Like a Dragon Hawaiian Pirate Gang Moves Up Release Date by One Week

Coin World News Report:
Like a Dragon: Hawaii Pirate Gang will be launched one week earlier than originally announced. The game developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio stated that the game was able to be released early due to smooth development. The game will introduce Goro Majima as the pirate lord and restore the action style used in the previous series of games.
When “Like a Dragon: Hawaii Pirate Gang” is released in early 2025, the beloved “Like a Dragon” series will be added to its game catalog. The highly anticipated RPG action-adventure game is a spin-off game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio for the “Like a Dragon” series.
Hawaii Pirate Gang announces early release date
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the developer associated with the “Like a Dragon” series, has confirmed that “Like a Dragon: Pirate Gang in Hawaii” will be released on February 21. In a new trailer, the head of the studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, revealed that the decision to update the release date was made to allow players to enjoy the game one week earlier than expected. Yokoyama also stated that the smooth development of the game was the key reason for the studio being able to release it earlier.
In the trailer, Yokoyama said that the developer hopes players “can play the next game with peace of mind.” He added that he received support from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the game publisher Sega, making the early release a reality. Yokoyama also introduced the protagonist of the game, Goro Majima, whose portrait is featured on the official cover of the game, held by Yokoyama in the trailer.
However, online gamers have expressed different opinions and speculated that there may be other reasons behind the early release of the game. Gamers have suggested that the early release may be due to Capcom’s “Monster Hunter Wilderness,” which is scheduled to be released on February 28. This popular RPG game is also highly anticipated, and online gamers speculate that its release will overshadow “Like a Dragon: Pirate Gang in Hawaii.”
Masayoshi Yokoyama reveals more details
Masayoshi Yokoyama, the head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, revealed that “Like a Dragon: Hawaii Pirate Gang” will focus on “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.” Yokoyama disclosed the background of the game and stated that it will start with the protagonist, Goro Majima, who suffers from amnesia.
He also added that this game will be a “fast-paced action game that can be enjoyed without prior knowledge.” Yokohama also suggested that players who are interested in pirates but are unfamiliar with the game should give it a try.
Yokoyama also discussed the gameplay of the game, which was shown in the second trailer. He mentioned that the trailer showcased how players can customize their ships and provided new information about the naval combat mode, where “players can enjoy spectacular ship-to-ship battles.” The second trailer has received rave reviews online, with some players praising the combat style and comparing the naval combat to “Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag,” making it a contender for “Game of the Year.”