Summary
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed that the next game in the Yakuza franchise,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, will be getting a mode that is similar toPokemon.Infinite Wealthis set to release in January 2024, and as such, RGG Studio has been releasing information about the game to get fans excited. Just last week, the team announced thatInfinite Wealthwould have a roguelike featurein the form of a new dungeon that changes every time the player enters.
However, this brand-new dungeon is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes toactivities inInfinite Wealth. Staples to the franchise such as mahjong and karaoke will be making a return, as well as a brand new mode that is reminiscent ofAnimal Crossing, called Dondoko Island, where players can customize the entire island while making friends with the locals.
Now, a PR Times article thatGematsutranslated is reporting thatInfinite Wealthwill bring back thePokemon-like mode featuring Sujimon, who are “dangerous individuals” that can be found throughout the new map that isthree times the size of Isezaki Ijincho. Ichiban Kasuga will sometimes be able to recruit a Sujimon after fighting them in order to build a team of six to take on a tournament held at the aptly titled Sujimon Stadium. There are other ways to recruit new Sujimon, such as battling them in limited-time raids and even using a luck-based mechanic in the form of a gacha spot. And just like Pokemon, these Sujimon will have different types and affinities, with Ichiban being able to strengthen and awaken them to improve their abilities, which will eventually cause them to evolve.
In addition, the article revealed that Ichiban will be getting an exclusive job in addition to his Hero class inInfinite Wealth, called the Sujimancer, which will allow him to summon a Sujimon in regular fights. The class will get stronger with the more Sujimon Ichiban recruits and trains, which will then, in turn, provide him with various attacks like the ‘Spicy Breath’ skill.Animal CrossingandPokemon-like worlds will also collide, as Sujimon will not only train on Dondoko Island but can also help restore it by participating in activities like planting crops, which will then help increase their bond with Ichiban.
Sujimon were introduced inYakuza: Like a Dragonthrough a unique side mission, which then expanded to Ichiban battling them in order to register their data in a Sujidex, a parody of the Pokedex. WithLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthexpanding the Sujimon feature, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s next game is looking to be an ambitious one that will keep fans entertained for hours.
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.
