"Quick Funding Tips for Ship Upgrades in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players face a pivotal moment in Chapter 2 where the campaign halts to allow for crucial upgrades to the Goromaru, the ship central to Goro and his crew's adventures. To continue, a hefty sum of $10,000 is needed to repair and enhance the ship. Here's a guide on how to swiftly gather the funds required to push your journey forward.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

At this point in the story, Goro and his crew are tasked with entering the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis. However, their current vessel, the Goromaru, isn't up to the challenge, triggering a quest to recruit a shipbuilder and five new crew members. While finding the crew is relatively straightforward, amassing the $10,000 for the ship's upgrade presents a significant hurdle.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers multiple avenues for earning money quickly, though they vary in difficulty. In the midst of Chapter 2, players can choose from collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on islands, or completing jobs in Honolulu to gather the necessary funds.

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Treasures are scattered across Honolulu and various islands, accessible through raids. This method, while effective, can be time-consuming and requires players to venture outside of Honolulu. For those eager to progress quickly, focusing on bounties might be a more direct approach, as these challenges can be tackled solo by Goro.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

For those looking to gather the $10,000 swiftly, hunting bounties in Honolulu is the most lucrative option. Even smaller bounties can net around $2,000, with higher ones reaching up to $16,000. However, tackling the more significant bounties early in the game is risky due to Goro's limited health and combat abilities.

A balanced approach involves targeting lower difficulty bounties, which offer rewards between $2,000 and $6,000. These fights often involve dealing with the bounty's cronies, making Goro's Sea Dog style ideal for crowd control, before switching to the Mad Dog style for the final showdown with the bounty boss.

Locating bounties is straightforward in *Pirate Yakuza*, with red handcuff symbols on the map marking their locations in Honolulu. Approaching these markers triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for their wanted status, and the potential reward. This information allows players to assess the risk and decide whether to engage.

Engaging in these bounty fights follows the game's typical combat mechanics. Successfully defeating a bounty can yield several thousand dollars, significantly contributing to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By completing a few bounties, players can quickly amass the funds required to continue the main story.

And that's how to gather funds quickly to upgrade your ship in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*