Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Sets Stage for Potential Sequel
The latest spin-off explores Goro Majima's story while hinting at future developments in the Like a Dragon series.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features Goro Majima as the protagonist, marking a departure from the series' usual focus on Ichiban Kasuga or Kazuma Kiryu.
- The game introduces a swashbuckling pirate theme, allowing players to recruit a crew and explore new locations like Madlantis and Nele Island.
- Key connections to the series' mainline narrative include the aftermath of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and appearances by characters like Taiga Saejima and Kazuma Kiryu.
- A post-credits scene strongly suggests the development of a new mainline Like a Dragon game, though no official confirmation has been made.
- Pirate Yakuza has been praised for its accessibility to newcomers while rewarding long-time fans with deeper lore and narrative continuity.