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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the latest instalment in the Yakuza series, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Set in a vibrant Hawaiian archipelago, players control Goro Majima, an amnesiac yakuza who becomes a pirate as a result. The game features the action-packed combat and exploration you have come to expect from a Yakuza game, mixed with RPG elements like party and ship management and turn-based fighting, similar to Like a Dragon. As Goro Majima uncovers secrets about his memory loss, you will have to form alliances and battle foes, all interspersed with the series’ signature humour, drama, and over-the-top gameplay. So drop anchor and keep reading to find out the release date for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date and time
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is going to be released on February 20, 2025. The release time has not yet been officially released. However, the PlayStation Store lists the release time as 9 pm PST, which means that the game will be released on February 21 at midnight EST / 5 am BST / 6 am CEST. Here’s what that means for other regions:
Region | Release time |
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West Coast USA | February 20, 2025, at 9 pm PST |
East Coast USA | February 21, 2025, at midnight EST |
United Kingdom | February 21, 2025, at 5 am BST |
Central Europe | February 21, 2025, at 6 am CEST |
Japan | February 21, 2025, at 2 pm JST |
Australia | February 21, 2025, at 3 pm AEDT |
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launch countdown
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Which platforms is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii releasing on?
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is going to be released on PC through Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Based on the previous “Like a Dragon” games, it is unlikely that this one will be on the Xbox Game Pass on day one. Similarly, the game should be able to run on the Steam Deck, though it wasn’t verified yet.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii editions and pre-order bonuses
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will launch with Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions, as well as a pre-order bonus for the early adopters. If you pre-order the game, you will get the following:
- Ichiban Pirate Crew Set
- Crewmate: Ichiban Kasuga
- Supporter: Nancy
- Ichiban Special Outfit Set
- Special Outfit: Ichiban Kasuga (Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth)
- Special Outfit: Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza: Like a Dragon)
These goodies will be available as a separate purchase after the game’s launch. The Standard Edition comes only with the base game (and the pre-order bonus, if you get it early), while the Digital Deluxe Edition has a few more bells and whistles:
- The base game
- Legendary Pirate Crew Pack
- Strongest Pirate Crew Set
- Enthusiastic Supporters Set
- Legendary Outfit Pack
- Legendary Character Special Outfit Set
- Special T-Shirt Set
- Ship Customization Pack
- Kazuma Kiryu Special Ship Customization Set
- Ichiban Kasuga Special Ship Customization Set
- Daigo Dojima Special Ship Customization Set
- RGG Studio Special Ship Customization Set
- Extra Karaoke & Cd Pack
- Extra Karaoke Song
- CD Collection Set