Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed new information about the upcoming Like a Dragon game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This includes the game’s story, combat elements, character, several locations, and more. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will launch on February 21, 2025 worldwide for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.
The full details:
Half a year after fighting alongside Kiryu in the Millenium Tower, Goro Majima, amidst the debris of a shipwreck, washes up on an island beach. A young islander, Noah, saves his life, but Majima awakens with no memories—not even able to remember his own name. The only hints about his past are the tattoo on his back and the dagger by his side.
Suddenly, pirate-like ruffians who seem to have come from the Age of Discovery appear. After swiftly dealing with them and hijacking their ship, Majima decides to embark on a high-seas adventure to regain his memories and repay Noah by fulfilling his dream of seeing the world.
However, rumors of a legendary treasure have stirred up the waters around the outlaw paradise known as Madlantis. Captain Majima and his crew are about to take the plunge into the powder-keg world of seafaring scoundrels.
Battle
Captain the Goromaru as you explore the vast ocean! During your voyages, you’ll discover lighthouses, treasure islands, and various other locations. However, don’t forget to ready your cannons, as you may have to go to Pirate Battle with the dangerous marauders that lurk in wait!
Maneuver around enemy bombardments and send volleys of cannonballs into their ship’s hull! Once it has taken enough damage, board their ship with your crew and brawl it out to secure victory!
To really kick arrrss in naval battles, you’ll need to modify your ship, strategically deploy your forces, and power up your crew! Meet over 100 recruitable seafarers, and modify your ship with options that range from different designs and decorations to armor and stronger cannons!
Improve your ship and crew, scuttle some enemy vessels, and become a pirate of legend!
Locations
Rich Island
The remote island that Majima washes ashore on after losing his memories. A boy named Noah Rich resides there with his family.
Originally a nameless island, Noah’s grandfather took the liberty of naming it after himself. Rich Island is mostly inhabited by fishermen, but its shipping industry is poor and boats from Honolulu only stop by once every few months.
Additionally, there’s only one bar on the island—the one managed by Noah’s father, Jason. The pirates stationed on the island often stop here for a bit of R&R
A family who is from Rich Island. Jason, the father, runs the sole bar on the island, and Moana, Noah’s older sister, helps out. Three of the family’s members (and one cat) live on the island.
The family’s oldest child, Naomi, lives in Honolulu.
Madlantis
A secret island where multiple criminal organizations coexist. In a cave on the island hides a sprawling pleasure district built around a fleet of massive tankers.
It is home to the Pirates’ Coliseum, where pirates constantly engage in naval battles. Some have achieved fame and fortune through the coliseum and others have had their lives destroyed by it.
Anyone who shows promise is scouted and invited to Queen Michele’s audience chamber.
The brass of the crime syndicate that runs Madlantis.
Queen Michele rules the criminal underworld as its charismatic leader and founder of the Pirates’ Coliseum.
Mortimer is the reigning champion of the Pirates’ Coliseum and commands a grand pirate fleet as its admiral.
Raymond Law oversees all business on Madlantis and continues to generate a massive fortune.
Nele Island
A holy site of Palekana, a long-standing religious group based in Hawaii. It is home to a particularly devout group of believers known as the Haku. The island is notably larger than Rich Island and has a proper harbor. Before Hawaii was annexed by the US, Palekana established settlements all over the island. Now, ex-yakuza volunteers have taken up lodgings in prefab huts near the Palekana training grounds.
The Palekana worshipping Haku and ex-yakuza from Japan coexist on Nele Island.
Nele Island has become a dumping ground for nuclear waste due to the former Palekana Sage’s problematic legacy. To solve this issue, ex-yakuza, led by Shigaki, have volunteered to clean up the island. Among them are ex-Majima Family members Minami and Nishida, both of which are worried about Majima’s safety.
Hawaii
One of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. You can learn a lot about Hawaii from the owner of a bar called Revolve in Honolulu City.
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