Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and released by Sega on February 21, 2025. It is a spin-off to the Like a Dragon series, taking an exciting new turn with a pirate-themed storyline. Players will play as an amnesiac yet charismatic Goro Majima0 stranded on a Hawaiian island, who sets on a new adventure with his pirate crew.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Plot
After a fateful encounter in Japan, Goro Majima mysteriously wakes up amnesiac on the shores of Rich Island, a secluded island near Hawaii. The island is home to a thriving underworld of criminals, treasure hunters, and pirates. Majima must face the treacherous alliances and betrayals of the island’s inhabitants while trying to regain his memories. So, he assembled a pirate crew to help him uncover the truth about his exile and reclaim his lost identity.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Gameplay
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features a beat'em up combat system, allowing players to experience fluid and dynamic battles. Majima has access to two distinct fighting styles:
Mad Dog Style: A fast-paced, high-energy combat mode utilizing Majima’s signature unpredictable attacks.
Sea Dog Style: A new mode incorporating pirate weapons such as cutlasses and pistols, adding a strategic element to combat.
In addition to melee combat, players can recruit crew members and upgrade their ship Goromaru to participate in naval battles across the open ocean. The game also features a variety of beloved mini-games, including karaoke, Dragon Kart, and a new social side quest called "Masaru’s Love Journey," where Majima helps the character named Masaru Fujita form connections with the "Minato girls."
Platform
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. This ensures that players across different systems can experience Majima’s high-seas adventure. Aside from present-day consoles, this action-adventure title would also be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
System Requirements
Players would need a Windows PC capable of running Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. So, here are the minimum and system requirements they would need to meet to enjoy this action-adventure title.
Minimum:
OS: Windows10 (64-bits)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) or Intel Arc A380 (6GB)
Storage: 56 GB
Recommended:
OS: Windows10 1909 (Build18363.1350)
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8GB)
Storage: 56 GB
FAQs On Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
A. Both "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth" and "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" take place in Hawaii. While the former followed Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, the latter focused on Goro Majima’s pirate adventure.
A. This game serves as a spin-off set six months after the events of "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth," with Majima as the protagonist.
A. After the fateful encounter in Japan, Majima washes up on Rich Island near Hawaii and suffers from amnesia. As he delves into the life of piracy and regains his memories, he will discover why he ended up so far from home.
A. Yes, the game will include an English voiceover alongside the original Japanese audio, continuing the franchise’s recent trend of offering full English localization.
