Yakuza 8's name change was specifically for new Western players

The creators of Yakuza / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, have given some explanation for the series title change

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Yakuza 8's name change was specifically for new Western players

In Japan, it's still named Ryu ga Gotoku/like a dragon 8 : r/yakuzagames

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Yakuza 8 is now Like a Dragon 8 and it's coming in 2024

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