Goro Majima’s Pirate Adventure in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii in 2025’s Most Anticipated Game
The Yakuza series is back with a brand new twist because Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza was going on in Hawaii during the September 2024 RGG Summit. A January 2025 title, it brings fan-favorite character Goro Majima to the forefront, set to hit consoles on February 28.
Goro Majima finds himself in a new, thrilling environment that of a pirate; he is seeking lost treasure in the archipelago. It looks like the game will be unique actually, taking the best from the world of Yakuza and pirate adventure-combat, and adventure on the high seas. It may be more like gameplay brought to life by Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag when adding ship combat and exploration.
Goro Majima’s New Adventure: Pirates and Treasure Hunts
Goro Majima in the reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is found very bedraggled, stranded on Rich Island, an off-the-coast-of-Hawaii location. This sets up the grand pirate adventure as it introduces Majima, trying to remember how he got on the beach. Partnered with a child and a pet tiger, a mix of humor and heart, which fans of Yakuza would expect in the series.
The game’s story occurs six months prior to the plot that it so supposedly seems to tell and, without question, ties directly into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Goro Majima is suddenly having to cope with the aftermath of Ichiban Kasuga’s amours with the cult of Palekana on Nele Island and is thrust into a series of happenings that leads him to the world of piracy.
Eventually, Goro Majima becomes a pirate captain, a rank that allows him his own command of a ship where he can navigate perilous waters and engage with notorious villains.
A Unique Blend of Yakuza and Pirate Gameplay
Gameplay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii offers new mechanics along with being incredibly faithful to the style of this marvelous franchise. One can take a stroll on the central map of Hawaii from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and navigate new adventures aboard ships, discovering new environments as they go.
Combat-wise, Goro Majima can assume two distinct fighting styles. First of all there’s riotous Mad Dog Style, which is bad because it’s quite unpredictable and pushes off against in a very aggressive fashion; the Sea Dog Style, brand new to the series, which handles more calculated, seafaring skirmishes.
As with the story mode, for the first time in its series since the original game, players can jump as well, which is a new dimension in exploration and combat as well.
The game can be known as an experience combining hand-to-hand fights, sea battles, and searching for treasures as a combination of the things found in Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, combining the open world of Yakuza with pirate-filled thrills.
This is nothing different than what the fans of the series can expect—dynamic combat and narrative depth this time combined with some unique pirate-themed elements.
A Rich Legacy of Rapid Releases
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has been quite productive in the last five years, putting out 12 main titles: Yakuza 4 Remastered, Yakuza 5 Remastered, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Judgment Remastered, Lost Judgment, Like a Dragon Ishin, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The commitment to frequent releases has kept the Yakuza fan base engaged and asking for more.
Though Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth had been recently released this year in 2024, the masses were more than prepared with theories about the next one after Sega’s announcement of the RGG Summit back in August.
The new entry was to be expected either as the following main game or another spin-off, something like Like a Dragon Gaiden, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but the surprise, rather than the excitement, would prove that pirate would make for a big departure – and most likely, an exciting one.
What Fans Can Expect
The Yakuza games are all about the environment; they are full of stories, memorable characters, and deep and engaging gameplay. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii seems to hit all that right out of the bag and throw in some extras for good measure. Goro Majima is the star, so one can expect action, humor, and trademark intensity from Majima in every game.
Although ship combat and treasure hunting are new to the Yakuza series, it’s reassuring to know that brawling, exploration, and narrative depth will still be at the core of the game. New fighting styles combined with explorations of new environments promise it will keep their players glued to the screen and eager to find where Goro Majima’s piracy adventure will take him.
FAQs About Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
1. When will Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii be released?
The game is set to launch on February 28, 2025.
2. Who is the main character in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
The game features Goro Majima, a fan-favorite character from the Yakuza series, as the protagonist.
3. Will there be ship combat in the game?
Yes, the game will feature ship combat, drawing comparisons to Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.
4. How is this game connected to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
The story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place six months prior to the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and involves the repercussions of Ichiban Kasuga’s actions.
5. What new gameplay features can players expect?
Players can switch between Majima’s Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting styles, explore new areas, and jump for the first time in the series.
6. Will there be any returning characters from the Yakuza series?
While the main focus is on Goro Majima, other familiar characters from the Yakuza series may make appearances.
7. Where does the game take place?
The game takes place on Rich Island, near Hawaii, and features areas from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as well as new pirate-themed locations.
8. What are the main gameplay styles in the game?
The game blends traditional Yakuza-style brawling with pirate-themed ship combat and exploration.
9. Will Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii have multiplayer modes?
As of now, there is no confirmed information regarding multiplayer features.
10. What platforms will the game be available on?
Though platform specifics haven’t been confirmed yet, it is expected to launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, similar to previous Yakuza titles.
