Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (JP: 龍が如く8 Ryū Ga Gotoku 8 lit. "Like a Dragon 8"), also known as Yakuza 8 is a role-playing game developed by Ryu ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA. It was released on January 26, 2024 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the ninth main game in the Yakuza / Like A Dragon franchise. This game follows Ichiban Kasuga on his quest to find his mother, Akane Kishida.
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=Handguns=
==Makarov PM clone==
The Makarov PM clone that has been used in the franchise for over 15 years returns in the game, used by countless NPCs. It can be seen in black and silver finishes.
==Walther PPK==
The Walther PPK returns as well, notably seen in the hands of Eric Tomizawa.
==Smith & Wesson 3913==
The Smith & Wesson 3913 from the Judgment games can be seen in the hands of several characters such as, the Honolulu police department, Palekana cultists and Jo Amon. The 3913 is probably standing in for the Smith & Wesson 5906, which was used by the Honolulu police department in real life before it was phased out and replaced by the Glock 17 in 2014.
thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 3913 - 9x19mm.
==1911-type pistol==
The Yakuza series' staple 1911 platform pistol since the first Dragon Engine game, Yakuza 6, once again appears in Infinite Wealth and be seen in the hands of enemies (and as mentioned earlier surprisingly does not appear in the Haruka flashback). The enemies fan their 1911, probably to show that they're more dangerous? Weird animation choice in my opinion.
==Unidentified pistol==
A SIG-Sauer-looking-like pistol can be seen at Yamai's hideout. It is similar to the P226/USP hybrid from Yakuza 3.
=Revolvers=
==Nambu Model 60/Smith & Wesson Model 36==
The Nambu Model 60 and Smith & Wesson Model 36 hybrid, another staple gun of the series is unsurprisingly present in this entry of the franchise.
From an "Air Gun", it can be upgraded to an "Oath of the Dawn", which does Fire damage and gains a black grip and a red finish.
==Smith & Wesson Model 10 hybrids==
===Smith & Wesson Model 10/19 hybrid===
The Smith & Wesson Model 10/19 hybrid from Yakuza 4 comes back, having not appeared in another Yakuza game until now.
A modified version of it can be found at Bullet Hell, as the "Cherry Boy".
From the "Cherry Boy", it can be upgraded to a "Cold-Blooded", which does Ice damage and gains a light blue finish.
===Smith & Wesson Model 10/Colt Detective Special hybrid===
The other hybrid gun that returns is the hybrid of a Smith & Wesson Model 10 with the barrel and handgrips from a third-gen Colt Detective Special. It also features a handgrip adaptor. It returns from Judgment and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which in turn, is an updated model all the way from Yakuza 4.
Both of these revolvers can be seen hung at Revolve Bar:
==Remington 1875==
This is probably the first ever appearance of this gun in any Yakuza game. It can be found at Bullet Hell, as the "Antique Revolver".
The "Desperado Revolver" looks the same but has a golden frame.
The "Antique Revolver" can be upgraded to a "Lone Survivor", which can inflict Bleeding and sports a darker frame and grip.
==Single Action Army==
A heavily customized SAA appears to be available at Bullet Hell as the "Modern Revolver".
The "Modern Revolver" can be upgraded to a "Hermetic Scorpion", which has a darker cylinder and can inflict Poison.
==Colt 1861 Navy==
The Colt 1861 Navy from Like a Dragon: Ishin! / Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! returns, modified, as the "Wasteland Revolver", and can be purchased from shops.
The "Wasteland Revolver" can be upgraded to "Roaring Lightning", which deals Electric damage, can instantly KO and gains a yellow grip.
==Collier Flintlock Revolver==
The Collier Flintlock Revolver appears in the game as the "Sandstorm Django".
=Submachine Guns=
==MAC-10/MP9 hybrid==
The infamous Kiwami Machine Gun, the MAC-10/Brügger & Thomet MP9 hybrid is a common prop in the Yakuza series. Can be seen in the gun store "Bullet Hell", or at Yamai's hideout, or at the Tojo Clan HQ.
==Drum magazine SMG==
A gun that resembles the Colt 1921A Thompson is used by a few characters, notably early boss Roman Reynolds, and as part of the arsenal of other enemy combatants with similar movesets. The in-game version is somewhat bulkier and more metallic-looking.
==Uzi/MP7 hybrid==
A new submachine gun hybrid, which appears to be based on the IMI Uzi with external elements similar to the MP7 is seen used by Palekana cultists and is dual wielded by the Overseer, Bryce Fairchild. They are also used by Sango Amon, mainly because he reuses Fairchild's moveset.
=Shotguns=
==Remington Model 870==
The Remington Model 870 is seen in the hands of various Barracuda members and some Sujimon. It is also used by Kiryu's old friend Makoto Date in his Poundmate summon attack, Do or Dive, albeit with a scope for some reason, and uses it as a sniper rifle (!).
==Over and under coach gun==
The over and under coach gun from Yakuza 5 is seen used by various "Sujimon" (enemies).
==Futuristic shotgun==
A double barrel shotgun that looks straight out of Binary Domain. Surprisingly, it's actually a new model. It is used by the Boomstick Banneret and certain Barracuda members.
=Rifles=
==AK-type rifle==
The AK-derived rifle from Binary Domain is another of the many firearms reused in the game. It can be seen in the hands of Barracuda members.
==Remington 700==
The Remington 700 returns from previous Yakuza games, which was a Remington M24A2 SWS with some alterations.
==AR-10 similar looking rifle==
The infamous AR-10-like rifle is once again, a prop in gun stores.
==Howa Type 89==
Kiryu sees a poster for a zombie movie, and there is a gun that looks similar to a Howa Type 89. The model is likely taken from Yakuza: Dead Souls.
thumb|500px|none|Howa Type 89 in 5.56x45mm with integral bipod.
==Accuracy International AS50==
When Kiryu sees the poster, he remembers a dream where Kamurocho was infested by zombies, and had to shoot a very large gun. That gun was the Accuracy International AS50.
=Grenades=
==M67 Grenade==
The grenade modeled after the M67 frag grenade which originated from Binary Domain and seen in other Yakuza games is also seen in LAD8. As an item, it's called "Incendiary Grenade", which is misleading because it's a fragmentation grenade. There are modified versions available, with the best one having a gold finish.
==Model 7290 Flash Bang==
This weapon originated from Yakuza: Dead Souls. It has modified variants, but like the other explosive throwable weapons, they do more damage, and the "Ultra" version is available in a gold finish.
=Grenade launchers=
==Milkor MGL Mk14==
Not common for this series to feature grenade launchers. It is owned by the Barracuda.
=Flamethrowers=
==Leaf blower flamethrower==
A weird-looking flamethrower can be seen to be used by Barracuda members. Various other Sujimon also use this type of flamethrower, which operates on a compressed air canister-type ejection model. Even more curiously, some models emit ice instead of fire. The flavor text on some Sujimon descriptions indicates it may be a heavily modified leafblower reworked into a flame/ice thrower.
==Tanegashima flamethrower==
The Tanegashima steampunk flamethrower from Gaiden returns and is used by various enemies and Sujimon. It can burst flames and electricity.
=Other=
==Handheld M134 Minigun==
A standard weapon common to most Yakuza/Like A Dragon games, this shows up both as a prop and used by a few characters in an active role, notably Masafumi Narasaki. The prop version of this model appears to be rendered incorrectly, having not had the vertices smoothed on any of the cylindrical parts.
thumb|none|400px|General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm NATO
thumb|none|450px|Airsoft handheld M134 Minigun - (fake) 7.62x51mm NATO
==Browning M2HB/NSV hybrid==
This gun hasn't appeared in the series for 13 years in a Yakuza game (not counting the mini Brownings from Yakuza: Like a Dragon). It is used by a Seiryu Clan member. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio decided to try modernizing it by adding a front sight and a...gas system? Eh? Guess what! These improvements come from the NSV! Notice the orange part!
==Panzerfaust 3==
The Panzerfaust 3-inspired model from Binary Domain with the warhead removed, is once again available for purchase and can be seen in cutscenes. Like other explosive weapons, it has modified variants, which do more damage, with the "Ultra" variant being available in a gold finish.
=="Bowgun"==
"Bowguns" (a wasei-eigo term for modern crossbows) return as standard Geomijul weaponry, and is also seen in the hands of other various enemies, such as the Palekana, or the Seiryu Clan. According to Seonhee's moveset, these bowguns have "gatling" functionality, which makes them automatic.
==Land mines==
Land mines are scattered through Nele Island.
==Ray gun==
A ray gun replica is available for the Desperado job. It can be found in the dungeons.
==Coilgun==
A weapon that resembles a coilgun can be seen in the "Essence of High Noon" heat action.
=="Dondoko Beam"==
The "Orbital Laser" heat action from Yakuza: Like a Dragon returns, this time with the Dondoko Island branding, powered by Matayoshiya. It is made available to Kasuga as a reward for getting Dondoko Island to a 5-star resort.
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