Like a Dragon Gaiden: Can You Change Difficulty? (& Does…

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name puts players into the shoes of Kazuma Kiryu, taking place between the events of Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Like other games in RGG Studios' series, there are three difficulty settings to choose from once players begin a new game. Completionists might wonder if the difficulty affects trophies or achievements or if it can be changed later in the story. Here's what players need to know about Like a Dragon Gaiden's difficulty settings.

What are the Difficulty Settings in Like a Dragon Gaiden?

Difficulty Setting	Description
Beginner	A lower difficulty that allows you to utilize the "action assist" feature. Even players that have trouble with battles can enjoy the game. (Action assist lets players use X (square on PS) to automatically perform certain actions)
Standard	Enjoy battles through this fairly standard difficulty. Recommended for all people.
Professional	Recommended for players who are skilled at action games. Experience the utmost challenge and the tense vibes of always being near death.

Can You Change Difficulty in Like a Dragon Gaiden?

Yes. Players can change the difficulty whenever they want to by heading into the settings.

Open the main menu during gameplay.
Click on 'Settings' towards the bottom of the list.
Hit 'Game Settings.'
'Difficulty Settings' is the second option on the list.
Choose the difficulty setting you want.

Does Difficulty Affect Trophies in Like a Dragon Gaiden?

Trophy and achievement hunters, do not fret. There are no missed achievements for playing Like a Dragon Gaiden in its beginner-friendly mode. Players won't have to worry about playing on the hardest difficulty to achieve the Platinum trophy.

There are 61 achievements (62 trophies) for Like a Dragon Gaiden; fortunately, none are missable during the story. This means players can beat the game, roll credits, and continue playing to wrap up all the side content without starting a fresh save file.

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