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

Every LaD: Infinite Wealth Actor Who's Voiced Another Yakuza Character Before

Why 8 is called Infinite Wealth : r/yakuzagames

Yakuza Spin-Off Like a Dragon Gaiden Was Originally Planned as DLC

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name further details story, characters, and organizations - Gematsu

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Is it Yakuza 8? - Charlie INTEL

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

Like a Dragon 8 Infinite Wealth - Ounabara Vocational School Mini-Game Guide (Exam Answers) – SAMURAI GAMERS

Yakuza 3 - Wikipedia

Vocational School Answers: List of Exam Answers Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)｜Game8

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

How Yakuza Made A Legend Of Its Long-Time Hero Over Two Decades - GameSpot