Pirate Yakuza puts the focus entirely on fan-favorite comic relief rival Goro Majima for the first time in the series’ 20-year history. Majima has been a supporting character and playable hero a few times over the years,

Watching over it – in full pirate regalia – is the iconic Goro Majima, the titular character of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. As I step into his sandy boots, I'm in awe. It's been a decade since we first got to play as Majima in 2015's Yakuza 0,

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be straying from Infinite Wealth's approach to one feature, setting a better precedent moving forward.

New Genesis players will receive free in-game currency via Sega Account. This is a bit more convoluted, as the Sega Account link takes

Those who create an account by March 7 will receive a special in-game costume in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The costume in question is the Kazuma Kiryu Special Outfit, which lets Goro Majima dress up as the franchise's original protagonist. You can also get this same outfit by signing up for Sega's newsletter by February 25.

At a recent preview event, Digital Trends spent two hours playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. While that included your standard Like a Dragon gameplay, it’s those pirate ship battles that stuck out to me most. Traversal and combat are both more exciting than I anticipated.

Sega launches a new account system featuring benefits and rewards for players, starting with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

SEGA Account offers cross-platform linking & exclusive bonuses for favorite titles. Sign up by March 7, 2025 for exclusive benefits like Kiryu Special Outfit. Special DLC for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available with a new account.

Sega has launched its own account system akin to the Nintendo Account or Ubisoft Connect that will "maximize" its online services and offer various benefits, kicking off with a free costume for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.