This morning, Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) studio announced the release date of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The next mainline installment in the franchise formerly known as Yakuza will be released globally on January 26, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.
Pre-orders for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are now live on all platforms. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99; the Deluxe Edition is priced at $84.99 and includes the Master Vacation bundle; the Ultimate Edition is priced at $109.99 and includes the Master Vacation Bundle, the Assorted Outfit Bundle, the Sujimon & Resort Bundle, and the Yakuza CD Collection Set.
All pre-orders of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are also getting the Hero's Booster and Special Job Bundle, which has been detailed below.
■ Hero's Booster Pack
This pack allows you to increase your party members' level and job rank by 1.
Includes:
- Leveling Set (Small) x 1
- Gearworks Crafting Set (Small) x 1
- Job Leveling Set (Small) x 1
* These consumable items grant enough EXP to raise a character's level by 1 and enough Job EXP to raise the rank of the corresponding job by 1.
* Please note that these items only grant as much EXP as needed and are therefore of greatest benefit when characters are their furthest from a level or rank up.
* These items cannot be used by characters who have reached their maximum level or job rank.
■ Special Job Set
This set contains the special jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.
- Male Job: Linebacker will be available to all male party members.
- Female Job: Tennis Ace will be available to all female party members.
* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga's Confidence must be level 6 or higher.
* To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga's Charisma must be level 6 or higher.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio also shared new gameplay details about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While the game is still a turn-based RPG like the previous one, the playable party now has freedom of movement during their turn to position themselves to take down their enemies better.
There will be many new jobs, too, like Samurai, Desperado, Geodancer, Pyrodancer, Sujimancer, House Keeper, and Action Star. Fans can also expect new mini-games, such as Crazy Delivery (inspired by Crazy Taxi), Sujimon Battles, and Miss Match, coupled with SEGA classics like Spikeout and SEGA Bass Fishing.
Lastly, it was announced that Danny Trejo will be featured in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as Dwight, leader of the Barracudas, while Danny Dae Kim plays Masataka Ebina, a ruthless captain of a yakuza syndicate.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio also shared the opening cinematic of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. This is an action-based spin-off featuring former Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in the new guise of a secret agent.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is out on November 9.
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