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The universe of Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) has always been full of unexpected twists, but the Official announcement of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has raised the craze of the saga a notch. The most curious thing is that this news did not come as a surprise to everyone, since It was leaked on the 4chan forums months agoalthough most did not believe it due to its absolutely absurd premise.
The leak, which was inconsiderate at the time, It turned out to be quite accurate. According to the original post, the game would focus on Goro Majima, who, after being shipwrecked and losing his memory, becomes embroiled in a pirate dispute in the Hawaiian archipelago. Rumors pointed to the fact that Majima would be the protagonist and that the story would include the recovery of his memories through his Yakuza tattoos. In addition, the leak mentioned that certain events from other installments would appear, but from the perspective of this charismatic and irreverent member of the Yakuza.
The Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii leak went unnoticed
The leak published on 4chan in May 2024 claimed the following:
- New spin-off set after Infinite Wealth.
- Goro Majima is the protagonist and playable character.
- The story shows Majima lost at sea and losing his memory, which gets him involved in a pirate dispute.
- Main areas include Hawaii, Madlantis Island, and a new central base.
- Yakuza tattoos are key to recovering his memory.
- Certain events of the series will be revisited from Majima's perspective.
- Majima becomes a pirate captain and can recruit customizable NPCs to join his crew.
- Your crew can take on missions as you progress through the story.
- The main enemies are pirate warlords.
- New combat style based on “swashbuckling”.
- Combat is similar to Gaiden, but expanded.
- This game is being considered for subtitle “Gaiden” to establish a new subseries.
- Smaller titles will be used to develop characters and be released between main games.
- The announcement is expected this year.
Certainly, the combat in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be a mix between the traditional fighting styles of the saga, but with a dose of Action based on pirate combat and swashbuckling style (cloak and sword). In addition, it is anticipated that there will be recruitment of NPCs to form a custom crew. The crew will be able to carry out side missions while progressing through the main story.
The leak also got the setting right. The game will recycle part of the Hawaii map from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthalong with a new area called “Madlantis,” an island that will be key to the narrative. In the plot, Majima will become a pirate captain and face different pirate warlords, all while regaining his identity.
There are leaks that are hard to believe, but as the saying goes: “where there’s noise, there’s water.”