Another year, another Like a Dragon adventure awaits. The upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is set to launch in just a few days across multiple platforms. If you're considering pre-ordering, now’s the time.
However, before you spend your hard-earned money, it's important to know how many editions are available, what they include, and whether pre-ordering offers any benefits. The guide below answers all these questions.
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Pre-Order Bonus for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Fans will be glad to know that Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii includes pre-order bonuses. No matter which edition you purchase, as long as you buy the game before release, you’ll receive access to the following:
Ichiban Pirate Crew Set
- Crew Member: Ichiban Kasuga
- Backup Crew: Nancy
Ichiban Special Outfit Set
You can dress Majima as Ichiban Kasuga, with outfits inspired by previous games.
- Special Outfit: Ichiban Kasuga (Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth)
- Special Outfit: Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza: Like a Dragon)
The pre-order content will become available in-game once you upgrade your ship and unlock the ability to change outfits in Chapter 2.
Both the Ichiban Pirate Crew Set and Ichiban Special Outfit Set will be sold separately after release, so even if you don’t pre-order, you’ll still have the option to purchase them later.
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Standard Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Standard Edition includes exactly what you’d expect — just the base game and that's it. If you purchase it before the release date, you’ll receive the pre-order bonus, but aside from that, it comes with no extra items or DLC. This edition is priced at $59.99.
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Digital Deluxe Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
The Deluxe Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is ideal for fans looking for some additional content. This premium version includes four unique packs, each adding distinct features to the game — some of which will be especially appealing to fans of previous entries. Priced at $74.99, it costs just $15 more than the Standard Edition.
Digital Deluxe Edition Includes:
- Base Game
- Legendary Pirate Crew Set – Adds fan-favorite Like a Dragon characters like Kazuma Kiryu, Daigo Dojima, and more as your shipmates.
- Legendary Outfit Pack – Includes additional outfits for Majima, plus a special T-shirt set.
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Ship Customization Pack – Adds four special ship customization sets:
- Kazuma Kiryu Special Ship Customization Set
- Ichiban Kasuga Special Ship Customization Set
- Daigo Dojima Special Ship Customization Set
- RGG Studio Special Ship Customization Set
- Extra Karaoke & CD Pack – Adds the Majima Construction Song to karaoke and lets you play karaoke staples while exploring.
The developer has confirmed that all Deluxe Edition content will be sold separately at a later date, allowing players to purchase them later if they prefer. However, pricing details for these items have not yet been disclosed.
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Collector's Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
As the name suggests, the Collector's Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is designed for the most dedicated fans of the series. This edition is exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and comes at a price of $129.99.
It’s also the only edition that includes physical collectibles, making it an appealing choice for old-school fans who enjoy tangible memorabilia.
Collector's Edition Contents:
- Base Game
- All Digital Deluxe Content
- Collector's Edition Box
- Treasure Coin Pin (2" Diameter)
- Eye Patch (3" x 4")
- Pirate Flag (12" x 18")
- Pirate Majima Acrylic Standee (6" Tall)
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Which Edition of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Should You Get?
All these editions of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii cater to different types of fans, but the Deluxe Edition stands out as the best choice. It costs only a little more than the Standard Edition while offering four content packs.
If these packs only contained cosmetic items, they might be easy to overlook. However, they also include extra songs and, more importantly, fan-favorite characters as crew members, making the Deluxe Edition a worthwhile upgrade for most players.
Alternatively, you can pre-order the Standard Edition and upgrade to the Deluxe Edition later if you find the additional content worth the price.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- February 21, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
- Franchise
- Yakuza
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
