Summary
- Xbox Partner Preview featured the primary unique have a look at new island exercise, Dondoko Island.
- We speak with RGG Studio Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto to get some new information on Ichiban Kasuga’s upcoming journey, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches January 26, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and Windows.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth doesn’t hit Xbox Series X|S and Windows till January 26, 2024, however we’re already anticipating one other thrilling and emotional narrative RPG full of distinctive enemies and unforgettable encounters.
We acquired our first “temporary” look at what Ichiban has been as much as throughout our Xbox Games Showcase from earlier this yr, and immediately throughout Xbox Partner Preview we acquired an unique have a look at some of the ambitious-looking jobs for Ichi to tackle but: managing his personal island resort on Dondoko Island!
To be taught extra about what’s in retailer quickly for gamers, we had been lucky to meet up with RGG Studio Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto to get some new information on the circumstances which have introduced Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu collectively, what’s occurring with that new island exercise, and the way Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio goals to enhance upon its already epic RPG fight system.
What are you able to share about Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu within the lead-up to Infinite Wealth that will be good for gamers to know?
Kazuma Kiryu is a legendary yakuza that was launched from the primary Ryu Ga Gotoku recreation and is the stoic protagonist that represents the collection. Ichiban Kasuga is totally different from Kiryu the place he is stuffed with humanity and is the brand new protagonist launched from Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
Can you share the circumstances which have introduced Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu collectively in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
Kasuga goes to Hawaii alone to search for his mom, however he will get tricked by a younger lady there and finally ends up thrown out on the seaside stark bare. After that he’s arrested by the native police and the one who saves Kasuga after his escape is Kazuma Kiryu, who occurred to be there undercover as an agent for a separate matter.
What enhancements have you ever made to the RPG fight system? Are there extra talents characters can be taught now?
First of all, you’ll be able to transfer earlier than selecting your command, modify the impact by distance, and alter the path of the assault, amongst others. Also, out of particular jobs for Kazuma Kiryu, there’s a mode that means that you can assault the enemy with motion controls inside a set time.
The jobs system from Like a Dragon was wonderful. How are you working to enhance it for Infinite Wealth?
There might be just a few jobs getting back from Yakuza: Like a Dragon however this time, you’ll be able to unlock new jobs by means of actions in Hawaii. For jobs, with characters having the ability to transfer as I discussed earlier than, talents are extraordinarily distinctive and has extra strategical points to them.
How lengthy will it take till gamers have entry to Dondoko Island? Is this a function that’s obtainable early within the recreation or is that this extra of a late-game exercise?
Dondoko Island might be unlocked by means of a side-story that might be obtainable firstly of Chapter 6.
How does your exercise on Dondoko Island tie again to the principle marketing campaign of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
This function is unbiased from the principle story so it is possible for you to to play by means of at your personal tempo.
What different actions can gamers look ahead to having fun with within the recreation?
There might be a ton of minigames that I wouldn’t be capable of checklist all of them right here however there’s an thrilling minigame known as Crazy Delivery, Sujimon Battle the place you accumulate enemies and battle them and a courting app the place you chat to discover a match.
This recreation goes to span many various areas, together with Hawaii. Are there any real-world areas in Hawaii specifically (Waikiki, and so forth.) that you’re drawing design inspiration from specifically?
We do after all make some adjustments for the sport however typically, we create these areas based mostly on knowledge we collected on-site.
With the current addition of Like a Dragon Ishin into Game Pass, and the upcoming Like a Dragon Gaiden, almost the whole collection is out there and prepared for Xbox followers. Since now we have just a few months earlier than launch, how ought to new followers use the time to prepare for Infinite Wealth?
We’d love everybody to first play Like a Dragon Gaiden and bear in mind Kazuma Kiryu’s story, and possibly even play by means of the earlier titles if time permits to additional your understanding. In addition, when you can play Infinite Wealth on launch day, we couldn’t be happier. I’m positive it is going to be a powerful expertise for everybody!
Thank you to Hiroyuki Sakamoto for taking the time to reply just a few of our questions. Look for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to launch on January 26, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and Windows.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Standard Edition
SEGA
$69.99
[Preorder Bonus Content]
Hero’s Booster & Special Job Bundle
■ Hero’s Booster Pack
This pack means that you can improve your get together members’ stage 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 objects grant sufficient EXP to boost a personality’s stage by 1 and sufficient Job EXP to boost the rank of the corresponding job by 1.
* Please be aware that these things solely grant as a lot EXP as wanted and are due to this fact of biggest profit when characters are their furthest from a stage or rank up.
* These objects can’t be utilized by characters who’ve reached their most stage or job rank.
■ Special Job Set
This set comprises the particular jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.
– Male Job: Linebacker might be obtainable to all male get together members.
– Female Job: Tennis Ace might be obtainable to all feminine get together members.
* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga’s Confidence have to be stage 6 or larger.
* To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga’s Charisma have to be stage 6 or larger.
EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMA
Two larger-than-life heroes introduced collectively by the hand of destiny, or maybe one thing extra sinister…
Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from all-time low, and Kazuma Kiryu, a damaged man going through down a battle of his final days of life.
BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTION
Experience one-of-a-kind fight with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles the place the battlefield turns into your weapon, and something goes.
Adapt your get together’s expertise to the state of affairs with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top strikes.
INFINITE ADVENTURE
Live it up in Japan and discover all that Hawaii has to supply in an journey so large it spans the Pacific.
Unforgettable moments await at each step of the journey with a novel mixture of quests and actions to take pleasure in at your leisure.
By utilizing this product, you conform to this EULA: https://video games.sega.com/eula/
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Deluxe Edition
SEGA
$84.99
[Preorder Bonus Content]
Hero’s Booster & Special Job Bundle
■ Hero’s Booster Pack
This pack means that you can improve your get together members’ stage 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 objects grant sufficient EXP to boost a personality’s stage by 1 and sufficient Job EXP to boost the rank of the corresponding job by 1.
* Please be aware that these things solely grant as a lot EXP as wanted and are due to this fact of biggest profit when characters are their furthest from a stage or rank up.
* These objects can’t be utilized by characters who’ve reached their most stage or job rank.
■ Special Job Set
This set comprises the particular jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.
– Male Job: Linebacker might be obtainable to all male get together members.
– Female Job: Tennis Ace might be obtainable to all feminine get together members.
* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga’s Confidence have to be stage 6 or larger.
* To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga’s Charisma have to be stage 6 or larger.
[Deluxe Edition Content]
– Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth recreation
– Master Vacation Bundle
EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMA
Two larger-than-life heroes introduced collectively by the hand of destiny, or maybe one thing extra sinister…
Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from all-time low, and Kazuma Kiryu, a damaged man going through down a battle of his final days of life.
BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTION
Experience one-of-a-kind fight with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles the place the battlefield turns into your weapon, and something goes.
Adapt your get together’s expertise to the state of affairs with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top strikes.
INFINITE ADVENTURE
Live it up in Japan and discover all that Hawaii has to supply in an journey so large it spans the Pacific.
Unforgettable moments await at each step of the journey with a novel mixture of quests and actions to take pleasure in at your leisure.
This product contains the bottom recreation in addition to extra content material. Additional content material can be bought individually, so please watch out to not make overlapping purchases.
By utilizing this product, you conform to this EULA: https://video games.sega.com/eula/
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Ultimate Edition
SEGA
$109.99
[Preorder Bonus Content]
Hero’s Booster & Special Job Bundle
■ Hero’s Booster Pack
This pack means that you can improve your get together members’ stage 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 objects grant sufficient EXP to boost a personality’s stage by 1 and sufficient Job EXP to boost the rank of the corresponding job by 1.
* Please be aware that these things solely grant as a lot EXP as wanted and are due to this fact of biggest profit when characters are their furthest from a stage or rank up.
* These objects can’t be utilized by characters who’ve reached their most stage or job rank.
■ Special Job Set
This set comprises the particular jobs of Linebacker and Tennis Ace.
– Male Job: Linebacker might be obtainable to all male get together members.
– Female Job: Tennis Ace might be obtainable to all feminine get together members.
* To unlock the Linebacker job, Kasuga’s Confidence have to be stage 6 or larger.
* To unlock the Tennis Ace job, Kasuga’s Charisma have to be stage 6 or larger.
[Ultimate Edition Content]
– Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth recreation
– Master Vacation Bundle
– Assorted Outfit Bundle
– Sujimon & Resort Bundle
– Yakuza CD Collection Set
EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMA
Two larger-than-life heroes introduced collectively by the hand of destiny, or maybe one thing extra sinister…
Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from all-time low, and Kazuma Kiryu, a damaged man going through down his final days.
BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTION
Experience one-of-a-kind fight with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles the place the battlefield turns into your weapon, and something goes. Adapt your get together’s expertise to the state of affairs with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top strikes.
INFINITE ADVENTURE
Live it up in Japan and discover all that Hawaii has to supply in an journey so large it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at each step of the journey with a novel mixture of quests and actions to take pleasure in at your leisure.
This product contains the bottom recreation in addition to extra content material. Additional content material can be bought individually, so please watch out to not make overlapping purchases.
By utilizing this product, you conform to this EULA: https://video games.sega.com/eula/
