Initial D Arcade Stage 8 ∞ (also known as Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity) is a 2014 arcade racing game based on the Initial D series. It is the eighth game in the Initial D Arcade Stage series. Online services for Stage 8 Infinity and Initial D.net services concluded on April 27, 2017.
Gameplay[]
This entry introduces a brand new currency known as the "D-Coin", which can be used to unlock customisation for both characters and tuning player vehicles.
Whilst all gameplay modes return from Initial D Arcade 7 AXX, Legends of the Streets mode received an update, having the mode now consist of three different sub-modes:
- Team Side: The story mode where players will attempt to join famous street racing gangs from the series: Akina Speed Stars, The Myogi NightKids, Akagi RedSuns, Emperor, Seven Star Leaf, Todo School, The Northern Saitama Alliance, Men in Lan-Evos, Purple Shadow, Fake Project D, Racing Team Katagiri Streets Version, Team Spiral, Sidewinder and the Fujiwara Tofu Shop
- Rival Side: Unlocks upon getting a first class rank or higher in every Team Side event and allows players to play from the perspective of the rival in those missions.
- Infinity Side: Unlocked after all Team Side missions have been played, this is a rotating set of six missions that updated weekly.
Brand new to this entry was the "Continuation Ticket" which allowed players to get a free continue once per day. These could be stored up and used within a week of obtaining, encouraging players to play more.
Trivia[]
- This is the last Initial D Arcade title to include full Japanese voice acting.