Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have just announced Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii during the RGG Summit presentation of Tokyo Game Show 2024.
This small-scale adventure falls firmly into the category of “game ideas so good I can’t believe they haven’t happened yet” and stars iconic serial addict Goro Majima as its protagonist. After washing up on a deserted island with no memory of how he got there or even who he is, Majima is rescued by a young boy named Noah.
Soon, Majima and the people of Rich Island are swept up in a full-scale pirate invasion, complete with naval battles and even a hunt for legendary treasures. It’s probably the most extreme thing there is. Like a dragon series has ever been, and that’s even the reason for the madness we’ve been experiencing throughout the Yakuza: Like a Dragon And Like a dragon: infinite wealth.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will reportedly be similar in size to that of 2023 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Judging from the brief gameplay snippets we saw in the announcement trailer, combat will return to a real-time action fighting style instead of the more recent turn-based combat.
Majima will be able to switch between two fighting styles. First, there’s ‘Sea Dog’, in which Majima wields two swords. Then, there’s the ‘Mad Dog’ style, which could presumably be similar to his movesets from Yakuza-0 And Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Launches February 28, 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC (via Steam). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will have a few different versions. There is the Standard Edition which is available in both physical and digital versions. A digital-only Deluxe Edition adds a number of DLC customization items. There will also be a physical Collector’s Edition which includes the base game, Deluxe Edition content, and various physical goodies, such as a replica of Majima’s iconic eyepatch.