Sega will be releasing “Ryu ga Gotoku 8” for PlayStation(R)5, PlayStation(R)4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam) on Friday, January 26, 2024. We have released information on the main areas of Hawaii, which will be the first overseas stage of the “Ryu ga Gotoku” series, and information on walking around town.
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“Ryu ga Gotoku 8” is a dramatic RPG that depicts the best drama in the series, featuring two main characters: “Ichiban Kasuga,” a man who rises from the depths once again, and “Kazuma Kiryu,” a man who takes on the final battle of his life. .
The battle has evolved into a “new live command RPG battle” with more action and strategy. You can create the strongest party by adding new jobs, extensive customization, and training elements.
■The new stage is Hawaii, one of the world’s best tourist destinations
Hawaii is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The main setting of this work is Honolulu City, Hawaii. We will introduce you to the cities of Hawaii, where each area has a different landscape and atmosphere.
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・Aloha Beach Area
If you want to enjoy Hawaii’s beautiful ocean, there is no other place than Aloha Beach.
It is one of the busiest areas in Hawaii, with many people enjoying surfing and relaxing on the beach. You can also swim in the sea with your friends.
In the area west of the beach, you can enjoy a luxurious atmosphere at a luxury hotel where you can enjoy a meal or play darts while looking out at a beautiful view.
・Anaconda area
It is home to the Anaconda Shopping Center, one of Hawaii’s largest commercial facilities.
It’s always busy, and it’s said that you can get everything you want. In addition to shopping, there are all kinds of entertainment such as arcade games and food and drinks.
・Waikiki Town Area
This is a recommended area if you want to enjoy shopping. Worldwide Market Village, packed with souvenir shops and brand shops, is a must-see.
The back streets are lined with shops with a calm atmosphere.
・Chinatown area
During the day, the market is lively with food stalls and fruit and vegetable markets.
At night, the hotel known as “Nirvana Bank,” which is used by the world’s richest people, stands out in the background.
・Little Japan area
Japanese town area in Hawaii.
There is also a popular sushi restaurant loved by locals and a shrine. There are also rumors that there is a mysterious mascot character at the shrine.
・District 5 area
Honolulu City is more than just a bustling tourist destination.
The illegally occupied zone, known as District 5, is a dangerous area that is a den of the local mafia and cannot be accessed by the general public.
・Enjoy your Hawaiian adventure in various other areas!
Pier area
downtown area
Art & night area
■Communicate with friends at Kiryu’s favorite bar. Signboard girl Kei also appears!
“Revolver” is a karaoke bar that is popular with Kiryu and is located quietly on the edge of the Little Japan area.It is not only a place to relax and interact with friends, but also a place where you can cook food by handing the ingredients you have collected to the master. You can get it.
Revolver’s poster girl Kei is modeled after Kson, who won the grand prize in the hostess audition for “Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden: The Man Who Vanished” and won the right to appear in “Ryu ga Gotoku 8.”
■There are also fun elements to the means of transportation to fully enjoy the vastness of Hawaii.
In this work, new means of transportation that are typical of Hawaii will be introduced, such as taxis, which can now be called from the app, and convenient transportation, OKA surfers, and trolley buses. You can also enjoy customization and mini-games on these vehicles.
・Customize OKA Surfer
Electric mobility is extremely useful when traveling in the vast Hawaii. It allows you to move quickly and comfortably, and comes with a function that automatically guides you to your destination. It won’t work if the battery runs out, but there are OKA Surfer charging spots around town, so be sure to check them out.
Furthermore, the OKA Surfer allows you to customize the body and wheels, so you can design it to your liking and enjoy moving around.
・Photograph a suspicious person on a trolley bus!
Trolleybuses are a popular means of transportation in Hawaii. When you ride it, you can move around while talking with your friends, and you can enjoy a mini-game called “Suspicious Person Snap.”
In “Suspicious Person Snap”, you try to take clear pictures of as many suspicious persons as possible while traveling on a bus.
■The city is a treasure trove of materials! Walk, swim and become stronger!
There are items such as powerful recovery items, weapon materials, and valuable weapons all over the city.
Especially in Hawaii, you can get items in places unique to Hawaii, such as palm trees and the ocean. Some of them are in trash cans and toilets…they can be found everywhere, so let’s explore the city thoroughly.
·Palm tree
Items such as ingredients will appear when you shake the palm tree or break down the sand pile on the beach. Once the ingredients you have obtained are cooked, they become recovery items that are useful in battle.
·Garbage can
Rare weapon enhancement items can also be obtained from large trash cans placed in the city. You can also get magazines from the free paper box.
・Safe, container
In Japan, there are safes, but in Hawaii, there are containers. You will need a key, but you can get very useful items such as strong equipment and status-up items.
・Sea swimming
Let’s swim freely in the ocean of Hawaii. You can dive under the sea and get ingredients like fish and seaweed. Sometimes you can pick up suspicious trash that has washed up.
·fishing
There are anglers on the waterfront in Hawaii, and you can enjoy simple fishing by renting a fishing rod. If you press the button at the right time when the prey is caught on the hook, you can obtain seaweed and fish. You can sometimes catch high-quality ingredients, so you can’t underestimate it.
・Omikuji
Previously, Kamlop, a mascot character, had asked Kasuga to collect the Tojo Clan’s crest for a certain reason in Yokohama.
This time, he seems to have started working as a mascot character at a shrine in Hawaii. If you collect the fortunes that Kamlop dropped in the streets of Hawaii and give them to him, you can exchange them for points and receive strong weapons and amulets depending on what you picked up.
In addition, the points will differ depending on the degree of fortune of the fortune, so be sure to collect as many fortunes as possible.
【Product Summary】
Product name: Yakuza 8
Compatible models: PlayStation(R)5 / PlayStation(R)4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Windows / PC (Steam)
Release date: Scheduled to be released on Friday, January 26, 2024
Suggested retail price :
Standard edition 8,800 yen (9,680 yen including tax)
Deluxe edition 9,800 yen (10,780 yen including tax)
Ultimate Edition 11,600 yen (12,760 yen including tax)
Genre: Dramatic RPG
Number of players: 1 person
Release and sales: SEGA Co., Ltd.
CERO: Class D (for people aged 17 and over)
Copyright notice: (C)SEGA
Cast: Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ken Yasuda, Ryo Narita, Osamu Iguchi, Kiichi Nakai, Hiroki Hasegawa
■What is the “Ryu ga Gotoku” series?
It was created in 2005 with the concept of “entertainment work for adults.” Love, humanity, betrayal… It depicts the lives of passionate men who live in a huge entertainment district. This series expresses a realistic modern Japan that no game has ever been able to explore, and has shipped over 21.3 million copies in total.