New Like a Dragon Game Revealed By Sega

New Like a Dragon Game Revealed By Sega

Key Takeaways

  • Sega has revealed Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, a new pirate-themed spin-off title starring Goro Majima in the lead role.
  • The upcoming game will feature arcade action beat-em-up gameplay rather than the turn-based RPG style seen in other recent franchise entries.
  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be released on February 28, 2025 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that Sega’s announcement for “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” has me absolutely thrilled! The combination of the pirate-themed setting, the arcade action beat-em-up gameplay, and the return of the beloved character Goro Majima is a recipe for an unforgettable gaming experience.


Sega has unveiled “Like a Dragon: Pirates and Yakuza in Hawaii,” an exciting new spin-off installment from the Like a Dragon series, featuring everyone’s favorite character, Goro Majima, as the main star. The Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Like a Dragon franchise has experienced remarkable growth over recent years, with its latest major entry, “Like a Dragon: Infinite Fortune,” earning rave reviews upon its early 2024 release. Building on this success, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are pushing the momentum forward with “Like a Dragon: Pirates and Yakuza in Hawaii,” a game that highlights one of the series’ most iconic characters as its lead protagonist.

Fans learned about the upcoming game quite some time ago, as Ryu Ga Gotoku hinted at their next project back in July. They expressed that fans would be taken aback by what’s coming up. Although various leaks suggested future installments of the franchise, Ryu Ga Gotoku scheduled an RGG Summit event before Tokyo Game Show 2024 to officially unveil the next game in the series.

In the preview for the game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the character Goro Majima wakes up on a beach at Rich Island, disoriented and with no memory of how he got there. A boy named Noah offers him water, which he accepts gratefully. It’s later revealed that Majima has lost his memory and doesn’t know how he arrived on the island or even who he is. After being attacked by a group of pirates, Majima uses his skills to defend himself and Noah. They then encounter a bartender who tells them about some yakuza who are supposedly assisting in disposing of radioactive waste on Nele Island. With this information, Majima gathers a team and embarks on a new pirate-themed journey, sailing towards Madlantis – a city within a cave that’s known for its nightlife.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Release Date

  • February 28, 2025

Just as Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name does, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii goes back to the original style of gameplay found in arcade beat-em-ups, departing from the turn-based RPG style that has been a part of the mainline games led by Kasuga. Similar to Joryu in Gaiden, Majima possesses two distinct fighting styles, Mad Dog and Sea Dog, with the latter being more pirate-oriented. Additionally, the character can engage in various side activities, such as delivering goods, like in the minigame from Infinite Wealth, and singing karaoke.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been eagerly waiting for a game centered around The Mad Dog of Kamurocho, none other than Goro Majima. With his significant role diminished in “Infinite Wealth,” the anticipation among fans has only grown stronger. Now, the announcement of a game solely focusing on this beloved character and his fresh pirate escapades has sent waves of excitement through the gaming community. It’s an absolutely wild concept, but somehow it just works!

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2024-09-20 19:05