Watch the RGG Like a Dragon Direct full presentation that aired on January 9, 2025, for a deep dive into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and learn about the features of this upcoming action RPG featuring Goro Majima. The Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii overview video breaks down Majima's combat fighting styles: Mad Dog and Sea Dog. The video also showcases upgrades, ship customization, ship exploration, naval battles, mini-games, locations you'll explore, and more. As revealed during the presentation, New Game+ is coming to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for free in a post-release patch.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on PS5 (PlayStation 5), PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam on February 21, 2025.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on PS5 (PlayStation 5), PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam on February 21, 2025.
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00:30Ahoy, Captain!
00:37Today we're going to explore some of the finer points of playing pirate in Like a Dragon
00:46Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
00:49With its brutal buccaneer brawls, one-of-a-kind crew building, and exhilarating naval combat,
00:56prepare yourself for an over-the-top high seas adventure for the modern-day privateer
01:02helmed by you, the one-eyed ex-Yakuza, Captain Majima.
01:08So hoist the sails.
01:10You're on the hunt for scurvy dogs and legendary treasure.
01:28Like a Dragon, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's dynamic combat system features two unique fighting
01:33styles for a deep variety of devious mix-ups.
01:42Deliver explosive blows, judicious juggles, and gravity-defying air combos that generously
01:48reward your creativity.
01:52With Mad Dog style, channel Majima's muscle memory to slash and stun scallywags into submission.
01:59Deliver precise yet powerful combos with speed, agility, and flair.
02:06Dodge and block to land destructive counters, then bust out a heat action and send them
02:12below decks.
02:14Still standing, hold down and attack to shiver their timbers with crushing charge moves that
02:19will have you lightning dashing, whirlwind slashing, and uppercut mashing.
02:24Do that enough and you'll end up with a full madness gauge.
02:28This is good.
02:29Unleash it to summon shadowy doppelgangers, multiplying your destructive force to take
02:34down hordes of enemies in a flash.
02:38Once you've mastered Mad Dog style, Z-Dog has you dual-wielding cutlass short swords
02:43and buccaneer gear to make shock bait of your enemies.
02:47Engage at range by throwing your cutlasses like razor-sharp boomerangs to slice through
02:53crews, or use your chain hook to close the gap, then yo-ho-ho, break out your pistol
02:59and blow the man down.
03:02If you feel the tides turning against you, summon reinforcements with fabled Dark Instruments
03:09and a maxed out madness gauge.
03:24Let the dogs off the leash, and the steel really starts singing.
03:30Mix up fighting styles with lightning-fast swaps to execute criminally creative combos
03:35and give these clowns a hands-on juggling lesson.
03:46And in defiance of rules and gravity, take the fight to the air with Majima's electric
03:51jump, a whole new dimension of destruction.
03:55Hope you have a frequent flyer program, because you're going to enjoy the air up there.
04:02We're keeping this sea shanty short, but there be tales of scattered makeshift weapons to
04:07find and wield on the fly, of upgrade paths and precious rings that enrich your abilities,
04:14and plenty more to discover as you master a dual combat system as savagely maniacal
04:19as the man once called the Patron Saint of Pain.
04:29The twin fists of Mad Dog and Sea Dog, simple to pick up, deep as the ocean, with a skill
04:35ceiling higher than a crow's nest.
04:55Batten down the hatches and get your ship together, Captain.
04:58It's about time you got your sea legs.
05:01First, feast your eyes on the Goromaru, your trusty pirate ship.
05:06She's yours to customize, from hull and armor to sails and figurehead.
05:14Strike fear and confusion into the hearts of marauders roaming the seas.
05:20Once you've decked your deck, you're gonna need a crew.
05:24Luckily, it's a captain's market.
05:26Your one hundred salty dogs are just waiting to sail under Majima's Jolly Roger.
05:33Train your Goro pirates into a ship-shaped wrecking crew by deepening your bonds through
05:37song, drink, adventure, and victory.
05:42Yes, this game is canon, and you're going to need a lot of them.
05:51Arm yourself to the teeth to take on the scurviest scoundrels this side of the Pacific, and scuttle
05:55them before they plunder you.
06:04You'll find plenty of firepower to affix stern, aft, starboard, and port.
06:09And what's a rocket launcher but a modern-day blunderbuss?
06:16Test the waters with a shipload of loadouts, and upgrade your arsenal to visit utter destruction
06:22upon your foes' collective broad sides.
06:27Any captain worth their salt knows to assign crew hands strategically to max out their
06:32ship's attack and defense before raising the black flag.
06:38With dread rivals and fearsome creatures roaming the seas, it's all hands on deck.
06:45The open ocean isn't known for its hiding spots, and before long, you'll find yourself
06:50in the crosshairs.
06:53Take the helm as exhilarating, real-time naval battles ensue.
06:56Quickly maneuver into firing position while avoiding enemy bombardments, then deliver
07:01devastating damage with a volley of cannonballs, maelstrom of bullets, laser blasts, or wall
07:08of flame.
07:09You might even take your hands off the wheel to add a more personal touch to the proceedings.
07:16At your captain's discretion, just keep an eye on the health of your crew and ship, or
07:19you'll be swimming with the fishes.
07:24Deal enough damage to the enemy ship for a guaranteed depth sentence.
07:29Or set a collision course, issue the boarding command to take down the captain face-to-face
07:33in all-out crew-versus-crew deck battles.
07:46A pirate's life isn't just about sending your foes to the briny deep, but it is a highlight.
07:57Once you've got a few notches on the gangplank, set a course for further adventure.
08:17Welcome to your home on land, Rich Island, a remote fishing village where you wash ashore
08:23with no memory, or much else, to your name.
08:27Local island boy Noah Rich, feline friend Goro, and family take you in and become the
08:33first allies of your pirate adventure.
08:36Thanks to them, Rich Island is the place to rest up, restock supplies, reorganize your
08:42wardrobe, and rehabilitate any animal friends interested in the pirate life.
08:50But the real action can be found on Madlantis, a secret criminal hideout born from a ship
08:56graveyard and ruled by ruthless pirate lords.
09:00Set a course to find a cavernous pleasure district bustling with activities, and the
09:05infamous Pirate's Coliseum, where you can put your skill to the test in a spectacle
09:10of piratical combat.
09:15Will it be fame and fortune, or a watery grave?
09:23Rise through the ranks of four battle types, all offering unique challenges that ramp up
09:29the risk and the reward.
09:35Once you've sent enough souls to the locker, head over to Nele Island, a holy site overrun
09:41with nuclear waste as a result of unchecked greed.
09:45Ex-Yakuza looking for a new start have flocked here to aid believers in the cleanup.
09:51But not all is as it seems.
09:53Could this cursed land be the key to Majima's missing memories, or something else altogether?
10:00And finally, you can't island hop without stopping by the biggest chain in the game.
10:05Set a course for Hawaii to take in all the sights, sounds, and activities that await
10:13a pirate of leisure such as yourself.
10:16Just be sure to dress up before heading down.
10:35Whether you're surfing the streets, slinging around town, or setting some landlubbers straight
10:40with your fists, paradise has so much to offer.
10:44So take your time, and soak all in.
10:49There's much more to explore on the open seas of Like a Dragon, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,
10:55all waiting to be discovered.
10:57But beware, the sea can be unforgiving, and its occupants deadly.
11:06The more you explore, the more you conquer, the more you unlock.
11:12Rough seas are ahead, but with great victory comes great reward.
11:27Pre-order any digital or physical edition to get the Ichiban Kasuga pirate crew and
11:31special outfit set, which adds the hero of Yokohama, Ichiban Kasuga, and his pet crawfish
11:37Nancy to your crew, and two of Ichiban's iconic outfits to your wardrobe.
11:43Coffers feeling full?
11:45Upgrade to the digital deluxe edition to get additional ship customization items, legendary
11:49crew members, outfits, and extra music.
11:53And if you want all the booty on offer, pick up the limited collector's edition, including
11:58real-world loot, a triple-layered pirate flag, Captain Majima acrylic standee, replica eyepatch,
12:05metal treasure coin pin, and all the digital deluxe content.
12:09Finally, subscribe to SEGA e-mails now through February 25th to receive Kazuma Kiryu's iconic
12:15Dragon of Dojima outfit for Majima to use in-game.
12:26We hope you enjoyed this saltwater dive into the upcoming Like a Dragon, Pirate Yakuza
12:31in Hawaii, setting sail February 21st.
12:35Oh, and one last thing.
12:37We're excited to announce that New Game Plus will be made available for free as a post-release
12:42patch.
12:44Stay tuned for updates on exact release timing and content, and prepare to conquer the seas.