island by hopping on a dolphin. The goal is to clean up Dondoko Island and turn it into a resort destination. On this Island, you can fish, gather materials, buy and craft furniture, create new infrastructure for the island, and relax with locals.
Aside from being a sim game with a day and night cycle, this mode also has combat when trespassers invade your island. Rather than the usual turn-based combat, in Dondoko Island, Ichiban switches combat style to the classic Brawler Style in previous games. Not only can players decorate and rebuild their islands, but players can also visit the other islands made by other users.
Like a Roguelike
In a groundbreaking move for the franchise, Infinite Wealth introduces roguelike dungeons for the first time, featuring randomly generated layouts with each entry. These dungeons, set in abandoned buildings scattered across Yokohama and Honolulu, present players with the challenge of facing hordes of adversaries to rescue missing persons. Successful endeavors within these structures are rewarded with valuable treasures.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
The gameplay trailer showcases the new map, Hawaii, and some of the new activities that can be done in Honolulu such as the "Crazy Delivery" mini-game, swimming, and much more. The trailer also showcases the "one-of-a-kind combat" with it’s "fast-paced RPG battles" and ends with battles with a huge shark and squid.
Bucket-list Story Trailer
The Bucket-list story trailer focuses on Kazuma Kiryu’s current state and reflections on his past. Because of his uncertain future, he’s persuaded by Yu Nanba to create a bucket list of things he wants to do before he goes out. This emotional trailer showcases his interactions with characters from previous games and the culmination of his saga. The heroic journey of the " Dragon of Dojima" will come to an end this January 26, 2024.
Welcome to Paradise with Druski Trailer
On January 11, SEGA unveiled a promotional video for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth,
showcasing American comedian and actor Druski in Hawaii. In the video, Druski explores various activities players can immerse themselves in while in Honolulu, all while building excitement among fans with exciting new gameplay clips shown.
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Product Information
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| Title | LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH |
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| Release Date | January 26, 2024 |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | RPG, Action, Adventure |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | M (Mature) |
| Official Website | Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth |
