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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sells Over 1 Million Copies

Feb 04, 2024 2:00 PM

The gaming community is abuzz as Sega's latest release, "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth," has reached a significant milestone, selling over 1 million copies within its first week. This success makes it the fastest-selling entry in the series, surpassing "Yakuza: Like a Dragon." In celebration of this achievement, RGG Studio, the game's developer, has announced a free in-game Celebratory T-Shirt Set, which will be available at a later undetermined date. At its Steam debut, "Infinite Wealth" witnessed 45,000 concurrent players, making it the most successful Steam launch for the "Like a Dragon" series to date. More details and insights into the gameplay can be found in the full "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" review.

What are the new features in "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" that have contributed to its rapid sales?

New features in "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" include an expansive story, enhanced combat mechanics, and deep role-playing game elements that build upon the success of the previous "Yakuza" series games, attracting fans old and new to the franchise, which contributed to its rapid sales.

"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" is part of the "Yakuza" series, which is known for mixing intense action with deep storytelling, rooted in the Japanese criminal underworld. The series, developed by Sega's RGG Studio, has gained a cult following thanks to its unique blend of crime drama, quirky humor, and engaging side activities. With the success of "Infinite Wealth," it seems the franchise has maintained its appeal to gamers, while potentially attracting a broader audience with its evolving gameplay. Whether "Infinite Wealth" will continue to carry the torch of the series' legacy in terms of critical acclaim and fan reception remains an exciting prospect for followers of the "Yakuza/Like a Dragon" saga.



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Samira Khan is a narrative enthusiast with a keen eye for storytelling in games. Her literary approach to game criticism examines themes, character development, and plot structure, earning her a following among gamers who appreciate the art of narrating.

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