Get ready, Yakuza fans! A Like a Dragon Direct is set for later this week, offering a closer look at Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii before its February launch. Unlike recent mainline entries, this title returns to the fluid, real-time combat of the original Kiryu saga, starring Goro Majima in a Hawaiian adventure following the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio) made a splash at the 2024 Game Awards, unveiling Virtua Fighter 6 and a new IP, codenamed Project Century. While their involvement with Virtua Fighter 6 surprised some, Project Century, a Yakuza-esque action brawler set in 1915 Japan, generated even more buzz, sparking speculation about its connection to the Yakuza/Like a Dragon universe.
The upcoming Like a Dragon Direct, focusing on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, will stream on YouTube and Twitch Thursday, January 9th at 12 PM EST. RGG promises new gameplay features without significant story spoilers.
Like a Dragon Direct Details:
- Date: January 9th
- Time: 12 PM EST
- Platforms: YouTube, Twitch
RGG has already showcased many of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's combat and minigames. While the Direct is specifically for Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, fans hope for teases of other projects, perhaps the rumored Yakuza 3 Kiwami remake or even another glimpse of Project Century (though that's less likely, given the event's title and recent reveal).
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii sets sail on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC February 21st, promising a unique experience amidst other major February releases like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Avowed. The mystery remains: what other surprises does RGG have in store? Find out soon!
