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The next game in the legendary Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) series has finally been confirmed. And as completely expected from a series that’s known for going over the top and bonkers, the latest entry is completely over the top and bonkers. Fortunately, we know the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date, as well as the price, gameplay, and trailers, too.
The aptly titled Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes the series in a swashbuckling direction, as players take control of Yakuza legend Goro Majima as he becomes a pirate off the coast of Hawaii. While the completely out-there plotline may imply that this is a spin-off title in the vein of last year’s Like a Dragon: Ishin (which placed the cast of the series in Bakumatsu-era Japan), this is a full-blown canon adventure for Majima.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Release Date
The Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date is set for February 28, 2025. This means we only have a short time to wait to actually play the latest entry in the Like a Dragon series.
Like the last few entries in the series, the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiirelease date will be simultaneous worldwide, meaning players won’t be able to get spoiled by others who got their hands on the earlier Japanese copies, like with older entries in the franchise. And unlike Like a Dragon Gaiden, which had its dub added via a patch Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza will have an English dub at launch alongside the original Japanese and a Chinese dub.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Pre-orders
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Pre-orders are currently available on Steam, the Xbox Store, and the PlayStation Store.
The Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii pre-orders currently offered are the game’s standard edition and Digital Deluxe edition. However, Sega has confirmed that a physical Collector’s Edition will also be available (via Twitter) which includes some extra bonuses.
However, the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Collector’s Edition isn’t currently available to pre-order. We’ll update you as soon as that changes, however, as this set is unlikely to last long, given the series’ popularity.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Price
Sega has also confirmed that a Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Collectors Edition is also available, but it is currently not up for sale, so we don’t have pricing info just yet.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Platforms
The Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii platforms are PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is currently available to pre-order on all of the available platforms with the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions.
However, Sega has confirmed that the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Collector’s Edition will only be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X, so if you want the physical goodies you’ll need to pick it up there.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Trailers
The first Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii trailer was released on September 20, 2024. It shows off the game’s initial plotline and lets players know what to expect from the swashbuckling adventure. Throughout seven minutes, the debut trailer gives away the release date, gameplay, plot, and more, kicking off the RPG Summit 2024.
The trailer kicked off the RGG Summit livestream and was followed by a roundtable interview with the upcoming game‘s cast and producers. It’s just a small taste of what’s available from the hour-and-a-half-long event, which also has even more information.
Latest Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii News
We don’t have much Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii news other than what was included in the RGG Summit livestream. However, Sega has confirmed that the game will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 next week, so we can expect gameplay details about the game to arrive in the very near future.
Plus with the game coming out in only a matter of months, it’s likely that information about this upcoming game will be released fairly rapidly over the next few months. Sega didn’t pull any punches, as the trailer reveals Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii gameplay as well as the release date, plot, and more all in one fell swoop.
What is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
The latest Like a Dragon spin-off from the Yakuza series
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a brand new adventure starring the series fan-favourite character Goro Majima who has washed up on an island in the Pacific Ocean without his memories. While getting involved in the community of Rich Island, pirates attack, and this ends up causing a chain of events that lead Goro to become the captain of his own pirate ship. The game will also take him to the water-bound fortress known as Madlantis, as well as putting him on the search for a lost treasure – classic pirate stuff.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza takes place roughly half a year after the events of Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, and is a new release in the Like a Dragon Gaiden chronology (in-fact the game’s Japanese title translates to Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii).
Unlike Infinite Wealth, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s gameplay features real-time combat like the original titles in the series. Majima has access to his classic Mad Dog fighting style, and the brand new pirate-themed Sea Dog style.
The Bottom Line
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii looks to be a fresh new take on the franchise. Despite the silly theme, the Like a Dragon series has shown its prowess at making even the most out-there premise work within its world. The return of Goro Majima as a playable character has been a long-requested feature from fans of the series, so giving him a game in which he is the only star is bound to be a hit.
