Yakuza Upsize: "Like a Dragon" Goes Epic in Hawaii

Prepare for a swashbuckling adventure unlike any other! 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 expansive scale, mentioning Honolulu City (seen in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) and various other locations, suggesting a significantly larger game world.

The game's content is equally impressive. Expect the series' signature brawling combat, along with a wealth of quirky side activities and mini-games. Yokoyama indicated a shift in the "Gaiden" concept, moving away from the traditional "spin-off" label towards a more substantial, mainline-level experience.

The Hawaiian setting provides a refreshing change of pace. Goro Majima, voiced by Hidenari Ugaki, takes center stage in this unexpected pirate adventure. While the details of Majima's transformation remain shrouded in mystery, Ugaki expressed his excitement, though remaining tight-lipped about specifics.

Voice actor First Summer Uika (Noah Ritchie) teased a live-action scene featuring Ryuji Akiyama (Masaru Fujita). Akiyama added a cryptic hint about an aquarium and "many beautiful women" during filming, fueling speculation. These "beautiful women" are likely the "Minato Ward girls," who will appear in both live-action and CG form, having been cast earlier this year.

Discover more about the casting process in our related article!