Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza's Hawaii Adventure Soars Beyond Gaiden

Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure unlike any other! The upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises a significantly larger and more ambitious experience than its predecessor, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Details revealed at RGG SUMMIT 2024 paint a picture of epic proportions.

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A Pirate's Tale of Unprecedented Scale

RGG Studio has confirmed that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will boast a game world and story 1.3 to 1.5 times larger than Like a Dragon Gaiden. This isn't just a minor expansion; it's a complete overhaul of scale.

Masayoshi Yokoyama, president of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, hinted at the game's vastness, stating (via Famitsu and machine translation): "We don’t even know the exact area of the city itself. Of course there’s Honolulu City, which appeared in [Infinite Wealth], and there are various stages, such as Madlantis, so I think the game volume is much larger than [Like a Dragon Gaiden]."

The increased size isn't the only upgrade. Expect a massive amount of content, from the series' signature brawling combat to a plethora of quirky side activities and mini-games. Yokoyama himself indicated a shift away from the traditional "Gaiden" spin-off concept, suggesting this title will stand as a fully-fledged experience comparable to mainline entries.

The Hawaiian islands provide a stunning backdrop for Goro Majima's latest adventure. Voiced once again by Hidenari Ugaki, Majima finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the life of a pirate. The specifics remain shrouded in mystery, but Ugaki's excitement is palpable: "The information about the game has finally been announced, but there are many other elements and there is still a lot of information I want to tell you... I’ve been told not to say anything, so I’m not completely satisfied yet."

Intriguing hints have also emerged regarding unexpected appearances. First Summer Uika (voice of Noah Ritchie) teased a live-action scene featuring Ryuji Akiyama (Masaru Fujita), who further hinted at an unusual recording experience involving an aquarium and "a lot of beautiful women." This may relate to the "Minato Ward girls," who will appear both in live-action and CG form, having been cast earlier this year. Ryosuke Horii shared that the auditions revealed a strong passion for the series among the selected cast.

For more details on the auditions, please see our related article.