Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii — patch notes and updates
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| Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is Now -70% off! | 2026-04-27 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ Discover even more games from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio that are on sale now: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/RyuGaGotokuStudio Don’t forget to check out all the other hot deals from the SEGA family, with up to 80% savings on your favorite titles! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Sega/sale/SEGAGoldenWeekSale2026 Keep an eye on our social channels for more Like a Dragon & Yakuza series content. -The Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Team Twitter TikTok Facebook Instagram |
| Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is Now Available! | 2026-02-14 | PLAY IT NOW STEAM DECK VERIFIED The wait is over. Jump into the two-in-one experience and play the extreme remake & brand-new action-packed adventure now. GET YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 & DARK TIES NOWA legend is reborn and a new legacy begins in the extreme remake of Yakuza 3, evolving every aspect of the game and adding Dark Ties, a brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine included as a separate experience. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937550/Yakuza_Kiwami_3__Dark_Ties/ Keep an eye on our social channels for more Like a Dragon & Yakuza series content. -The Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Team Twitter TikTok Facebook Instagram |
| Check Out Everything Revealed from the Newest RGG Direct | 2025-09-25 | Check out all the exciting game reveals and announcements from the newest RGG Direct. Watch it now!Keep an eye on our social channels for more Like a Dragon content. -The Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Team |
| Community Spotlight #1 | 2025-06-17 | Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! We love seeing you share your experience with artwork, screenshots and more, so we selected some of our favorites to highlight. Please continue to share and we’ll continue to highlight YOU! Artwork GIFs Screenshots Reviews @Slav_moist “Wow, the Pirate game genre is pretty dry right now. I wish there was a game that could scratch that itch. The Yakuza series for some reason:” @HandsomeJess "First hours of the game: YIPPIE. Pirate Majima Arr Arr Arr Last hour of the game: Absolutely gut wrenching experience leaving my in a crisis bawling my eyes out Average Yakuza game experience. 10 |
| PATCH 1.14 RELEASE | 2025-04-15 | Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The following fixes have been made in Patch 1.14, which was released today: Fixed a bug in the OKA Surfer customization screen where the NEW display would appear again every time the game was started. Fixed a bug in SEGA RACING CLASSIC 2 where some inputs were not being accepted. Fixed a bug in the PC version where “Intel® XeSS Frame Generation” and “Intel® Xe Low Latency” could not be selected after patch 1.12. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your ongoing support for the Like a Dragon & Yakuza series. |
| PATCH 1.13 RELEASE | 2025-03-14 | Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The following fixes have been made in Patch 1.13, which was released today: Fixed a bug that prevented the game from progressing when opening the “Inventory” menu after redeeming the “Golden Ball” from the “Sicko Snap” menu. (In cases where Shen has already sent you a message about the transaction, the scenario will progress even if you do not have all of the Golden Balls in your inventory. Fixed a bug that prevented the sub-story “The One” movie from being displayed correctly in some cases. Fixed an issue in 1.12 where the frame rate dropped and loading times had increased compare |
| PATCH 1.12 RELEASE | 2025-03-07 | Announcement of Patch 1.12 Release for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. We have released patch 1.12 today, which includes the following fixes: Fixed an issue where manual saving was not possible. Fixed an issue where loading a save data on a ship under certain conditions would cause the player to fall into the sea and be unable to return. Fixed an issue where the golden ball could not be obtained. Fixed an issue where arcade game rankings were not being saved. Corrected various typographical errors and improved localization issues. Various other bug fixes to improve stability |
| PATCH 1.11 RELEASE & OTHER UPDATES | 2025-02-28 | Thank you for playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. We would like to inform you of the fixes included in patch 1.11 that was released today, as well as the status of our investigation of the issues that have been reported by customers. Patch 1.11 Fixes: Fixed an issue where DLSS and DLSS frame generation would not work properly in some environments. (DLSS OTA Update disabled) Random Crashes: The development team is currently investigating the following environments in which random crashes occur on the PC version, which have been reported by multiple users. Windows 11 24H2 Core i9-14900 NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3060 GeForce Game Ready Driv |
| Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is Available Now! | 2025-02-20 | PLAY IT NOW STEAM DECK VERIFIED The wait is finally over. Play Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii now and embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. NEW GAME+ AVAILABLE DAY 1 Complete the main story to unlock New Game+! DAY 1 PATCH NOTES New Game+ added English & Chinese dub added General stability improvements Game balance adjustments Other bug fixes PLAY THE DEMO Want to get your feet wet first? Play the demo now and explore Hawaii & Madlantis, try the Mad Dog and Sea Dog combat styles, challenge rival crews in ship & deck battles, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app |
| Pre-Load Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Now! | 2025-02-19 | PRE-LOAD LIVE NOW NOW STEAM DECK VERIFIED Pre-ordered Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii? Pre-load the game now and play it right at release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ PLAY THE DEMO Want to get your feet wet first? Play the demo now and explore Hawaii & Madlantis, try the Mad Dog and Sea Dog combat styles, challenge rival crews in ship & deck battles, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352550/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii_Demo/ LAST CHANCE TO PRE-ORDER There’s still time to pre-order and add Ichiban Kasuga and his pet crawfish Nancy to your pirate crew! Plus, get t |
| Play the Free Demo Now! | 2025-02-13 | PLAY THE FREE DEMO NOW https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352550/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii_Demo/ In this free demo version of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you'll embark on a modern-day adventure on land and sea as an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain, Goro Majima. Experience many elements of the full game: ・Freely explore a portion of the expansive Honolulu and Madlantis locations. ・Dynamically switch between the Mad Dog and Sea Dog combat styles. ・Test your fighting skill vs. powerful enemies in Bounty battles. ・Challenge rival crews in 4 exhilarating real-time ship and deck battles in the Pirates’ Coliseum’s Quick Clash |
| Roam Your Ship and Explore Downtime on Deck | 2025-02-10 | THE GOROMARU Your seaworthy vessel, named after Noah's feline friend, Goro. In addition to letting you enjoy life at sea, the Goromaru boasts the captain's quarters and several other facilities, where you can kick back with some Karaoke, parties, and feasts with your crew! FISHING NET Attach a trawl net to the Goromaru so you can efficiently bring in a variety of fish, materials, and other items during your voyages! INTERACTING WITH YOUR CREW Talk to your crew members to check in with them. You can also give gifts that raise their morale and EXP, so try to mingle with them whenever possible! BELOW DECK Below deck, you can cook in the kitchen |
| Scout for Crewmates & Build Your Perfect Goro Pirates Crew | 2025-02-08 | SCOUTING You'll meet characters around town who may be willing to join the Goro Pirates, including some familiar faces from past games. Scout your favorites and assemble the crew of your dreams! CHALLENGES Completing challenges, such as defeating enemy pirates or gathering treasure, helps Majima increase the crew's reputation. As you earn more reputation, the pirate rank of the Goro Pirates will increase, unlocking a slew of benefits! A TREASURY OF TREASURES Use the Treasury of Treasures to discover hints about the locations of hidden treasures. When obtaining a treasure, you'll receive money and reputation, which can help you strengthen the |
| Journey Across Seas for Legendary Treasure | 2025-02-06 | VOYAGES The ocean is broken up into diverse zones, each containing its own pirate crews for you to defeat. Journey across seas surrounded by luscious greenery, scorching waters riddled with volcanoes, brittle climates, and more on your hunt to track down a legendary treasure. Menacing bilge rats prowl the Hawaiian seas, so make sure you're fully prepared before you set sail. Use the Prepare to Sail menu to adjust your crew formation, customize the Goromaru's looks and equipment, or boost your firepower. SCOPE View objects of interest through the scope to glean more information. Assess the strength of enemy vessels, uncover details on treasure |
| Join the Crew and Sing Along | 2025-02-04 | SET SAIL, PREVAIL Cut through the silence and sing along to the new Goro Pirates Anthem karaoke track, performed by Matthew Mercer in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! PRE-ORDER NOW Add Ichiban Kasuga and his pet crawfish Nancy to your pirate crew, as well as the ability to change into two of Ichiban's iconic outfits when you pre-order the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ GET KIRYU’S DRAGON OF DOJIMA OUTFIT When You Sign Up for SEGA Emails Subscribe to our emails by February 25th, 2025 to receive Kazuma Kiryu’s iconic “Dragon of Dojima” outfit* for Majima to change into! SEGA will e |
| Final Previews Are In! | 2025-01-18 | Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is just over one month away! Check out exciting new details and impressions below from top gaming media. IGN: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – The Final Preview Bring me that horizon. GamesRadar: 10 years since last being a full protagonist, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii turns Majima into a swashbuckling Spider-Man RGG Studio's latest title is set to be a thrilling pleasure cruise TheGamer: Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Preview - RGG Continues to Prove That You Can Teach an Old Sea Dog New Tricks ScreenRant: Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Preview: Ridiculously Fun Digital |
| Take a Deep Dive on Naval Combat, Fighting Styles and More | 2025-01-11 | Get details on the latest news from RGG Studio, just revealed during the Like a Dragon Direct. WATCH THE NEWEST LIKE A DRAGON DIRECT NOW PRE-ORDER NOW Add Ichiban Kasuga and his pet crawfish Nancy to your pirate crew, as well as the ability to change into two of Ichiban's iconic outfits when you pre-order the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ GET KIRYU'S DRAGON OF DOJIMA OUTFIT When You Sign Up for SEGA Emails Subscribe to our emails by February 25th, 2025 to receive Kazuma Kiryu’s iconic “Dragon of Dojima” outfit* for Majima to change into! SEGA will email a code to your inbox with instru |
| Get a Peek at the Ichiban Pirate Crew & Special Outfit Sets | 2025-01-02 | EXPLORE THE HIGH SEAS WITH ICHIBAN & NANCY When You Pre-Order Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Pre-order Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to add Ichiban Kasuga and his pet crawfish Nancy to your pirate crew, plus receive two of Ichiban Kasuga’s special outfits! Check them out in action and get a special look at Majima sporting Ichiban’s iconic threads below. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ GET KIRYU’S DRAGON OF DOJIMA OUTFIT When You Sign Up for SEGA Emails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLnWRcF42u4 Subscribe to our emails by February 25th, 2025 to receive Kazuma Kiryu’s iconic “D |
| Broaden Your Horizons with Plenty of Side Experiences | 2024-12-27 | CRAZY DELIVERY Deliver meals in style around packed Hawaiian streets to make some dough! Anaconda Shopping Center makes its debut as a delivery spot! GAME CENTERS AND THE MASTER SYSTEM The underwater shooter The Ocean Hunter has been added to game centers! Enjoy the beautiful world that awaits at the bottom of the sea. Additionally, new titles have made their way to the Master System! Go wild with a variety of classic shooters such as Poseidon Wars 3-D, Space Harrier 3-D, Star Jacker, and more. OTHER ENTERTAINMENT You can also have fun with the Bang Bang Batting Center, Sicko Snap, vocational school, and many other activities! PRE-ORDER NOW A |
| Race Across Metropolitan Hawaii in Dragon Kart | 2024-12-25 | The thrilling yet dangerous Dragon Kart racing minigame comes to Hawaii for the first time! Compete against rivals in battle mode and hone your skills to lay waste to your foes. Blow away the competition with your rocket launcher and aim to be number one in all of Hawaii! PRE-ORDER NOW Add Ichiban Kasuga and his pet crawfish Nancy to your pirate crew, as well as the ability to change into two of Ichiban's iconic outfits when you pre-order the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061810/Like_a_Dragon_Pirate_Yakuza_in_Hawaii/ GET KIRYU’S DRAGON OF DOJIMA OUTFIT When You Sign Up for SEGA Emails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLnWRcF42u4 Su |