Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will blend serious drama with the series' signature comedic flair, according to developer RGG Studio. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Featuring a "Serious" Majima
But There’ll Still Be Goofing Off
The latest Like a Dragon game pushes the boundaries of reality while delivering a compelling "manly drama," RGG Studio revealed in an interview with Automaton Media. While the series is known for its humor—with Majima often cited as one of the funniest characters—director Masayoshi Yokoyama notes this iteration will see a "more serious" Majima, especially early in the story.
Producer Ryosuke Horii expands on this, emphasizing the game's core: "a manly drama" focusing on Majima's passionate pursuit of his goals and the bonds he forges along the way. "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, but overall, it's a straightforward tale about a passionate man."
Horii highlights Majima's unique qualities, distinct from series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu: "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 for a perfect balance of realism and extravagance, avoiding the mundane. The team's goal was to create wilder gameplay while maintaining a serious, impactful narrative.
Majima Maji Festival in Japan
To celebrate the game's launch, RGG Studio is hosting Majima's Maji Festival in six Japanese cities. The tour, which began December 1st, 2024 in Sapporo, concludes in Nagoya (January 18th) and Tokyo (January 25th). Don't miss the chance to join the fun!
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, starring the "Mad Dog of Shimano," Goro Majima, promises an unforgettable modern-day pirate adventure with thrilling action combat, exciting naval battles, a vibrant cast, and a captivating story.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on February 21st.
