Summary
Many of the mini-games inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuzain Hawaiihave been unveiled by Sega, and some of them may look very familiar to fans of the franchise. Set for release in February,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis a stand-alone spinoff game that takes place after the events ofLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Players will take control of franchise icon Goro Majima in a strange and zany pirate adventure that also features naval ship combat.
Yakuzafans have been treated to a lot ofLike a Dragoncontent over the past two years. In 2023, Sega released its remake ofLike a Dragon: Ishin, which made its Western debut for the first time. Later that year,Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewas released and served as a bridge for newer players, following Kazuma Kiryu’s story from the events ofYakuza 6: The Song of Life. While both of those games were smaller adventures, 2024 saw the release of the next big RPG title,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which received glowing reviews and has even beennominated in two categories at The Game Awards: Best Narrative and Best RPG.
With about two months to go until the release of the next entry in the storiedYakuzafranchise, Sega has just posted a short 30-second video to YouTube showcasing some of the mini-games players will be able to enjoy inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.Of course,karaoke has been a mainstay of theYakuzafranchise, and it’ll make its return inPirate Yakuza, but the titlewill feature other mini-games that also look quite familiar, like the return of Dragon Kart from 2020’sYakuza: Like a Dragonand Crazy Delivery, which was introduced inInfinite Wealth.Lastly, the trailer concluded with a vague reveal of something called Masaru’s Love Journey. It’s unknown what exactly this mini-game will entail or whether it has anything to do withInfinite Wealth’s Miss Match dating app mini-game.
Sega Reveals Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Mini-Games
DespiteLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiibeing a smaller side entry, these games are usually packed with even more mini-games than Sega chooses to reveal ahead of their release. Since many of the ones shown are being carried over from past games, there could likely be even more mini-games in store for players, perhaps in some of the game’s new explorable areas, such as Madlantis or even out on the open sea on Goro’s pirate ship. With that said, some ofInfinite Wealth’s larger mini-games, like Sujimon or itsAnimal Crossing-like Dondoko Island village builder, don’t seem likely to return forPirate Yakuza.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis set to releaseon May 08, 2025. It’s dropping in an incredibly busy month alongside huge titles likeAssassin’s Creed Shadows,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2,Monster Hunter Wilds,andAvowed. Despite all this, the game is sure to stand out among the crowd with the help of its wild reputation and its collection of wacky and over-the-top mini-games.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
WHERE TO PLAY
A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.PIRATE YAKUZA ADVENTURE AHOY!Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHERAssemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way.When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate!KICK ARRRSS WITH CREATIVE COMBATDynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action.With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission. Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.
