Like A Dragon's Next Big Game Is A Pirate Adventure No-One Saw Coming

Published Sep 20, 2024

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Prepare to set sail for the high seas and wreak havoc on pirates along the way in the next Yakuza title, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It's not been too long since the most recent game in the series, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, first launched, having released back in January 2024.

Revealed with a trailer from Sega, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii may just be the most unlikely pivot for the series yet. With the main focus being on Goro Majima, players can expect to embark on a journey to find treasure and kick pirate booty in the process.

The seven-minute trailer gives fans an idea of what to expect as Majima seemingly washes up on the beautiful beaches of Rich Island, which neighbors Hawaii. While it appears he has had nothing short of a rough few nights, Majima finds himself in a firefight with pirates. This new addition to the franchise appears to follow the events that took place in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, following the main character's rise to greatness as a pirate captain himself.

Sail Into The Heat Of Battle In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

The Wait For The Next Like A Dragon Title Is Coming To An End

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: a screenshot of three pirates in the dark with arms folded, looking menacing.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega are known for back-to-back releases of their Like A Dragon titles, and with the previous release of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth happening this past January, the timing for this new announcement is on par with what fans have come to expect. While players won't embark on the pirate adventure until February 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this lengthy trailer gives an excellent idea of both fighting action and treasure hunting fans can prepare for.

For almost the past year, fans of the action-adventure franchise have been attempting to guess what the next title would be. That guessing game ramped up even further when Sega announced the RGG Summit back on August 28, which took place this morning, giving fans the reveal they'd been waiting for.

The revelation did come as a bit of an unexpected shock, as fans most likely didn't expect a pirate-beating adventure to make its way to the franchise, but given that Majima was wearing an eyepatch in some of the art this could have been assumed by keen fans. In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, players will be able to seamlessly swap between two fighting styles, the "Sea Dog" with two short swords and the well-known "Mad Dog" style with a focus on speed and agility.

The title is currently available for pre-order, with several different editions to choose from, and for those willing to shell out the extra coins, there are in-game pre-order bonuses to collect. Though Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is considered a spin-off, there will still be a collectors edition available alongside the rest, which comes with both physical and digital goodies.

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