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

Like a Dragon Ishin's Refusal to Change Is Its Best and Worst Feature

New Like a Dragon Gaiden trailer reveals spy gadgets, mini-games

Yakuza Series Officially Changes its Name to Like a Dragon

Like a Dragon Gaiden showcase details story, gameplay and more - Dot Esports

11 Best Yakuza Games Ranked in 2024

The Complete List of Yakuza Games in Chronological Order - Cheat Code Central

Best Yakuza / Like a Dragon Games Ranked: Which Yakuza Games to Play and Where to Start

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

What's yall opinion on this? Should yakuza 8 be called “Like a dragon 8” or “Yakuza: Like a dragon 2” ? : r/yakuzagames

Remastering Yakuza for the modern world

Like A Dragon Producer Says Name Changed In West Because We're Not Talking About Yakuza

SEGA announces Like a Dragon 8, Gaiden AND Ishin for worldwide release - Neoseeker