Summary
The development studio behind the storiedLike a Dragonfranchise has urged fans to tune in on April 1 for a special announcement.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthreleased back in January to critical acclaim. Joining franchise icon Kazuma Kiryu and upbeat newcomer Ichiban Kasuga,Infinite Wealthis the largest entry in the series yet, boasting new adventures in Hawaii and Japan, and introducing several fresh faces to the already large web of characters.
It’s been quite a busy twelve months for the beloved action series. Just over a year ago,Ryu Ga Gotoku broughtLike a Dragon: Ishinto western audiencesfor the first time as a remake. Later in 2023, in preparation forInfinite Wealth, Ryu Ga Gotoko releasedLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Another shorter side story,Gaidenbridged Kiryu’s gap betweenYakuza 6and his appearance inYakuza: Like a Dragon,leading the way toLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which is considered by some to be one of the best games in the series so far.
Just a couple of months afterLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s successful release, it seems Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has more in store for fans. On Twitter, the studio gave notice that it’ll “deliver a lot of information on the latest ‘Ryu ga Gotoku’ goods” next week on April 1. It added that fans may be able to expect some sort of major announcement as well, linking to a pending livestream on its YouTube channel.
Like a Dragon Announcement
Since Ryu Ga Gotoku has rarely ever done story DLC for itsYakuzaandLike a Dragongames, andconsidering how massiveInfinite Wealthalready is, it wouldn’t make sense for the studio to have story DLC lined up. With the next mainlineLike a Dragontitle likely several more years away, perhaps RGG Studio has another smaller spin-off game in the works, likeIshinorGaiden. One fan under the tweet even wished for a thirdJudgmentgame with the turn-based RPG combat of the latest installments. Even with many of the Kiryu games having been remade or remastered, there are still several obscure handheld spin-offs from earlier in the franchise’s history that could potentially see modernizations as well. Of course, it’s also entirely possible that this is all leading up to an April Fools joke, so fans should keep their expectations in check.
While it’s completely unknown what RGG Studio is planning to reveal on April 1, it’s clear that with the size of the franchise, all the smaller spin-offs included, there are a lot of possibilities. From potentialInfinite WealthDLC, to remakes to all-new spin-off entries, fans only have to wait a few days to see what’s next forLike a Dragon- assuming this isn’t an April Fools prank, that is.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMATwo larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTIONExperience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.INFINITE ADVENTURELive it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
