SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio hereafter) plan to hold events and make several announcements leading up to the Yakuza / Like a Dragon 20th anniversary on December 8, 2025.
In addition, RGG Studio is planning to sell various types of merchandise and content for Japan, Asia, and the west starting in 2025. One of the major releases celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary will be Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which launches February 21, 2025.
Studio director and executive producer Masayoshi Yokoyama also shared a message to discuss the news on Twitter/X:
Happy Like a Dragon Day!🐉
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Director and Executive Producer Masayoshi Yokoyama would like to share a message to commemorate this occasion🎉
Thank you continuing to support us and the series🙏 pic.twitter.com/mCNJ9nGg2s
— RGG Studio | Like a Dragon & Yakuza Series (@RGGStudio) December 8, 2024
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes place six months after Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and focuses on Goro Majima. Waking up on an island without his memories, Majima is saved by a young boy named Noah Rich. After coming to his senses, Majima sets out on an adventure in the Hawaiian waters with Noah to reclaim his memories and uncover treasure. The game also explores the aftermath of Infinite Wealth, including clean-up at Nele Island.
In this new Like a Dragon Gaiden-style game, Majima will have two fighting styles: Mad Dog and Sea Dog. You can jump in combat for the first time, so you will be able to use air combos with these styles. The Dragon Kart and Crazy Delivery mini-games will make their return from past installments. Further, fans may also customize Majima’s outfit just like Kazuma Kiryu’s in Gaiden.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii releases on February 21, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
