Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii moves up its release date and showcases naval combat

As promised, on the morning of October 17, a new edition of the Xbox Partner Preview event took place, showcasing exclusive previews of some of the upcoming games arriving on Microsoft consoles and other platforms.

The live broadcast was the perfect opportunity to see a new preview of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the next project in the franchise, once again putting Goro Majima at the center of the action. Additionally, some great news was shared that will excite fans eagerly waiting to give it a try.

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For those unfamiliar, this new title from SEGA and RGG Studio will feature an original story where the Mad Dog of Shimano finds himself stranded on an island with no memory. As expected, the adventure escalates into a conflict involving pirates and criminal groups.

The new trailer showcased the naval combat system, along with customization options to modify the ship's appearance. It was also confirmed that players will be able to invade other ships and fight waves of pirates and enemies.

In this new installment starring Goro Majima, the game moves away from JRPG mechanics and adopts the real-time combat system that characterized the franchise's earlier titles.

In mid-September, the developers revealed that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii would debut on February 28, 2025. However, there’s good news as the release date has been moved up, and fans will be able to play it starting February 21 next year.

Here’s the latest trailer for you:

Get your ship together! ⚓

Enjoy yer first look at the fierce naval battles that await ye in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, now releasing February 21, 2025 🏴‍☠ pic.twitter.com/srzoPUMG5c

— RGG Studio | Like a Dragon & Yakuza Series (@RGGStudio) October 17, 2024

But tell us, what did you think of the new preview? Will you give it a try? Let us know in the comments.

You can find the rest of the announcements from the Xbox Partner Preview by visiting this page.

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