Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sets New Steam Record

Despite criticism over its approach to downloadable content, the latest entry in the Yakuza franchise achieves record-breaking player numbers on Steam.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest entry in the Yakuza franchise, has set a new Steam record with a peak concurrent player count of over 46,000 during its launch weekend.
The game's success is attributed to its crossover appeal, featuring original series lead Kazuma Kiryu and Yakuza 7 lead Ichiban Kasuga.
Despite its success, the game has faced criticism for its approach to downloadable content, particularly the decision to lock the new game plus mode behind a paywall in the $15 extra Deluxe Edition.
The $110 Ultimate Edition, which includes boosters and upgrade materials that can disrupt the game's natural progression, has also been a topic of debate.
The success of Infinite Wealth on Steam is seen as a testament to the growing popularity of the Yakuza series, which was once struggling in the western market.

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