Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios unveiled a ton of new information on both Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, as well as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, during their RGG Summit and Like a Dragon Directs. You can check out the Direct above. You can watch the individual (age-restricted) trailers released during the Direct below, which include Gaiden‘s opening cinematic, featuring the theme song, “Katatoki,” written and performed by Atlanta-based hip-hop artist J.I.D and Radwimps lead singer Yojiro Noda; Infinite Wealth‘s story trailer; and Infinite Wealth‘s gameplay trailer.
Gaiden will release on Nov 9, 2023, on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Infinite Wealth will launch Jan 26, 2024 on the same systems.
About Infinite Wealth:
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth delivers a one-of-a-kind RPG experience with combat boasting greater depth, quality of life refinements, and improved gameplay favoring speed and strategy. The playable party now has full freedom of movement while fighting, allowing you to strategically position yourself and your allies to take down foes more effectively.
Experience all that Honolulu has to offer with a variety of activities across the city. Take scenic photos in Sicko Snap, help Ichiban make some cash in Crazy Delivery, inspired by the SEGA classic Crazy Taxi – and many more.
Famed badass Danny Trejo is cast as the voice of Dwight, leader of the Barracudas, who supervises the largest counterfeit goods market in the world aided by his sharp sense of business and even sharper machete.
Actor, director, producer, and activist Daniel Dae Kim is cast as the voice of Masataka Ebina, a ruthless captain of a yakuza syndicate.
About Gaiden:
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu, operating under the codename “Joryu.” Once a legendary yakuza, he faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Thrilling sub-missions will draw you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori and Yokohama.
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE: Embark on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.
ULTIMATE COMBAT WITH TWO HIGH-IMPACT FIGHTING STYLES: Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.
ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Whether you’re brawling in the secret Battle Arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.
Both games offer pre-order bonuses. Gaiden‘s Legendary Fighter Pack will unlock Goro Majima, Taiga Saejima, and Daigo Dojima as fighters in the Battle Arena. Infinite Wealth‘s Hero’s Booster Pack helps players level faster and includes the special jobs Linebacker and Tennis Ace.
