Update: Just in case there was any shred of doubt, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has now been officially confirmed for PS5 and PS4 in the aftermath of Microsoft's event.
Original Article: Well, this is not the trailer we expected to see for Like a Dragon 8 — or, as it'll be called here in the west, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Said trailer confirms that the role-playing title is targeting an early 2024 release, and will, at some point, feature protagonist Ichiban Kasuga waking up on a beach, completely nude.
So what do we know about Infinite Wealth thus far? Well, it's going to continue on from where Yakuza: Like a Dragon left off, evolving that game's turn-based combat system. Kazuma Kiryu's going to be in it as well, presumably as a central character.
We'll no doubt see more of Infinite Wealth at the RGG Summit — the Like a Dragon developer's showcase — which is happening on the 16th June. Hey, that's next week! Oh, and Like a Dragon Gaiden will also be there.
Are you looking forward to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the return of Ichiban? For god's sake, put some clothes on in the comments section below.
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I love this trailer so much.
This trailer had me laughing. Not gonna lie.
I'm happy to see that they're only making Ichiban turn based.
It'll be really interesting to see how the deal with the clash of cultures, it's a really exciting premise for the next entry.
Some body on Ichi!
The trailer is so awesome. The name is so stupid. Please just stick with the numbers.
@Athrum Think the infinite symbol was a subtle way to put in 8.
One of my favourite trailers in a long time. Absolutely loved this. Can't wait to learn more — I'm personally a big fan of RPG-style Yakuza!
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinitie Wealth. All releasing early 2024
How am I supposed to manage all that? lol
@mariomaster96 Book a bunch of time off from work?
I need it as soon as possible. Inject into my veins!
@PlayStationGamer3919 Continuation. Japanese devs don't stop until they've got like 20 entries in a series, and even then...
Where is this set? Miami? LA? Rio? Wherever it is I loved it 😂
Xbox showed some good trailers that would have been very welcome at Summer Gamefest. I bet Geoff is a bit mopey today
How great would it be if he met here with the student guy from the previous game and he were the one to teach him some English?
"GO GO GO. GO YOUR WAY. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!"
Would be interesting to see him visit a western country, mostly so they have to design some new locations.
Class! I love Ichiban.
@Athrum Given that the localised version of Ryu ga Gotoku 7 didn't have the number in its title, and 0-6 were localised under a different name, releasing it as Like a Dragon 8 would be liable to confuse people.
Kinda weird that this is the first one since 3 that won't have a subtitle in the Japanese release (Yokoyama confirmed in an interview last year that it would be simply "Ryu ga Gotoku 8" with no subtitle, because reasons) whereas out of 4-7 and Zero, only 6 had the subtitle in the localised release.
Currently playing through the plat for Ishin. I must say it’s one of the worst in the serious, probably behind even 4 and FotNS for me.
This looks better than that from what I’ve read, and judging from the last game, but I feel I need a bit more time to care about these characters. The same as with Judgment / Lost a judgement to be fair. Hopefully this game will get me to care about them a bit more. Some parental or romantic relationships would help make them a little more human I think.
As a general trailer though it’s class.
Wait, so it is Like a Dragon 8? I thought this was a teaser for a spin-off or something.
Is this set in the US? lol.
@Clemerek yeah that's what I thought initially, but the RGG Studio twitter just confirmed this is the game previously announced as Ryu ga Gotoku: Like a Dragon 8 (or however you want to read the title logo) & the Japanese RGG Youtube channel posted the same trailer with the RgG8 title logo.
Is it just me who thinks not having the number in the title hurts sales. I'm sure people must ignore it because they don't think it's a mainline title (similar to Final Fantasy). I didn't even know it was LAD 8 until reading
A funny fact-Sega posted the trailer on Twitter and it got taken down, so they had to make some edits.
The camera cuts coupled with objects acting as censors is absolute gold lmao.
@Andy22385 The localised version of 7 didn't have the number either, & AFAIK that sold well enough.
Does anyone know if there is a physical release confirmed? I am a little worried after the announcement that The Man Who Erased His Name is digital only.
@Stevemalkpus Not yet.
Looks like he's off to Honolulu!
This is how to make a trailer.
That was a weird trailer.
@PlayStationGamer3919
Although my understanding is all entries are relatively stand alone, Ichiban (the protagonist on this game) was introduced in the last entry and, should you want to "catchup" you dont need to go much further than the last entry (Yakuza: Like a Dragon.)
For what it's worth, I never played the games before, Yakuza: Like A Dragon was my first entry and I fell in love with the character. This is a day one buy for me.
Bringing infinite emotional wealth to me hopefully!
Top-tier trailer.😂👍
He’s got his nipp-on
Nice teaser trailer for sure! I still need to play thru the series though, so in no rush to get this game.
@mariomaster96 I'll probably only be playing FF7 Rebirth, but I do feel your pain.
I won't be taking time off work though, need to save that for conventions and visiting friends in other states/countries.
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