Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date, locations, and characters

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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii may be an unexpected spinoff for the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series, but it’s at least an interesting one. It will follow Goro Majima as he fights his way into possession of a pirate ship and becomes captain. Here’s what we know about the game, including its release date.

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When does Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release?

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be setting sail on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 27, 2025.

What locations have been announced?

True to its name, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place in the area of Hawaii, USA. The trailer starts with Majima washing up on the shore of Rich Island, supposedly near Hawaii. Other places mentioned are Nele Island and Madlantis. Finally, it appears as though Infinite Wealth’s location of Honolulu, Hawaii will also be visited. Whether the seas between the islands are explorable, or if travel is done via map screen is, at this time, unknown. Here’s what I just said as a list:

  • Rich Island
  • Nele Island
  • Madlantis
  • Honolulu

What characters are returning in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

While Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a spin-off, it centers around one of the series’ central characters, Goro Majima. Sega has also provided a list of other characters, so here are the ones that have been named.

  • Goro Majima
  • Noah Rich
  • Jason Rich
  • Masaru Fujita
  • Teruhiko Shigata
  • Rodrigez
  • Mortimer
  • Goro (Noah’s little friend and also a tiger cub)

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