Immediately Sega launched a gallery of screenshots and paintings alongside particulars of the upcoming recreation of the collection previously often known as Yakuza, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
We get the introduction of the complete principal forged of the sport, most of which will probably be acquainted to veterans of the collection, particularly those that performed Yakuza: Like a Dragon.
On high of that, we additionally check out some gameplay mechanics and areas.
We begin with the introduction of the members of the forged. Have in mind that it contains spoilers in case you have not performed Yakuza: Like a Dragon and presumably even Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Identify, because it describes the state of affairs of identified characters initially of Infinite Wealth.
Ichiban Kasuga
Forged: Kazuhiro Nakaya
The primary hero of the story
Kasuga carries on Masumi Arakawa’s legacy of rehabilitating former yakuza again into society, intent on not letting anybody fall by means of the cracks.
Shocked to be taught that his mom is alive in Hawaii, he goes seeking her.
There, on that small slice of paradise, he as soon as once more crosses paths with the legendary yakuza—Kazuma Kiryu.
Kazuma Kiryu
Forged: Takaya KurodaThe second hero of the story
As soon as a legend within the yakuza world, Kiryu now lives in secrecy as an agent for the influential Daidoji that operates in each the political and monetary circles.
On a mission for the faction, he pays a go to to Hawaii the place his destiny as soon as once more intersects with Ichiban Kasuga.
Jo Sawashiro
Forged: Shinichi TsutsumiHe was as soon as a robust brawler below the command of Masumi Arakawa.
Proper now, he is imagined to be serving time for a homicide conviction,
however because of sure circumstances, he finds himself reuniting with Ichiban Kasuga, his fated rival.
Yu Nanba
Forged: Ken YasudaFormer homeless in Yokohama and a comrade of Kasuga.
Nanba enjoys a peaceable albeit mundane existence working in an workplace at a medical tools producer.
Nevertheless, like Kasuga, he’s oblivious to the sinister hand about to dismantle his idyllic life.
Eiji Mitamura
Forged: Ryo NaritaA younger man who varieties a bond with Kasuga after they experience the identical aircraft to Hawaii.
His proficiency in programming turns out to be useful when Kasuga faces a pc dilemma.
Regardless of his mild and refined demeanor, he stays composed in vital conditions.
Eric Tomizawa
Forged: Satoru IguchiA Hawaiian native who drives taxis for a residing.
When Kasuga visits Hawaii, he finally ends up driving in his taxi.
Eric’s fluency in Japanese and his charming, pleasant nature immediately strikes up a rapport with Kasuga.
Koichi Adachi
Forged: Akio OtsukaFormer detective and a comrade of Kasuga.
Having began his personal safety agency, Adachi is making strides in the direction of reaching his dream.
He additionally assists Kasuga in serving to former yakuza members reintegrate into society.
Saeko Mukoda
Forged: Sumire UesakaCabaret membership hostess and a comrade of Kasuga.
Present supervisor of the cabaret membership left behind by her benefactor. She is decided to maintain the enterprise afloat regardless of the financial downturn.
Saeko is unexpectedly approached by Kasuga, with whom she as soon as escaped the jaws of dying…
Joongi Han
Forged: Yuichi NakamuraMember of the Korean mafia in Yokohama, Geomijul.
As Seonhee’s right-hand man, he secretly works in the direction of rebuilding the underworld of Yokohama.
Whereas instructed by Seonhee to refuse negotiations with Kasuga and the others, he cannot go a day with out worrying about them.
Tianyou Zhao
Forged: Nobuhiko OkamotoA person who as soon as led the Yokohama Chinese language mafia, Yokohama Liumang.
He has now handed on the reins to Seonhee and shows his distinctive culinary expertise within the metropolis.
Nevertheless, the sharp gleam in his eyes has not dimmed within the slightest.
Chitose Fujinomiya
Forged: Anju InamiA lady who devotes herself to cleansing and housekeeping.
By probability, she meets Kasuga who occurs to be in Hawaii.
Beneath her composed and dignified demeanor, Fujinomiya harbors a deep-seated secret…
Seonhee
Forged: Hana TakedaThe resilient chief of Yokohama’s strongest gangs, the Liumang and Geomijul.
She was as soon as enemies with Kasuga and his comrades, however they finally turned allies.
Believing that they need to distance themselves from the underworld to dwell correct and respectable lives, Seonhee finally ends up breaking contact with them.
Masataka Ebina
Forged: Hiroki HasegawaA person who works because the captain of the Seiryu Clan.
As a result of chairman at present being incarcerated, he has grow to be the de-facto chief.
When Kasuga visits the group’s workplace, Ebina introduces him to a sure somebody.
We additionally get to try the situation in Hawaii, which seems to be like a “paradise on Earth.” Nevertheless, town of Honolulu additionally has a darkish aspect. The stronger the sunshine, the darker shadow it casts. Particularly, the screenshots present the Anaconda shopping center and a location at night time.
Extra photographs present the Taxi service, which is a bit costly however immediately transports you to your vacation spot, which you’ll be able to choose through the map.
One other technique of mobility is the electrical “OKA Surfer,” which is mainly a Segway. It has a function that routinely drives you to your vacation spot and you’ll even customise it, however it’ll cease working if the battery runs out. We additionally get to try the Trolley automobile, which can cease at fashionable vacationer spots.
Lastly, we check out the Seiryu Clan in Yokohama, with Masataka Ebina in management, because the chairman is in jail.
You possibly can take a look at all of the screenshots beneath.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will probably be launched on January 26, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Sequence X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
If you would like to be taught extra in regards to the recreation, you may learn our detailed hands-on preview. It’s also possible to watch the newest trailer, which showcases an surprising island-building function.
By the way, as a bonus, Sega additionally launched a trailer of Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Identify introducing our hero, Kazuma Kiryu. The sport releases on November 9.