Yakuza: Like a Dragon offers a rich tapestry of side quests and activities that go beyond the main narrative, providing both entertainment and tangible in-game benefits. These diversions, from managing a business to collecting cans, are intricately woven into the progression system, ensuring that engaging with them feels meaningful and rewarding. The city of Yokohama itself is a character, packed with personality and hidden secrets.
Side Quests & Activities Overview
The game's open world, Isezaki Ijincho in Yokohama, is approximately three times larger than previous maps, offering a vast playground for Ichiban Kasuga. This new setting mirrors Ichiban's journey as he builds a new life. Exploring every corner is rewarding, uncovering narrative depth through substories and gaining gameplay advantages.
- Business Management: This substantial post-game activity evolves from a small side venture into a deep economic system. Ichiban becomes CEO of Ichiban Confections, managing shareholders, launching products, and outperforming rivals. Excelling here is the most efficient way to earn money for top-tier equipment. Reaching the top rank unlocks the Forever Hero outfit for Ichiban and the powerful Dealer job class for the entire party.
- Part-Time Hero: This involves various tasks such as Delivery Quests, finding Kappa locations, locating missing cats, and Missing Persons investigations.
- Can Quest: A management simulation where Ichiban leads a crew of recyclers.
- Vintage Film Theater: Engage in this activity to enjoy classic films.
- Battle Arena: Test your combat prowess in this challenging arena.
- Dragon Kart: A kart racing game.
These activities are not mere distractions; they are integrated into the progression. For example, success in Business Management provides a massive income source and unlocks a powerful job class, making side content meaningful and rewarding.