Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios, the developer behind the upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, revealed in a recent Q&A that the game will allow players to explore Honolulu. As caught by The Gamer, the game’s chief producer Hiroyku Sakamoto stated that players will be able to explore all the parts of Honolulu that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth protagonist Ichiban Kasuga could.
“You can play through all the [Hawaii] locations that you saw in Infinite Wealth,” said Sakamoto. It is, however, worth noting that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be a smaller-scale game than Infinite Wealth. As such, the number of side activities could be fewer than in the last game.
On the bright side, game director Masayoshi Yokoyama revealed back in December that it’s still a bigger game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. This is thanks to the fact that the game will feature quite a few places to visit, and according to Yokoyama, the story will also be that much longer.
Gameplay for Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was shown off earlier this month, which gave us a look at not only the real-time action combat but also some of the game’s naval combat. When getting into fights, protagonist Goro Majima can use two styles, each with different weapons, including pirate-themed cutlasses and pistols.
When on a ship, however, players will have to manage a crew of over 100 people as they take down enemy ships. Majima’s ship can be equipped with many weapons, ranging from flamethrowers to lasers. Along the way, Majima will have to bond with his crew to get them to perform better in fights.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is slated for release on February 21, and will be coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
