Like a Dragon: Major Expansion Planned for 'Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii'

Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure! The upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises a significantly larger and more ambitious experience than its predecessor, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. RGG Studio's announcements at RGG SUMMIT 2024 revealed exciting details.

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A Grander Scale for Pirate Yakuza

RGG Studio President Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's story and world will be approximately 1.3 to 1.5 times larger than Like a Dragon Gaiden. This isn't a simple expansion; it's a game of a completely different magnitude. Yokoyama hinted at the game's expansive scale, mentioning Honolulu City (featured in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) and various locations like Madlantis, contributing to a significantly larger game volume.

The game's content is equally substantial. Expect the series' signature brawling combat, alongside a plethora of quirky side activities and mini-games. Yokoyama suggested that the traditional "Gaiden" concept as a mere spin-off or side story is evolving, potentially blurring the lines between mainline entries and spin-offs.

The Hawaiian setting provides a unique backdrop for Goro Majima's unexpected pirate journey. Voiced again by Hidenari Ugaki, Majima's transformation remains shrouded in mystery, although Ugaki expressed excitement while remaining tight-lipped about the specifics. He hinted at numerous undisclosed elements.

Adding to the intrigue, voice actor First Summer Uika (Noah Ritchie) teased a live-action scene featuring Ryuji Akiyama (Masaru Fujita). Akiyama himself offered cryptic hints about the recording process, mentioning an aquarium and a surprising number of "beautiful women" on set, playfully suggesting a scene that might mistakenly be perceived as a reality show. These "beautiful women" are likely the "Minato Ward girls," who will appear in both live-action and CG form. The studio held auditions for these roles earlier this year, attracting enthusiastic applicants passionate about the series.

For more details on the auditions, please refer to our related article.