Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features the largest map in the Yakuza franchise. The upcoming title, which marks the series’ first adventure outside of Japan, will take players to the city of Honolulu, a tourist hotspot in Hawaii. Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio claims the expansive new stage is more than three times the size of Yakuza. Like Isezaki Ijincho in Dragon, the suburban area where the afro-haired Kasuga Ichiban is introduced. In other words, the map of Hawaii is almost nine times the size of Kamurocho Earth. The area is the main setting in Japan, punctuated by shops, restaurants and nightclubs, and the series touches on action-packed illicit activities through the eyes of Kazuma Kiryu. ‘The main character is constantly drawn into a life of crime.
As part of the announcement, RGG Studio revealed some key locations worth visiting in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Aloha Beach is a vibrant, sun-baked coastline where players can also enjoy a swim. Then there’s the Anaconda Shopping Center, where Yakuza fans can get their arcade gaming needs and a quick snack, and the bustling Chinatown area, filled with steaming food stalls, markets and the Nirvana Bank hotel, home to only the richest. there is. A revered tourist attraction, the Waiki Town area is where you can go to buy souvenirs, District 5 is where you can interact with the local mafia, and Little Japan is where your heroes can sample delicious sushi when they feel homesick. Yes, there are two main characters this time. Ichiban Kasuga is sent to Hawaii with the promise of a reunion with her mother, but ends up meeting Kazuma Kiryu and challenging her to a ‘final battle’.
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‘Honolulu City, Hawaii’, the new stage of ‘Dragon Like 8’.
A vast new stage that is said to be three times the size of Isesaki Itomachi.
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September’s story trailer revealed that in addition to dealing with the complexities of old age, Kiryu is also battling cancer. In a sense, it looks like RGG Studio is retiring Kiryu from the lead role, which also explains why the new age Yakuza game was renamed ‘Like a Dragon’ in the West. As such, the gameplay has also seen a big shift from exaggerated real-time action combat to turn-based, similar to the Persona series games. As usual, anything goes in these battles, so you’re free to use environmental objects as weapons, including using car batteries to electrocute enemies, summoning muscular poundmates to whack enemies, blowing things up with car crashes, and even pulling cinematic tags. there is. The team moves. Of course, food items grant temporary stat bonuses if you find yourself in a pickle.
Hoverbikes traversing the streets, pizza delivery minigames, and karaoke sessions are also part of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama described the title as the game’s “monster class,” adding that if you keep playing it, you’ll get sick. “This means that many people will either be hesitant to play the game or end up waiting for it. “It was unfortunate that such a result would occur, so I thought we had to make it exciting enough for everyone to play,” he said in an interview. To combat this, the studio chose a festival-like atmosphere. He believes players will be urged to complete it within a week to a month, ‘even if it means sacrificing their health’.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches on January 25th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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