Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii New Details & Screenshots

by Fem · 2024-10-23

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

PS5, PS4, XSX, XONE & PC – US, Europe & Japan

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku have dropped new information and screenshots for the upcoming Like a Dragon game, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The new information and screenshots feature the story, cast, combat, and locations of the game. So, are you ready to dive into the crazy adventures of Goro Majima as a pirate in this game?

Here are the full details below.

Story

Half a year after fighting alongside Kiryu in the Millenium Tower, Goro Majima, amidst the debris of a shipwreck, washes up on an island beach. A young islander, Noah, saves his life, but Majima awakens with no memories—not even able to remember his own name. The only hints about his past are the tattoo on his back and the dagger by his side.

Suddenly, pirate-like ruffians who seem to have come from the Age of Discovery appear. After swiftly dealing with them and hijacking their ship, Majima decides to embark on a high-seas adventure to regain his memories and repay Noah by fulfilling his dream of seeing the world.

However, rumors of a legendary treasure have stirred up the waters around the outlaw paradise known as Madlantis. Captain Majima and his crew are about to take the plunge into the powder-keg world of seafaring scoundrels.

Cast

Goro Majima (voiced by Hidenari Ugaki)

Patriarch of the former Tojo Clan’s Majima Family.

A violent yakuza known as the Mad Dog of Shimano.

After finding himself marooned on the remote Rich Island, a young local named Noah saves his life. To regain his lost memories and fulfill Noah’s dream of seeing the world, he sets sail for adventure.

Noah Rich (voiced by First Summer Uika)

Local boy on Rich Island.

A youth who dreams of the outside world, hoping to leave the confines of Rich Island.

A boy from Rich Island who is brimming with curiosity. He saved Majima’s life by giving him some water. Even though his father forbids him from leaving the island due to a chronic illness, Noah yearns to see the outside world.

Jason Rich (voiced by Kenji Matsuda)

Bar Owner on Rich Island and Noah’s father.

A former treasure hunter who, despite being a drunkard, is still a true sea dog.

Noah’s father and the owner of the sole bar on Rich Island. As a former treasure hunter, he once sailed a ship around the world in search of riches. Now, he’s rarely even sober during the day.

Masaru Fujita (voiced by Ryuji Akiyama (Robert))

Bodyguard and ship cook.

A skilled chef for hire who’s sailed the seas on a long line of pirate ships.

A bodyguard and chef who runs the kitchen of a pirate ship anchored at Rich Island.

His wits and humor make him the life of the party. Due to his incredible brawn and fighting prowess, some joke that he’s a better bodyguard than a chef.

Teruhiko Shigaki (voiced by Munetaka Aoki)

Patriarch of the former Tojo Clan’s Shigaki family.

An ex-yakuza volunteering to clean up pollution on Nele Island.

An ex-Tojo Clan patriarch. He is caring and excels as a negotiator. After the Great Dissolution, he came to Hawaii as a volunteer to clean up the nuclear waste on Nele Island.

Rodriguez (voiced by Ayumi Tanida)

Palekana disciple.

A burly warrior who guards Nele Island, Palekana’s holy site, with his massive sword.

One of the Palekana elite disciples, also known as the Haku. Although many Haku have begun migrating from Nele Island due to the arrest of Bryce, Palekana’s previous Sage, he stays to deal with the nuclear waste cleanup.

Mortimer (voiced by Shunsuke Daitoh)

Head of the Mortimer Armada.

A handsome pirate with a charismatic persona who inspires fervor in the lowlifes around him.

The champion of Madlantis’s Pirates’ Coliseum. His abilities live up to the name he’s made for himself. There seems to be a bitter history between him, Jason, and Masaru.

Goro (voiced by Kazuhiro Nakaya)

Noah’s little friend.

An adorable little cat (?) that Noah found on Rich Island.

An adorable little cat (?) that escaped from some ship and made his way to Rich Island, where Noah found him. Since they met, the two have been inseparable. For some reason, Majima and Masaru insist that Goro is a tiger.

Moana Rich (voiced by Reina Ueda)

The face of the Rich Island Bar.

Jason’s daughter and Noah’s big sister.

Moana works diligently at the bar every day, her cheerful demeanor always livening up the establishment.

Thanks to her, the bar manages to stay afloat despite its lack of customers.

Although there is a distinct age gap between her and Noah, the two get along well.

Naomi Rich (voiced by Yoko Hikasa)

Secretary and bodyguard.

Queen Michele’s muscle and protector.

Daughter to Jason and older sister to Noah and Moana. After attending university in Honolulu, Jason has lost track of her whereabouts.

Queen Michele (voiced by Romi Park)

Ruler of Madlantis.

Brought back the Age of Discovery.

One of the leaders of Madlantis. When she was young, she gained notoriety as the belle of Hawaii’s criminal underworld. Her aristocratic taste led her to create the Pirates’ Coliseum. A swarm of subordinates accompany her wherever she goes.

Raymond Law (voiced by Miou Tanaka)

The Pirate King.

Manages the money on Madlantis.

A magnate who earned the moniker “Pirate King.” Together with Queen Michele, he rules over Madlantis. After the Queen came up with the idea for the Pirates’ Coliseum, he signed on as manager and turned it into a profitable business.

Battle

Captain the Goromaru as you explore the vast ocean! During your voyages, you’ll discover lighthouses, treasure islands, and various other locations. However, don’t forget to ready your cannons, as you may have to go to Pirate Battle with the dangerous marauders that lurk in wait!

Maneuver around enemy bombardments and send volleys of cannonballs into their ship’s hull! Once it has taken enough damage, board their ship with your crew and brawl it out to secure victory!

To really kick arrrss in naval battles, you’ll need to modify your ship, strategically deploy your forces, and power up your crew! Meet over 100 recruitable seafarers, and modify your ship with options that range from different designs and decorations to armor and stronger cannons!

Improve your ship and crew, scuttle some enemy vessels, and become a pirate of legend!

Cannon Battles

Deck Battles

Adventure

Rich Island

The remote island that Majima washes ashore on after losing his memories. A boy named Noah Rich resides there with his family.

Originally a nameless island, Noah’s grandfather took the liberty of naming it after himself. Rich Island is mostly inhabited by fishermen, but its shipping industry is poor and boats from Honolulu only stop by once every few months.

Additionally, there’s only one bar on the island—the one managed by Noah’s father, Jason. The pirates stationed on the island often stop here for a bit of R&R.

The Rich Family

A family who is from Rich Island. Jason, the father, runs the sole bar on the island, and Moana, Noah’s older sister, helps out. Three of the family’s members (and one cat) live on the island.

The family’s oldest child, Naomi, lives in Honolulu.

Madlantis

A secret island where multiple criminal organizations coexist. In a cave on the island hides a sprawling pleasure district built around a fleet of massive tankers.

It is home to the Pirates’ Coliseum, where pirates constantly engage in naval battles. Some have achieved fame and fortune through the coliseum and others have had their lives destroyed by it.

Anyone who shows promise is scouted and invited to Queen Michele’s audience chamber.

The Pirate Lords

The brass of the crime syndicate that runs Madlantis.

Queen Michele rules the criminal underworld as its charismatic leader and founder of the Pirates’ Coliseum.

Mortimer is the reigning champion of the Pirates’ Coliseum and commands a grand pirate fleet as its admiral.

Raymond Law oversees all business on Madlantis and continues to generate a massive fortune.

Nele Island

A holy site of Palekana, a long-standing religious group based in Hawaii. It is home to a particularly devout group of believers known as the Haku. The island is notably larger than Rich Island and has a proper harbor. Before Hawaii was annexed by the US, Palekana established settlements all over the island. Now, ex-yakuza volunteers have taken up lodgings in prefab huts near the Palekana training grounds.

Palekana and Ex-Yakuza

The Palekana worshipping Haku and ex-yakuza from Japan coexist on Nele Island.

Nele Island has become a dumping ground for nuclear waste due to the former Palekana Sage’s problematic legacy. To solve this issue, ex-yakuza, led by Shigaki, have volunteered to clean up the island. Among them are ex-Majima Family members Minami and Nishida, both of which are worried about Majima’s safety.

Hawaii

One of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. You can learn a lot about Hawaii from the owner of a bar called Revolve in Honolulu City.

Thanks, Gematsu for the info!

Game Overview

A new adventure awaits as you play as Goro Majima, an ex-yakuza who has a memory lost and becomes a pirate. Embark on a pirate adventure to hunt for lost memories and treasures.

Here’s the official game story below via SEGA.

After losing his memory, Goro Majima,
a once-feared legend in the yakuza world,
sets sail in search of treasure.

Half a year ago teaming up with Kiryu for a massive battle in the Millenium Tower, Goro Majima washes up with the wreckage of a boat on the shore of a remote, sparsely populated island. With no memories—not even his own name—Majima joins forces with Noah, the young islander who saved his life, and embarks on a search for clues to his forgotten past. However, what waits for them is a powder-keg world where scoundrels vie for a legendary treasure.

Here are the first details below via SEGA.

About the Game

A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.

Pirate Yakuza Adventure Ahoy!

Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.

Get Your Ship Together

Assemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way.

When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate!

Kick Arrrss With Creative Combat

Dynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Pirate” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action.

With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission.

Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Pirate” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.

Battle

Push Combat to the Extreme with Two Battle Styles

In addition to his signature Mad Dog style, which is all about speed, Majima can also use his new Sea Dog style to wield a cutlass and other buccaneer gear. Pick the style that works for you to kick, pummel, and slash your way through the filthy bilge rats who stand in your way!

Adventure

Go wild and unleash chaos around the waters of Hawaii as Goro Majima!

Rich Island

A remote island that an amnesiac Goro Majima washes up on. Noah and his family are some of the island’s few inhabitants. Despite fishing being the mainstay of the local economy, pirates reminiscent of the Age of Discovery can be inexplicably seen sauntering around.

Madlantis

A secret island where multiple criminal organizations coexist. In a cave on the island hides a sprawling pleasure district built around a fleet of massive tankers. The Pirates’ Coliseum, a hub where pirates constantly engage in naval battles, is here.

Nele Island

A holy site of Palekana, a long-standing religious group based in Hawaii. The Haku, the most fervent believers of Palekana, inhabit the island. The island is notably larger than Rich Island and has a proper harbor.

Hawaii

One of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. You can learn a lot about Hawaii from the owner of a bar called Revolve in Honolulu City.

Here are the cast below.

Goro Majima
Noah Rich
Masaru Fujita
Teruhiko Shigaki
Rodriguez
Mortimer
Goro

SEGA has also dropped the battle gameplay trailer. Check out the gameplay video below.

Thanks, Gematsu!

So…

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21, 2025 for PS5, PS4, XSX, XONE and PC. Here at Playasia, the console versions are now available for pre-order. So, what are you waiting for? Click the button below to pre-order yours now!

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