The next entry in the Yakuza series is here. Here is the story recap of the events until Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the sequel to the Like a Dragon Gaiden series. However, it properly takes place after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
The last Gaiden game followed Kiryu Kazuma, or codename “Joryu,” operating as an agent for the Daidoji faction. By the end of the game, he was allowed to leave for a vacation, which led into Infinite Wealth. Here is everything that has happened so far.
Story Recap of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Story Till Now
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Infinite Wealth followed Ichiban Kasuga and Kiryu Kazuma in search of Akane, who is Kasuga’s biological mother. Ichiban was looking for her for obvious reasons, while Kiryu had been ordered to protect her.
The game leads to the main antagonist, Ebina, facing Kiryu in Kamurocho. Meanwhile, the Hero of Yokohama, Ichiban, defeats Bryce Fairchild in Hawaii. The game culminates with both protagonists achieving victory.
Ebina’s years of planning have been stopped. He had planned to send the former Yakuza members to their deaths via radiation poisoning. However, after the fight, Kiryu collapses and is taken away to a hospital. On the other hand, Ichiban gets a happier ending as he confesses to Saeko.
We see Kiryu finally regain his name as he receives treatment for his cancer. Six months after this, Majima ends up on the shores of Rich Island. This is the start of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Leading Into Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
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Majima played a supporting role in Infinite Wealth, taking a backseat to Kiryu and Ichiban. He played a key role in assisting Kiryu in taking down Ebina. Moreover, he also appeared as a boss in Infinite Wealth alongside his sworn brother, Saejima. Ichiban and his team had to face this fierce duo in combat, and the fight went unresolved.
It is unclear what happened between Infinite Wealth and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Majima wakes up on Rich Island with no clue as to how he got there. Therefore, it will be interesting for the player and Majima to figure out how he ended up in that situation.
We will be seeing Ichiban and Kiryu join Majima’s crew via the pre-order bonus and Digital Deluxe Edition. However, they are not expected to have a story presence. Additionally, Saejima has been shown to be present in the game.
Nele Island is present in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, where ex-Yakuza members are helping with the waste cleanup. Here, Majima will encounter ex-Majima family Yakuza members as well.
This is a plot point continuing from the previous game. Players will be curious to know how this situation evolves or resolves in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
That was the story recap of everything before Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. What are you looking forward to?
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