Summary
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill be significantly longer than the previous series spin-off, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed. The Japanese developer even attempted to quantify the length difference between the two, suggesting thatPirate Yakuza in Hawaiicould take at least 15 hours to beat.
The companyofficially announcedLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiduring RGG Summit 2024 on September 20. The game itself is a pirate-themed spin-off starring Goro Majima. Its titular setting was ostensibly chosen to allow RGG Studio to reuse some of the new assets it had created forLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which hit the market in January 2024.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Will Be ‘1.3–1.5 Times’ Longer Than Like a Dragon Gaiden
AlthoughLike a Dragonspin-offshave historically been among the series' shortest games,Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis still planned to offer quite a bit of content. That’s according to Masayoshi Yokoyama, Sega’s writer, producer, and director who has been working on the franchise since its inception. Speaking toFamitsu, Yokoyama revealed thatPirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill have a “1.3–1.5 times” longer story thanLike a Dragon Gaiden:The Man Who Erased His Name, the most recent spin-off entry in the franchise, which debuted back in November 2023.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Story Length Will Be Comparable to Yakuza 1–3 and 6
In terms of story length,The Man Who Erased His Nameisthe shortestLike a Dragongame there is, with crowdsourced data from How Long To Beat suggesting that the 2023 ARPG can be completed in roughly 12 hours. Yokoyama’s comparison thus indicates thatPirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill take at least between 15 and 18 hours to beat. This puts in the range of many installments in the iconic franchise, including the first threeYakuzagames andY6: The Song of Life.
Yokoyama did not attempt to estimate the length of a completionist run throughPirate Yakuza in Hawaii. But Sega’s track record suggests that seeing everything the game has to offer will likely take roughly three times as long as just beating its story. E.g., a completionist playthrough ofLike a Dragon Gaiden:The Man Who Erased His Nametakes over 32 hours on average, as per How Long To Beat data.
The nextLike a Dragonspin-off is scheduled for release on Jun 24, 2025. Sega’s upcoming ARPG will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Apart from a sizable story campaign,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiwill also feature former WWE superstar Samoa Joe.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
WHERE TO PLAY
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 TOGETHERAssemble 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 COMBATDynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” 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 “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.
