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Enjoying the new title in the Yakuza series so far? Here are 10 things about Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii that you should know.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the latest addition to the long-running Yakuza series. It is a spin-off that puts Goro Majima, a fan-favorite side character in mainline Yakuza games, into the limelight. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii follows the same beat-’em-up combat style and over-the-top characters that its predecessor had, and the game brings a major twist with its premise and setting.
The story starts with our protagonist, Goro Majima finding himself on the shores of Hawaii after his ship met an unfortunate fate in the sea. Goro then decides to become the most legendary pirate Hawaii has ever seen and starts his very own pirate crew. If you like this premise or want to try the game for the first time, or if you are already playing and enjoying it, here are 10 things you should know about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
10 Things You Should Know About Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
We have already discussed the premise of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but there are a lot of different aspects in the game that make it a unique experience and set it apart from other pirate or Yakuza titles. So let’s discuss the 10 Things you should know in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Genre
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an action Role-Playing Game that uses a third-person perspective. It is a spin-off with the focus on a side character named Goro Majima, and it is not one of the Ichiban or Kazuma-led mainline Yakuza games. However, despite being an RPG, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii does not follow all of the traditional RPG mechanics, and we will discuss more about it in this article.
Developers
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is developed by Ryu Go Gotoku Studio. They are now a household name in all of Japan and they are the original and only makers of the Yakuza series, now known as Like a Dragon.
Publisher
SEGA is the publisher of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. They published Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii worldwide on February 21, 2025, on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Protagonist
Goro Majima is the protagonist of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. He loses his memories and finds himself shipwrecked on the island of Hawaii. After that, Majima decides to become a legendary pirate captain and starts his own pirate crew.
Goro’s Pirate Crew
You will be playing as a pirate in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and for that, you will need a ship and a crew. In the game, you will find many potential recruits you can add to Majima’s crew. All of them will have different traits and abilities and will be suited for different roles in Gojo’s ship, Goromaru. Additionally, you can also upgrade the ship as you progress through the game.
Naval Battles and Pirate Crew Combat
While you travel and explore Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s open seas, you will come across many hostile pirate ships that would like to loot and plunder your ship. Once you spot one of these ships or they spot you, you will get to engage in a real-time naval battle with cannons, machine guns, and many other unique weapons that are available in the game.
Once you have dealt enough damage to the enemy ship, you will then get an option to board it and fight the enemy pirates in a crew vs crew battle.
Hidden Islands and Treasure Hunts
The Seas of Hawaii are deep and full of secrets. While you explore the world of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with Goromaru, you will find many hidden islands with amazing loot and treasures befitting a true Pirate Captain.
Combat
The combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is similar to its predecessors. It is the classic beat ’em up combat system with flashy moves and abilities. Additionally, there are two separate fighting stances named, The Sea Dog and The Mad Dog stance. And in true Yakuza fashion, you can switch between these two stances whenever you want.
Platforms
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was released on February 21, 2025, by SEGA. And currently, the game is available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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