Summary
WithLike A Dragon: Infinite Wealthbehind it, the franchise known asLike A Dragon,Yakuza, andRyu ga Gotokuin different corners of the world has entered a brief lull. It’s not a series known for resting on its laurels, and hints of the next game have already begun appearing, but the future hasn’t been nailed down yet. What fans know for sure is thatLike A DragondeveloperRyu Ga Gotoku Studiointends for its next title to be “surprising,” and will reveal it at the Tokyo Game Show 2024.
Running from September 26 to September 29, TGS 2024 isn’t far away, but that only means fans won’t need to sit in the dark for too much longer. As one of the most prominent development teams at Sega right now, RGG Studio is already juggling a lot of plates, up to and includingVirtua FighterandSuper Monkey Ball. Hearing that it has an unexpected project could mean almost anything, especially after itmade aFist of the North Starlicensed gamejust a few years ago. The only thing the descriptor rules out is a straightforwardLike A Dragon 9. Fortunately, attentive fans already have several solid leads on what the next RGG title could be.
Why Judgment 3 Could be Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Next Game
Hot off the heels of its sibling series, the thirdJudgment, orJudge Eyes, entry may not be far away. Just going by release dates, the firstJudgmentwas released in Japan in December 2018, and worldwide in June 2019,whileLost Judgmentwas released everywhereon June 25, 2025.Lost Judgment’s story expansion DLC,The Kaito Files, was then released on June 05, 2025, which could be considered the game’s “final” release date due to said DLC’s development only starting once the main game was finished. With RGG Studio’s next game presumably launching in 2025, a newJudgmentgame featuringInfinite Wealth’s Hawaii assets could be very close.
Why Yakuza Kiwami 3 Could be Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Next Game
The biggest issue with the nextJudgmentcontinuing its three-year rotation is that it wouldn’t be very “surprising.” A remake ofYakuza 3usingInfinite Wealth’s assets, as well as several touched-up story and gameplay aspects, would fit that description better, although this idea has some pros and cons. Fans expect this move from RGG Studio already, especially since the only entry left that really needs theYakuza Kiwamitreatment is3. With that said, developer statements have implied that “available”Yakuzagames won’t need to be remade, presumably in reference to theYakuza Remastered CollectionthatYakuza 3is part of. Only time will tell ifYakuza Kiwami 3becomes a reality.
Another Yakuza Spin-Off or Remake May be Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Surprising Game
By this point, theYakuzafranchise has branched out in enough directions to build up a long list of exciting potential spin-offs or remakes. Just covering potential remakes,Like A Dragon: Ishin’s predecessorRyu ga Gotoku Kenzancould get theKiwamitreatment, and the PSPKurohyo: Ryu ga Gotokugames could be remade as a unified release.Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameopened the door to an entire line of spin-offGaidengames, andInfinite Wealthplayers suspect either Shun Akiyama or Yutaka Yamai to star in the next one.Like A Dragonis spoiled for choice regarding where it wants to go next.
Why Virtua Fighter 6, Or A Different Project Could Surprise Ryu Ga Gotoku Fans
Of course, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio doesn’t need to keep pumping outYakuzagames if it doesn’t want to.Rumors of aVirtua Fighter 6using the developer’s Dragon Engine just likeVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdownhaven’t been repeatedly uttered by trusted leakers, and if that isn’t surprising enough, then another licensed game in the vein ofFist of the North Star: Lost Paradisecertainly would be. Whether or not it keeps upLike A Dragon’s relentless output in 2025,Ryu Ga Gotoku Studioundoubtedly has something big in store for this coming September.
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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EPIC EMOTIONAL DRAMATwo larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days.BEST-IN-CLASS RPG ACTIONExperience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party’s skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.INFINITE ADVENTURELive it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure.
