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Yakuza Kiwami 3 is being remade with the Dragon Engine, offering updated graphics, gameplay, and new content, including a full standalone game called Dark Ties focusing on antagonist Yoshitaka Mine, showcasing RGG Studio's dedication to revitalizing its beloved series for both new and longtime fans.
Toshihiro Nagoshi, creator of the Yakuza series, believes the era of valuing games primarily for their size is ending. In an interview, he emphasized the importance of creating enjoyable games without excessive size, noting that the gaming market is saturated with titles. Nagoshi's new studio is working on an action-adventure game with a focus on a balanced world map, aiming for density and meaningful content rather than sheer size. He assures fans that his new projects will reflect his creative personality and maintain the dramatic elements they expect.
The Yakuza game series, featuring protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, has gained a devoted following for its deep character development and emotionally charged story arcs. The latest entry, "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth," has seen significant success, with over a million copies sold in its first week. The series' popularity has grown steadily, thanks to its distinctive character writing and diverse range of side activities. The game's director, Ryosuke Horii, has infused his own humanity into the stories, drawing from personal experiences such as his battle with cancer to create a game that offers hope and kindness amidst its crime-themed narrative.
Sega's latest game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, features a cheeky nod to itself as the protagonist praises the company's past games while visiting a retro arcade. The game, set in Japan, includes genuine Sega arcades with classic games matching the era. The publisher and developer also poke fun at themselves through side content, such as a robotic version of a Hiroshima mascot mocking the Sega Game Gear. Despite some frustration over exclusive content in different game versions, Infinite Wealth has been a commercial success and received positive reviews, with IGN calling it one of the greatest games in the Yakuza series.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth becomes the fastest-selling game in the Yakuza series, reaching one million units in just a week since its launch. To celebrate, RGG Studio will release a free in-game t-shirt set. The game's success reflects the series' growth, with 2017's Yakuza 0 being a turning point for its popularity in the western market. The game received high praise for its story, improved combat, and abundant side content, making it the best Yakuza game to date.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has achieved 1 million sales in its first week, making it the fastest-selling title in the series and surpassing half of its predecessor's lifetime sales. The game has received positive reception from players and had the series' biggest Steam launch ever. To celebrate, RGG Studio will add a free celebratory T-shirt set to the game as an update.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has received high praise and currently holds the highest Metacritic scores in the Yakuza series, with ratings of 90 for the PS5 version, 93 for the Xbox Series X/S version, and 89 for the PC version. Set in Hawaii, the game features protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, and has been described as "the series at its very best" with excellent combat, a unique cast of characters, and an abundance of content, making it a must-play RPG.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest entry in the Yakuza series, has a slow start with a cutscene-heavy intro that takes about eight hours to get through, but it's worth the wait. The game's plot gradually introduces lovable characters and a compelling storyline, blending TV, film, and games together. It offers a mix of gameplay elements, including a fleshed-out parody of Crazy Taxi and a sweet story that becomes a good video game after eight hours, making it a special experience worth the investment.
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that the next game in the Yakuza series, titled Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, will be released on January 26, 2024, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. The game follows protagonist Kasuga Ichiban as he searches for his presumed-dead mother in Honolulu, Hawaii, and gets caught up in crime conspiracies and melodrama. Original protagonist Kazuma Kiryu will also be a dual protagonist, and the game will feature new gameplay elements, mini-games, and a dynamic weather system. The opening movie for Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name was also revealed, and a trial version of Infinite Wealth will be included with the Gaiden game.
PlayStation Plus will be removing 10 games from its catalog on August 15, including Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Borderlands 3. This comes after Sony announced the addition of new games to the service, such as It Takes Two and Undertale. Players have been given notice to finish these games before they are removed from the service.