Key Takeaways
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be 1.5 times larger than Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
- RGG Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama noted that spinoff games in the series are becoming larger than initially intended.
- Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be released on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
As a seasoned Yakuza gamer with countless hours spent navigating the chaotic streets of Kamurocho, I can confidently say that the announcement of “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” has me more excited than a cat on a hot tin roof. The fact that this spinoff will be 1.5 times larger than its predecessor, “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name,” is just the cherry on top of this tantalizing tropical cocktail.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the franchise developer, has confirmed that the upcoming title “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” will be larger than last year’s spinoff “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name“. This new game, which was recently revealed by RGG Studio and is set in the beloved character Goro Majima’s universe, follows his adventures one year after the events of “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth“, leading him on an unforeseen pirate-themed escapade in Hawaii.
Over the past few years, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has been working on releasing smaller spin-off games between their bigger main series installments. Last year, they released a remake of “Like a Dragon: Ishin” and “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name”. In the latter game, the iconic character Kazuma Kiryu embarked on an action-packed spy adventure through Osaka’s Sotenbori district. This helped bridge the story from “Yakuza 6: The Song of Life” to his brief appearance in last year’s “Yakuza: Like a Dragon”, which was followed by “Infinite Wealth”.
During an interview at the RGG Summit 2024 with RGG Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama, it was revealed that “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” is set to be approximately 1.5 times larger than “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.” Yokoyama referenced Honolulu City from “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” and a new area named Mad Lantis, both of which will be accessible during Majima’s pirate escapade. Furthermore, he discussed how these spin-off games, referred to as “Gaiden,” are expanding beyond their original plans for size.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to Be 1.5 Times Larger Than Like a Dragon Gaiden
Contrary to popular belief, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name wasn’t expansive. The game had only two main areas to explore – Sotenbori and a small party town called “The Castle,” which was built on a container ship off the coast of Japan. Compared to these, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be larger, but it won’t be an enormous game like Infinite Wealth, which encompasses Honolulu, Ijincho, and Kamurocho. Keep in mind that when we talk about the size of the game world, we mean its physical dimensions, not the length of the game. Even though Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is larger than Like a Dragon Gaiden, it may still share a similar playtime.
In more casual terms, the latest major games like “Yakuza: Like a Dragon” and “Infinite Wealth” are quite extensive, with even smaller spin-offs from RGG growing larger. Fans won’t have to wait long to embark on Goro Majima’s solo pirate journey, as “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” is slated for release on February 28, 2025, available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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