"Pirate Yakuza: Elevating Comedic Manliness"

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises to blend serious drama with comedic flair, according to RGG Studio. Dive into the details of what this game will offer!

Featuring "Serious" Majima

But There’ll Still Be Goofing Off

The latest addition to the beloved Like a Dragon series is set to stretch the limits of reality while delivering a "manly drama" storyline, as revealed by RGG Studio in an interview with Automaton Media.

While the series is renowned for its humor, with Majima often cited as one of the funniest characters, RGG Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama emphasized that this iteration of Majima will adopt a "more serious" demeanor, particularly at the story's outset.

Ryosuke Horii, the producer of Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, elaborated on Yokoyama's comments, highlighting the "manly drama" at the game's core. This narrative focuses on Majima's passionate pursuit of his goals and the bonds he forms during his extravagant journey. "The goofing off isn’t the main point – there’s a manly drama at the center of things. Of course, there are some crazy parts to take detours to, but overall, I think it’s a straightforward tale about a passionate man," Horii explained.

Horii further noted that Majima possesses a unique quality that sets him apart from the series' long-time protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu. As translated by Automaton, "So, if we didn’t take proper advantage of that, there would be no point in having Majima as the main character. That’s why we blurred the lines of reality a little more than we would with Kiryu, hoping to offer players rich action that’s full of variety. … I wanted to strike a good balance between the pirate-ness, Majima-ness, and ‘Ryu ga Gotoku’-ness, so I think that was a difficult part."

The game aims to strike the perfect balance between realism and extravagance, ensuring the gameplay remains engaging and "wilder," while still maintaining a serious and compelling drama.

Majima Maji Festival In Japan

To celebrate the game's upcoming release, RGG Studio is hosting a special event called Majima’s Maji Festival in six cities across Japan. The festival kicked off on December 1, 2024, in Sapporo and is nearing its end, with stops in Nagoya on January 18th and Tokyo on January 25th. If you're in either of these cities on those dates, don't miss out on the fun!

The latest installment in the Like a Dragon/Yakuza franchise, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, features the iconic "The Mad Dog of Shimano" Goro Majima as the protagonist. With its thrilling action-packed combat, exciting naval battles, vibrant characters, and passionate storyline, it promises to deliver a unique modern-day pirate adventure.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on February 21st.