Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: 10 things about the game

Like A Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the latest game in the Yakuza series of beat’em up role-playing video games. Here are 10 things you need to know about Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii:
Genre
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a third-person action-adventure role-playing game. It is a spin-off title in the Yakuza franchise.

Developers
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was co-developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the maker of Yakuza games, and Sega.

Publisher
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is published by Sega.

Protagonist
The protagonist in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is former Yakuza Goro Majima, who loses his memory after getting shipwrecked on an island. Later, Goro begins a new life as a pirate captain.

Pirate Yakuza’s crew
As a pirate captain in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you will assemble a “one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea”.

Real-time cannon battles and crew-vs-crew brawls
When an enemy pirate ship spots you, get ready for a real-time cannon battle. As Goro, you can “quickly manoeuvre 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”.

Hidden islands and treasures
The open seas in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii have got secrets for you to explore. Life as a pirate captain is going to be exciting with hidden islands, valuable loot and treasures.

Combat styles
The game features over-the-top beat’em up action where you can switch between the Sea Dog and Mad Dog fighting styles.

Release date
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launched on February 21, 2025.

Platforms
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows (Steam).