Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Now Live

A free demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's spin-off, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, launches today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

RGG Studio made the announcement on X/Twitter, stating the demo will be available for download at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK time. The full game releases February 21st, also on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, though these platforms won't receive the demo.

While RGG Studio hasn't confirmed demo save progress transferring to the full game, the demo's content suggests otherwise. It offers access to freeroam and battle areas typically unavailable early in the main game, bypassing the natural story progression.

The demo allows players to:

• Explore portions of Honolulu and Madlantis.
• Utilize the Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting styles.
• Battle powerful bounty enemies.
• Engage in four ship and deck battles within the Pirates' Coliseum.
• Experiment with new customization options.
• Enjoy karaoke featuring three songs.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, a sequel to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (the eighth mainline entry in the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series), follows an amnesiac Goro Majima's journey as a pirate across Hawaii.

An October Xbox Partner Showcase trailer showcased ship combat reminiscent of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and the return of Taiga Saejima, hinting at stronger connections to the main series.

Expected to be significantly longer than Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, the game's story is estimated to take 15-18 hours to complete. Players can unlock a Kiryu Kazuma costume for Majima by subscribing to email notifications or a Sega rewards program.