Day and Night cycles in Yakuza games can be pretty impactful depending on the mechanics they're tied with.
While most people might be accustomed to either a purely day setting or a night setting in the Red Light district, a lot of fans prefer having a full Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth day and night cycle that allows for a much more immersive experience, especially when there's so much to do in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
The day and night cycle allows for different types of quests and activities to pop up and happen during different times of the day. This cycle makes for a more immersive experience that lets you feel like you're living your days in the crazy, messed up but ultimately funny world of Yakuza. So, how does Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth deal with a day and night cycle?
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Does Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth have a day and night cycle?
The short answer is no; the long answer is, potentially. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth does not have a dedicated day and night cycle that you can experience every day. Your character will not go to bed at night, nor will the sky get darker and give you a glimpse of the nightlife during an average day.
The only changes in the weather will be related to the weather. You can experience turbulent and changing weather, such as downpours and strong winds. This dynamic weather is the only active change you will see for the most part, as the usual weather will comprise the sunny skies of Hawaii.
However, you will be able to see different times of the day during different parts of the story. For example, some story scenes will let you play during the sunset or sunrise, and others will let you explore the city during the night. While it's unfortunate that we don't have a fully dedicated day and night system, at least you can experience it during different story quests.
Lastly, we do have proof that an active day and night cycle technically functions in the game. This is because, during the Dondoko Island minigame (the one inspired by Animal Crossing), you can see a timer in the bottom left of the screen on the top right side of your mini-map that lets you see the day and night cycle tick by.
That's all you need to know about the day and night cycle in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Next up, learn how to download the Hello Work DLC outfit and how long the game takes to beat.