Like a dragon smashes franchise record on steam

The recently launched video game "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" has achieved a milestone within its franchise by breaking the Steam record for concurrent players. On its peak day, the game saw upwards of 46,000 players online at the same time, far surpassing the previous franchise records held by "Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name" and "Yakuza: Like a Dragon." This new title continues the stories of iconic characters Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, this time including locations in both Japan and Hawaii, marking the first instance in the series to explore environments outside of Japan. The game features fast-paced RPG combat that utilizes the environment and offers an array of side activities, including managing and decorating a small island. Available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Microsoft Store, "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" is heralded for its multifaceted gaming experience, blending social commentary, role-playing, tragic comedy, and parodies of other popular games.

The peak number of concurrent players for "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" on Steam has exceeded 46,000.

"Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" is part of the wider Yakuza game series known for combining dramatic storytelling with open-world exploration, intense melee combat, and the life simulation genre. It continues the epic narrative of Ichiban Kasuga, first introduced to players in "Yakuza: Like a Dragon," the seventh main entry of the Yakuza series. This latest installment builds on the series' legacy, expanding its geographic horizons while maintaining the character-driven storytelling and diverse gameplay elements that have become trademarks of the franchise. Fans of the series will find familiar gameplay mechanics, along with new features and a rich, engaging narrative that explores the intersecting lives of its beloved characters.