Sega's Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sparks Controversy Over Paywalled New Game Plus Mode

The gaming giant faces backlash for locking a popular feature behind more expensive editions, raising concerns about the future of game marketing.

Sega's upcoming game, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, has sparked controversy by locking its New Game Plus (NG+) mode behind more expensive editions of the game. NG+ is a popular feature that allows players to replay a game with certain benefits after completing it once.
The NG+ mode is only available in the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of the game, which are priced significantly higher than the Standard Edition. This has led to criticism from gamers who feel they are being asked to pay extra for a feature that should be an integral part of the product.
Sega's support team confirmed that the NG+ function is indeed exclusive to the Master Vacation pack, included in the more expensive editions. This information is not clearly stated on the game's Steam page, leading to potential confusion among buyers.
Many in the gaming community have expressed concern about this becoming a common practice in the industry, with fears that other standard game features could also be locked behind paywalls in the future.
The game, marking a significant moment for the franchise and possibly the final appearance of the character Kiryu, is set for release on January 26 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.