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 Spin-Off Like a Dragon Gaiden Was Originally Planned as DLC

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name further details story, characters, and organizations - Gematsu

How Yakuza Made A Legend Of Its Long-Time Hero Over Two Decades - GameSpot

Ryu Ga Gotoku credits 'subscriptions like Game Pass' for Yakuza's popularity in the West

Interview with Ken Yasuda, who plays Yu Namba in Ryu ga Gotoku 8 is now available: It feels like the culmination of my career and Please look forward to it with great

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Sega has formally dropped the Yakuza brand name and replaced it with Like a Dragon

Yakuza's Kazuma Kiryu is back in Like a Dragon 8 and a new spinoff - Polygon

Why did Sega change Yakuza to Like a Dragon? We asked the devs and learned that the title Like a Dragon 8 isn't finalized yet - AUTOMATON WEST