Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure unlike any other! RGG Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises a significantly larger and more ambitious experience than its predecessor, Like a Dragon Gaiden. Discover the details revealed at RGG SUMMIT 2024.
Majima's Pirate Pursuit in 2025
A Bigger, Bolder Hawaiian Escape
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is shaping up to be a truly epic journey. RGG Studio president Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed the game's scale will surpass Like a Dragon Gaiden by a considerable margin—1.3 to 1.5 times larger, to be exact. This isn't a simple expansion; it's a completely new level of adventure.
Yokoyama hinted at the game's expansive world in an interview with Famitsu: "We don’t even know the exact area of the city itself," he teased, referencing locations like Honolulu (seen in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) and the intriguing "Madlantis."
The sheer volume of content is equally impressive. Expect the signature brawling combat, along with a plethora of quirky side activities and minigames. Yokoyama suggested the traditional "Gaiden" label, implying a smaller side story, is becoming obsolete, suggesting this is a full-fledged experience comparable to mainline entries.
The Hawaiian setting provides a unique backdrop for Goro Majima's unexpected pirate adventure. Voiced again by Hidenari Ugaki, Majima's journey begins with a mysterious shipwreck, leading him down an unlikely path. While the details remain shrouded in secrecy, Ugaki expressed his excitement, though remaining tight-lipped about specifics.
"The game's information is finally out, but there's so much more I want to share," Ugaki commented, "I'm usually quite talkative, but I've been told to keep quiet!"
Adding to the intrigue, voice actor First Summer Uika (Noah Ritchie) teased a live-action scene featuring Ryuji Akiyama (Masaru Fujita). Akiyama himself offered a cryptic clue: "There was one interesting recording scene...an aquarium with a clownfish...and a lot of beautiful women...It wasn't a dating show, but it felt exciting."
These "beautiful women" might be the "Minato Ward girls," who will appear in both live-action and CG form. Their casting process, detailed in a separate article, highlighted the passion of those selected.
Dive into the world of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii—a grand adventure awaits!
