Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to Get New Game Plus as Free DLC After Infinite Wealth Backlash
Studio Ryu Ga Gotoku will release the New Game Plus mode for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii as free downloadable content after previous game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth faced controversy over charging for it.
RGG announced the New Game Plus mode during Like Dragon Direct today, January 9, but did not say when exactly the “post-release patch” will be released. Pirate Yakuza opens in Hawaii on February 21st.
In early 2024, the studio faced backlash from fans. when New Game Plus mode appeared to enter the main line Endless Wealth will be locked behind a more expensive edition.
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii also has different editions, but they only include digital additions such as new crew members and skins, while the most expensive version has some physical bonuses such as an eye patch and a pirate flag.
The game is a spin-off sequel to Infinite Wealth, the eighth main game in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series (or ninth, including Yakuza 0). Next comes Majima when he wakes up with amnesia and becomes a pirate, exploring Hawaii along the way.
Trailer presented at the October Xbox Partner Showcase proper first look at ship combat similar to Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and the return of beloved character Taiga Saejima, perhaps teasing more connections to the main series than previously thought.
Additionally, it will be slightly longer than the previous Yakuza spin-off Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, with his story takes from 15 to 18 hours. Fans can also dress Majima as the main character of the long-running series, Kiryu Kazuma. but only if they sign up for email notifications.
Ryan Dinsdale is a freelance reporter for IGN. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
2025-01-09 17:58:11